Comparison

CA Vehicle Code 2026 vs ERG for iOS

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

Head to head
About

CA Vehicle Code 2026

Access the complete California Vehicle Code offline on your iPhone or iPad. Search for specific sections quickly, read them aloud, and share or print them. This efficient app requires no internet connection and offers both portrait and landscape viewing.

Highlights
  • Full California Vehicle Code text
  • Real-time section number search
  • Fast full-text search
  • Email or print sections
  • Read sections aloud
  • Offline access
Features
Currently charting
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This application provides the full text of the California Vehicle Code in an easily readable and searchable format for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Product Features: - The full text of the California Vehicle Code - Real-time section number search - Fast full-text search to quickly find sections of interest - Email or Print* sections of the code - Read aloud sections of the code - Search within search results to narrow down matches - No network connection required - Very efficient - runs fast, and uses little memory - Read the Vehicle Code in Portrait or Landscape mode No network connection is required to use this program. The full Vehicle Code will be stored on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. * Printing sections of the code requires an airprint compatible printer

About

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.

Highlights
  • Indexed list of dangerous goods
  • ID number lookup
  • General hazard information
  • Recommended safety precautions
  • Multi-language support (English, French, Spanish)
Features
Currently charting
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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.

Screenshots

CA Vehicle Code 20264 screens
ERG for iOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ERG for iOS at Free against CA Vehicle Code 2026's $19.99. ERG for iOS also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and chart position 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

ERG for iOS is free to download; CA Vehicle Code 2026 costs $19.99 up front. CA Vehicle Code 2026 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. ERG for iOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ERG for iOS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 64 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of CA Vehicle Code 2026's written reviews are positive against 100% of ERG for iOS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CA Vehicle Code 2026 ships an update every 6 months, ERG for iOS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CA Vehicle Code 2026 versus ERG for iOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCA Vehicle Code 2026ERG for iOS
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (26 ratings)4.8 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2664 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#198#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB27 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPDA WizardPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Customer experience

CA Vehicle Code 2026

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

ERG for iOS

All ratings64 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

CA Vehicle Code 2026

One-time11
  • CA Vehicle Code 2015 Statutes$4.99
  • CA Vehicle Code 2016 Statutes$4.99
  • CA Vehicle Code 2017 Statutes$4.99
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  • CA Vehicle Code 2018 Statutes$5.99
  • CA Vehicle Code 2019 Statutes$6.99
  • CA Vehicle Code 2020 Statutes$8.99
  • CA Vehicle Code 2022 Statutes$9.99
  • CA Vehicle Code 2023 Statutes$9.99
  • CA Vehicle Code 2024 Statutes$9.99
  • CA Vehicle Code 2026 Statutes$19.99
  • CA Vehicle Code 2025 Statutes$19.99
None

ERG for iOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CA Vehicle Code 2026 free?
CA Vehicle Code 2026 costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ERG for iOS free?
ERG for iOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CA Vehicle Code 2026 or ERG for iOS?
ERG for iOS is rated higher. CA Vehicle Code 2026 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while ERG for iOS averages 4.8 from 64 ratings.
Do CA Vehicle Code 2026 or ERG for iOS have ads?
Neither CA Vehicle Code 2026 nor ERG for iOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CA Vehicle Code 2026 or ERG for iOS?
CA Vehicle Code 2026 ships an update every 6 months, and ERG for iOS every 4 months. Most recently, CA Vehicle Code 2026 was updated on October 9, 2026 and ERG for iOS on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, CA Vehicle Code 2026 or ERG for iOS?
CA Vehicle Code 2026 currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and ERG for iOS at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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