Pocket Rigger vs RigMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Rigger
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Pocket Rigger is the ultimate arena and stage rigging calculator. Whether you're working on a two-leg or three-leg bridle, our app makes rigging calculations easier and more accurate, allowing you to focus on your setup with confidence. Pocket Rigger also supports both imperial and metric units for maximum flexibility in your work.
RigMaster
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RigMaster is the rigging calculator built for working riggers, crane operators, and signal persons. LIFT PLAN PDF (PRO) โข Turn any calculation into a one-page lift plan: diagram, inputs, results โข Room for notes and three signature lines โ prepared by, signature, date โข Share it straight to the supervisor from the toolbar IPAD & UNITS โข Universal app โ two-column layout on iPad, any orientation โข Metric or imperial โ kg and metres or lb and feet, switch any time โข Live sling diagram with the angle and tension on every leg FREE CALCULATORS โข Sling Tension โ 2-leg picks by angle, or by sling length & height (the way you actually measure) โข Hitch Capacity โ vertical, choker (reduced by the choke angle) and basket capacity from YOUR sling's tag rating โข Angle Reference โ the tension multiplier table, always in your pocket PRO CALCULATORS โข 3 & 4-leg bridles with rigid/flexible load sharing โข Unequal Legs / CoG Offset โ tension per leg when the center of gravity isn't centered โข Horizontal pull per leg โ the compression a spreader beam has to carry โข Load Weight Estimator โ steel, concrete, aluminum and more, by shape and dimensions โข Ad-free Built on first-principles trigonometry with warnings at 45ยฐ and hard alerts below 30ยฐ, following standard rigging practice (ASME B30.9 guidance). RigMaster is an estimation aid for qualified riggers. Always follow the sling tag, the load chart, and your site's rigging plan. COMMON QUESTIONS Does it work offline? Yes. Every calculation runs on the phone. No signal needed on site. Do I need an account? No. There is no login and no sign-up. What is free? Sling Tension, Hitch Capacity and the Angle Reference table are free. Pro adds 3 and 4-leg bridles, unequal legs with CoG offset, the load weight estimator and the lift plan PDF, and removes the ads. Metric or imperial? Both, switchable at any time โ kg and metres, or lb and feet. Can I hand the result to the supervisor? Yes. Pro turns any calculation into a one-page lift plan PDF: diagram, inputs, results, notes and three signature lines. Does it replace the sling tag or the load chart? No. It is an estimation aid for qualified riggers. The sling tag, the load chart and your site's rigging plan always come first. Does it work on iPad? Yes. Universal app, two-column layout on iPad, any orientation. Terms of Use: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/terms-condition/ Privacy Policy: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RigMaster at every 2 weeks against Pocket Rigger's every 6 weeks. Pocket Rigger's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Pocket Rigger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RigMaster sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Rigger ships an update every 6 weeks, RigMaster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Rigger | RigMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phill Shaw | Grima Hdez |
In-app purchases
Pocket Rigger
- Remove Ads$0.99
RigMaster
- Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
- RigMaster Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- RigMaster Pro$39.99
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