Comparison

Chemdata vs HazMat

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

Head to head
About

Chemdata

Access a comprehensive chemical hazard database offline for incident management. Provides detailed information on over 62,000 chemicals, including safety, transport, and emergency response guidance. Offers multilingual support and regular updates.

Highlights
  • Offline chemical database access
  • Hazardous chemical identification
  • Incident command support
  • Transport classification
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidance
  • Multilingual support (EN, NL, FR, DE, ES)
Features
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If your organisation handles chemicals and you need to know how to manage their risks, Pocket Chemdata® is simply a 'must have'. Pocket Chemdata is a reliable, interactive database subscription service providing access to over 62,000 documents and more than 186,000 different chemical names including pure and trade-name chemicals. Pocket Chemdata provides clear information including how to manage their hazardous affects. PRODUCT BENEFITS: •Simple and easy-to-use chemical and chemical hazard identification •Incident commanders can access chemical information from anywhere in the world (no internet connection required) •Helps to mitigate the consequences of incidents •Regularly updated database, so users always have the latest information •Information is installed on the device, so an internet connection is not required to access data •Provides the same clear concise advice as the standard Chemdata® FEATURES: •Powerful search functionality for efficient chemical identification •UN number, ADR HIN, EAC codes •Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements •Physical form information •Transport classification •Chemical hazard information (only available to subscribers) •Reactivity guidance (only available to subscribers) •Fire, decontamination and first aid advice (only available to subscribers) •Precautions information including large and small spill advice (only available to subscribers) •Environmental data (only available to subscribers) •Physical properties (only available to subscribers) •Add private notes and comments against chemical records (only available to subscribers) •Sync private notes and comments with your organisation’s central Chemdata solution (only available to subscribers) Designed and continuously maintained by emergency responders from Ricardo's NCEC, one of the world's leading chemical emergency centres, Pocket Chemdata is one of the most trusted sources of chemical information available. Data is updated approximately twice a year to ensure responders have access to up-to-date information. Pocket Chemdata is used globally by organisations, including fire and other emergency services, to provide invaluable and timely advice in the event of chemical spillages, fires and contamination incidents. Trust Pocket Chemdata for clear and concise information on more than 62,000 substances, at your fingertips. The free app provides access to one full record, to demonstrate the full capabilities of the system, this can be found by searching for the ‘Chlorine’ record or document number 5. LANGUAGES As well as English, Pocket Chemdata includes Dutch, French, German and Spanish translations - all in the one app. SUPPORT We would really like to know what you think about Pocket Chemdata, so please visit www.chemdata.co.uk to provide feedback or ask questions. Alternatively, you can email us at chemdata@ricardo.com. Chemdata® and Pocket Chemdata® have been developed for NCEC by Ark Software Ltd and Payot Ltd.

About

HazMat

This app provides a quick reference for hazardous materials, serving as an educational tool for handling, storage, and incident response. It functions offline, making it accessible without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Hazardous materials reference
  • ERG 2024 guide
  • Incident response tool
  • Handling and storage information
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Handy hazardous materials reference app. ERG 2024. This application is a great educational tool and can be used as a quick reference for everyone involved with the regular handling and storage or incident response of Hazardous Materials. The app works in offline mode, no internet connection required. Check it out! Privacy Policy https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-10-27-13 Terms and Conditions https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-01-17

Screenshots

Chemdata3 screens
HazMat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chemdata at 67% against HazMat's 20%. Chemdata also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). HazMat's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. HazMat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Chemdata asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chemdata ships an update every 19 months, HazMat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chemdata versus HazMat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChemdataHazMat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRicardo-AEA ltdVolodymyr Oliennikov

Customer experience

Chemdata

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

HazMat

All ratings1,040 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Chemdata

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HazMat

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Table 1 link does not work as expected
  • Search function does not find important content

Requested features

2 requests
  • Update app with latest 2024 version
  • Improve navigation and accessibility

In-app purchases

None

Chemdata

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HazMat

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium - Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Chemdata free?
Chemdata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HazMat free?
HazMat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chemdata or HazMat have ads?
Neither Chemdata nor HazMat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chemdata or HazMat?
Chemdata ships an update every 19 months, and HazMat every 2 months. Most recently, Chemdata was updated on November 1, 2026 and HazMat on November 11, 2026.

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