Comparison

SDS Manager vs WidgetDash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SDS Manager

Access your entire chemical safety data sheet library on your mobile device, with or without an internet connection. Quickly retrieve information using barcode scanning and find essential first-aid details at a glance.

Highlights
  • Full offline access to SDS library
  • Barcode and QR code scanner
  • Mobile-friendly first-aid info
  • Instant employee access via QR posters
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Unlock on-the-go chemical safety with SDS Manager, the only mobile app you need to access your complete Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library anytime, anywhere, even without internet. KEY FEATURES - Full offline access: All your SDS documents download to your iphone or ipad so employees can view vital chemical safety information even in connectivity-free zones. - Barcode & QR scanner: Instantly retrieve a product’s SDS by scanning its barcode or QR code. No manual searching required. - First-aid info at a glance: Extracted from SDS files, first-aid and hazard information is mobile-friendly and easy to access. - Instant employee access: With strategically placed QR posters, employees can open the app and get relevant SDS documents immediately. Reliable on any device: Works on ipads and iphones for field workers, manufacturing floors, warehouses, cleaning crews, labs and more. WHY CHOOSE SDS MANAGER? - Stay compliant with chemical safety regulations by ensuring everyone can access SDS documents at all times. - Empower your workforce with fast access to hazards, PPE guidance, emergency measures and more, even without the internet. - Save time and reduce risk: log in once, download once then access all SDS offline. - Ideal for safety managers, EHS professionals, facilities teams, manufacturing operations, logistics and chemical retailers. HOW IT WORKS - Install SDS Manager and log in. - The app downloads your SDS library to the device. - Use the scanner or keyword search to find the SDS you need even without a connection. - Place QR code posters or share links so employees can self-install the app for instant access. START TODAY Download the app, connect to your SDS library, and be confident that the right safety information is always in your team’s hands online or offline. + Note: Requires an active SDS Manager account for initial sync. For demo or trial access, please contact your SDS Manager administrator or visit sdsmanager.com.

About

WidgetDash

Features
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WidgetDash puts the numbers you care about on your iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen. Send them from a script, a home server, Home Assistant or any service that can make a web request, or add a ready-made Free Source with no code at all. NEW: CHOOSE WHAT EACH WIDGET SHOWS Long-press a widget, tap Edit Widget and pick a source. Put your backup status on one widget and the Bitcoin price on another, or choose All Sources to see everything. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app. Your account is set up automatically. 2. Add a Free Source, or send your own numbers to the WidgetDash API with a single web request. 3. Add a WidgetDash widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen. FEATURES • Home Screen widgets in small, medium and large • Lock Screen widgets, round and rectangular • Choose a source for each widget, or show them all • Color rules: a value turns green, yellow or red when it crosses a threshold you set • Time metrics such as "Last backup: 13 hours ago" that keep counting on their own (iOS 18 and later) • Free Sources, ready to add: Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, EUR/USD, Fear & Greed Index, People in Space, Cat Facts, Dad Jokes, Travel Currency and more • Live Activities on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island that update when you send new data (included with WidgetDash Pro) • Optional push notifications • Pair with the widgetdash.app dashboard by scanning a QR code • Your own API keys for your scripts GREAT FOR • Home servers: backups, disk space, uptime • Smart homes: temperatures, energy use, open doors • Business numbers: sales, orders, support tickets • Crypto prices and exchange rates • Anything you check many times a day The API is documented at widgetdash.app, so if it can send a web request, it can be on your widget. No ads. No tracking.

Screenshots

SDS Manager4 screens
WidgetDash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WidgetDash at every 2 days against SDS Manager's every 3 weeks. SDS Manager's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SDS Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, WidgetDash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SDS Manager versus WidgetDash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSDS ManagerWidgetDash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetpowerEli Purian

In-app purchases

None

SDS Manager

No in-app purchases

None

WidgetDash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SDS Manager free?
SDS Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WidgetDash free?
WidgetDash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SDS Manager or WidgetDash have ads?
Neither SDS Manager nor WidgetDash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SDS Manager or WidgetDash?
SDS Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and WidgetDash every 2 days. Most recently, SDS Manager was updated on October 30, 2026 and WidgetDash on October 31, 2026.

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