Comparison

Rigging Tools vs RigCalcPro

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

Head to head
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Rigging Tools

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[English] Rigging Tools is a paid application. A fully functional 15-minute free trial is offered; after that, a subscription is required. Are you a rigger, film technician, or a professional who works at heights? Rigging Tools is the ultimate app for mastering the fundamentals of rigging with safety, precision, and confidence. Designed by experts and created for both professionals and apprentices, this fully app in (Spanish/English/hindi) offers you: - Essential technical guides: Learn the key concepts of rigging, anchor forces, fall factors, PPE selection, and internationally recognized best practices. - Professional dictionary: Look up technical terms in Spanish and English, with clear definitions and illustrations, so you can communicate without barriers in any work environment. - Technical catalogs: Explore types of ropes, carabiners, pulleys, anchors, and belay systems, with real data from manufacturers such as Petzl, Singing Rock, and Rock Exotica. - Practical tools: Access force calculators, strength tables, and technical comparisons to make quick and safe decisions in the field. - Events and courses agenda Fully focused on safety and education! Each section is reviewed according to European standards (EN) and international regulations. The app is periodically updated with new content, tools, and models to continue supporting the global rigging community. Download Rigging Tools today and elevate your technical level — with safety, knowledge, and precision. Premium access Rigging Tools offers optional premium access: – Annual subscription: Unlocks all time limits and lets you use the app without restrictions for the whole year. Auto‑renewable yearly subscription. – Lifetime purchase: One‑time payment that permanently removes all time limits and unlocks full access to all current sections and any future sections and updates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.migueljuzgado.com/politica-de-privacidad.html [Spanish] Rigging Tools es una aplicación de pago. Se ofrece una prueba gratuita de 15 minutos totalmente funcional, después tiene que usar una suscripción. ¿Eres rigger, técnico de cine o profesional del trabajo en altura? Rigging Tools es la aplicación definitiva para dominar los fundamentos del rigging con seguridad, precisión y confianza. Diseñada por expertos y pensada para profesionales y aprendices, esta app totalmente en (español/inglés/hindi). ¡Totalmente orientada a la seguridad y la formación! Cada sección está revisada con estándares europeos (EN) y normativas internacionales. La app se actualiza periódicamente con nuevo contenido, herramientas y modelos para seguir apoyando a la comunidad global de rigging. Descarga Rigging Tools hoy y eleva tu nivel técnico — con seguridad, conocimiento y precisión. Acceso premium Rigging Tools ofrece acceso premium opcional: – Suscripción anual: Desbloquea cualquier límite de tiempo y permite usar la app sin restricciones durante todo el año. Suscripción anual renovable automáticamente. – Compra de por vida: Pago único que desbloquea de forma permanente cualquier límite de tiempo y todo el acceso futuro a nuevos apartados y futuras actualizaciones. Los precios pueden variar según la región. El pago se cargará a su cuenta de ID de Apple. La suscripción se renueva automáticamente a menos que se cancele al menos 24 horas antes del final del período actual en la configuración de su cuenta. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.migueljuzgado.com/politica-de-privacidad.html

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RigCalcPro

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RigCalc Pro turns your iPhone into a complete rigging calculator for every rigger, crane operator, and lift supervisor in the field — 100% offline, no signal required. Get accurate sling tensions, load weights, and capacity checks before the load leaves the ground — all in one app, with no brand lock-in. Stop guessing your rigging. Whether you're calculating sling leg tension at a tight angle, estimating the weight of a steel plate, finding the center of gravity of an asymmetric load, or checking crane capacity against the load chart, RigCalc Pro delivers the numbers you need to plan a safe lift. RIGGING CALCULATORS: - Sling Load Calculator — Leg tension for 1 to 4 leg slings. Enter the sling angle directly or let the app compute it from height and length. Instant warnings when angles drop below 30 degrees and tensions multiply. - Load Weight Estimator (Premium) — Estimate load weight from shape and material. Plates, pipes, cylinders, blocks, and I-beams in steel, aluminum, concrete, wood, and more. - Center of Gravity Calculator (Premium) — Two-point lifts on asymmetric loads. Get the share of load at each pick point and the CoG position before you rig. - Crane Capacity Check (Premium) — Load weight plus rigging weight plus hook block against chart capacity. See utilization percentage and safety status at a glance. - Drift / Headroom Calculator (Premium) — Hook height and sling lengths in, clearance above the load out. Know your headroom before the lift, not during it. REFERENCE GUIDES: - Shackle WLL Chart — Working load limits by shackle size for screw pin anchor shackles. - Wire Rope Sling Capacity — Capacities by rope diameter and hitch: vertical, choker, and basket. - Chain Sling Capacity — Grade 80 and Grade 100 chain by leg count and sling angle. - Web Sling Capacity — Synthetic web sling capacities for every common hitch. - Eyebolt Capacity — Rated loads with angle reduction factors. - Crane Hand Signals — Illustrated guide to standard crane hand signals. - Hitch Types Guide — Visual reference for vertical, choker, and basket hitches. - Unit Converter — Tons, pounds, kilograms, feet, meters, and more. YOUR DATA, YOUR WAY: - Calculation History — Every calculation is saved automatically. Review and compare past results. - 100% Offline — No internet required. Every calculation runs on-device. Use it on the deck, in the yard, or on remote sites with zero connectivity. - Dark Mode — Designed for bright outdoor glare and low-light night shifts. FREE vs PREMIUM: Free includes the Sling Load Calculator, crane hand signals, hitch types guide, unit converter, and calculation history. Premium unlocks the Load Weight Estimator, Center of Gravity, Crane Capacity Check, and Drift/Headroom calculators, all capacity reference charts, and every future calculator and reference tool as they are added. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: RigCalc Pro is a planning aid for trained and qualified rigging personnel. All values are for reference only — always verify capacities with the manufacturer's tag and current ASME B30 / OSHA 1926.251 requirements before lifting. Never exceed rated capacities. SUBSCRIPTION Premium requires a paid auto-renewing subscription: US$1.99 per week (with a 1-week free trial) or US$19.99 per year (with a 1-month free trial). When the free trial ends, the subscription renews automatically and your Apple Account is charged, unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rigcalcpro.volvoxmobile.com/rigcalcpro/terms Privacy Policy: https://rigcalcpro.volvoxmobile.com/rigcalcpro/privacy

Screenshots

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RigCalcPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rigging Tools and RigCalcPro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Rigging Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and RigCalcPro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Rigging Tools versus RigCalcPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRigging ToolsRigCalcPro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMiguel Juzgado RodriguezErsel Tarhan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rigging Tools

Subscriptions1
  • Ingles$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • English$8.99
2 purchases

RigCalcPro

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Annual Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Rigging Tools free?
Rigging Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RigCalcPro free?
RigCalcPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rigging Tools or RigCalcPro have ads?
Neither Rigging Tools nor RigCalcPro shows ads.

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