NYSCOPBA vs ERG for iOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NYSCOPBA
This app provides union members with convenient access to important information regarding their union representation. It is designed for New York State employees and retirees within the Security Services Unit.
- Access union information
- For NY State employees and retirees
- Security Services Unit focus
- On-the-go access
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NYSCOPBA represents over 26,000 New York State employees and retirees from the Security Services Unit.The free NYSCOPBA App allows our Members to access important union information on the go.
ERG for iOS
This app provides first responders with quick access to critical information for hazardous materials transportation incidents. It features an indexed list of dangerous goods, including ID numbers, hazards, and safety precautions, aiding in effective response.
- Indexed list of dangerous goods
- ID number lookup
- General hazard information
- Recommended safety precautions
- Multi-language support (English, French, Spanish)
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PHMSA’s Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is the go-to resource for first responders during the initial phase of a dangerous goods or hazardous materials transportation incident. The ERG app is a valuable companion, based on the latest edition of the ERG, to help responders quickly access critical information at their fingertips. The app features an indexed list of dangerous goods, including their associated ID number, general hazards, and recommended safety precautions. In practical scenarios, such as responding to an overturned tractor trailer displaying a DOT hazmat placard, emergency responders can use the app to quickly identify the material associated with the placard and get guidance on how to respond effectively. Full versions available in English, French, and Spanish.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ERG for iOS at 100% against NYSCOPBA's 0%. ERG for iOS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (64 vs 8). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ERG for iOS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ERG for iOS has 64 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NYSCOPBA's written reviews are positive against 100% of ERG for iOS's.
NYSCOPBA ships an update every 5 months, ERG for iOS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NYSCOPBA | ERG for iOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) | 4.8 (64 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 64 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NYSCOPBA | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
Customer experience
NYSCOPBA
ERG for iOS
In-app purchases
NYSCOPBA
No in-app purchases
ERG for iOS
No in-app purchases
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