Comparison

Crane Outrigger Pad Calc vs Rigger Pro

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

Head to head
About

Crane Outrigger Pad Calc

Features
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Built for crane operators, lift planners, and ground crews who need outrigger pad sizing on the iron - not a dashboard you log into. WHAT IT DOES Computes ground pressure under a single outrigger pad and checks pass/fail against the allowable soil bearing capacity and the pad material's allowable stress. Compares up to 10 saved configurations side-by-side for a multi-pick lift. Reference tables for soil types and common pad sizes are built in for quick cross-check. INPUTS - Load per outrigger (lb) - Pad shape: Square, Round, or Rectangular - Pad dimension(s) (in) - Pad material: Timber, Oak, Steel Plate, HDPE, Composite - Allowable soil bearing (psf) RETURNS - Pad area (sq in and sq ft) - Ground pressure (psf and psi) - Pass/fail vs. allowable soil bearing - Pass/fail vs. pad material allowable stress - Minimum required pad side (in) when over the limit - Multi-load comparison rows for up to 10 configurations - Soil bearing capacity reference table (6 soil types) - Common pad size reference (2x2 to 6x6 ft, max load at varying soil bearing) WHY THIS APP, NOT THE FREE ONES - Math is shown - every result lists the area, pressure, and the limit it is compared against. - Multi-load mode - save the four-corner configuration for an asymmetric pick and review at once. - Works offline - yard moves, off-road sites, no cell service. Always available. - No login. No ads. No telemetry. No subscription. PRICING $4.99. Pay once, own it. Lifetime access on iPhone, iPad, and Mac via Family Sharing. NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A site-specific ground assessment by a qualified person. A geotechnical report for soft sites, fill, or organic layers. The crane manufacturer's outrigger-pad guidance for your specific machine. This app is a quick-reference tool, not a replacement for engineered ground bearing analysis.

About

Rigger Pro

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Rigger Calc Pro is a powerful and practical tool designed for riggers, engineers, and lifting professionals. Simplify complex rigging calculations and ensure safer lifting operations with fast, accurate results. Whether you're working on construction sites, industrial lifting, or heavy load handling, this app helps you calculate sling tensions, load distribution, and lifting angles with confidence. Key Features: • Sling load and tension calculator • Angle factor and load distribution calculations • Supports multiple rigging configurations • Fast, accurate, and easy to use • Designed for real-world lifting scenarios • Ideal for construction, cranes, and heavy industries Improve safety, reduce guesswork, and make better lifting decisions with Rigger Calc Pro.

Screenshots

Crane Outrigger Pad Calc3 screens
Rigger Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rigger Pro at $2.99 against Crane Outrigger Pad Calc's $4.99. Rigger Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Crane Outrigger Pad Calc costs $4.99 and Rigger Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Crane Outrigger Pad Calc versus Rigger Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrane Outrigger Pad CalcRigger Pro
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.Shraddhaben Parmar

In-app purchases

None

Crane Outrigger Pad Calc

No in-app purchases

None

Rigger Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crane Outrigger Pad Calc free?
Crane Outrigger Pad Calc costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rigger Pro free?
Rigger Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crane Outrigger Pad Calc or Rigger Pro have ads?
Neither Crane Outrigger Pad Calc nor Rigger Pro shows ads.

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