Comparison

SDS Manager vs APART

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

APART

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Your Army flight logbook on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Import your historical CAFRS flight data into APART, review aircraft and simulator records, and export selected flights to LogTen. Built for Army aircrew, including pilots who also fly for airlines or use LogTen to manage their flying history. Work on your phone, iPad or desktop. Mac support includes a resizable layout and native file import and export, with support for Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 14 or later. See aircraft and simulator hours for each semiannual period or APART year. Track Day, Night unaided, NVG, Apache NS, Hood and Weather, with aircraft filters and lifetime totals. Review evaluations, academics and currency alongside upcoming deadlines. Start with your birth month, aircraft and assigned duties. Import CAFRS FlightData XLSX or enter starting hours without rebuilding every past flight. Import review shows additions, matches and records needing attention before you save. Browse your logbook by year and month, search records, and correct entries when needed. Review editable hour targets and unit requirements for your aircraft, FAC and readiness. Day/Night, NVG and Apache NS readiness are separate. Add custom evaluations, academics and tasks requiring currency. Scheduled flights and evaluation completions do not add flown hours. Plan upcoming flights in the two-week calendar. Enter a date and departure time, or review name-matched assignments from a schedule document or image. Import runs on your device; check the proposed dates and times before saving. Optional reminders prompt you to check the latest schedule. Export a flight-log CSV, selected flights to LogTen, or an APART closeout form filled with your saved information. Official signatures and unknown fields remain blank. LogTen is optional and its import remains subject to your review. Keep records on your device and use optional iCloud backup with your own Apple Account and storage. Backup is not live synchronization between devices. A full APART backup includes logbook years, profile, requirements, completion results, currency history and settings; schedules and reminders are excluded. Restore shows a preview before replacing saved data. Weekly backups are recommended. APART is an independent personal tracking aid by Dustoff Designs LLC. Verify requirements, currency and credit against your assigned unit plan and official records. It is not an official Army record or certification of qualification. No app account, advertising, subscription or in-app purchase is required.

Screenshots

SDS Manager4 screens
APART4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SDS Manager at Free against APART's $14.99. SDS Manager also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). APART's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SDS Manager is free to download; APART costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SDS Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, APART every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SDS Manager versus APART: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSDS ManagerAPART
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetpowerDustoff Designs LLC

In-app purchases

None

SDS Manager

No in-app purchases

None

APART

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SDS Manager free?
SDS Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APART free?
APART costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SDS Manager or APART have ads?
Neither SDS Manager nor APART shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SDS Manager or APART?
SDS Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and APART every 6 days. Most recently, SDS Manager was updated on October 30, 2026 and APART on October 31, 2026.

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