Comparison

Canada Firearms Test vs IFSTA Essentials 7

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

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About

Canada Firearms Test

Prepare for Canadian firearms licensing exams with over 250 practice questions. Master legal and safety topics offline with randomly generated quizzes and expert advice. Confidently pass your theoretical tests.

Highlights
  • 250+ practice questions
  • Offline study mode
  • Randomly generated quizzes
  • Explanations for tricky questions
  • Firearms handling advice
  • ACTS and PROVE methodology
Features
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Thinking of acquiring your PAL license? In Canada, to get your gun license you need to pass 2 theoretical tests as well as practical exams. To help you not to get lost in the maze of legal and safety questions, not to be dazzled by unknown terms during theory and to get the hang of what real CRFSC and CFSC exams are, we have created this quiz app. Few hours of practice with this app - and you will confidently pass actual theory tests at your exam. The application contains 250+ questions, which help you to master your knowledge by practicing offline (you don't need an Internet connection) and, thus, utilizing your time better. Features: - 250+ questions based on CRFSC/CFSC preparation materials - Randomly generated quizzes - Quiz capacity is optimized for fastest tuition - Reviewing included comments for the most complicated/tricky questions - Practical advice and weapon handling techniques from the best firearms instructors Some recommendations for your exam: 1. Start preparing 2 to 1 week before your exam (on one hand you don't want to forget anything, but on the other hand you want to avoid an information overload); 2. Found unknown term - find out what it is. Otherwise you may face it on your exam; 3. If you theory is on Friday evening and practice and exams are on Saturday, make sure you don't have to cook your dinner on Friday (you will get home quite late); 4. Good sleep is important! 5. The cornerstone of the exam is ACTS and PROVE. Learn its meaning by heart, and practice. If you can't practice with real arms at home, at least watch videos and visualize the process. At practical exam you need to ACTS and PROVE you gun all the time. For example, instructor says: "Put the gun on the table!" - you ACTS and PROVE it and only then place on the table. And so on. Good luck with your PAL/RPAL test!

About

IFSTA Essentials 7

This app provides comprehensive study materials for firefighter training, including videos, flashcards, and exam preparation. It covers essential firefighting knowledge and skills, meeting NFPA standards. Access free introductory content and unlock full features with in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Skills Videos
  • Tool Identification
  • Flashcards
  • Exam Prep
  • Interactive Course
  • Audiobook
Features
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The Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition, Manual meets ALL of the NFPA 1001, 2019 JPRs and is the complete source for firefighter recruit and refresher training. This app includes the basic duties assigned to Fire Fighter I and II firefighters. Included FREE in this app are Skills Videos, Tool Identification, Flashcards, and free access to Chapter 1 of the Exam Prep, Interactive Course and the Audiobook. Skills Videos: Prepare for the hands-on portion of your class by watching 159 Skills Videos covering Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Operations. Each Skills Video contains the steps required to pass the skills. This feature allows you to bookmark and download specific skills videos and view the steps for each skill. This feature is FREE for all users. Tool Identification: Test your tool Identification knowledge with this feature, which includes more than 70 photo identification questions. This feature is FREE for all users. Flashcards: Review all 765 key terms and definitions found in all 27 chapters of the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition, Manual with flashcards. This feature is FREE for all users. Exam Prep: Use the 1,480 IFSTAⓇ-validated Exam Prep questions to confirm your understanding of the content in the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition, Manual. The Exam Prep covers all 27 chapters of the Manual. Exam Prep tracks and records your progress, allowing you to review your exams and study your weaknesses. In addition, your missed questions are automatically added to your study deck. This feature requires an in-app purchase. All users have free access to Chapter 1. Interactive Course: Reinforce the content in the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition, Manual by completing all 27 course chapters. This requires an in-app purchase. This course features self-paced, interactive content to help with supplemental study of the Manual's learning objectives. All users have free access to Chapter 1. Audiobook: Purchase the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition, Audiobook through the app. All 27 chapters are narrated in their entirety for 34 hours of content. Features include offline access, bookmarks, and the ability to listen at your own speed. All users have free access to Chapter 1. This App covers the following topics: Introduction to the Fire Service and Firefighter Safety Communications Building Construction Fire Dynamics Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment Portable Fire Extinguishers Ropes and Knots Ground Ladders Forcible Entry Structural Search and Rescue Tactical Ventilation Fire Hose Hose Operations and Hose Streams Fire Suppression Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation Building Materials, Structural Collapse, ad Effects of Fire Suppression Technical Rescue Support and Vehicle Extrication Operations Foam Fire Fighting, Liquid Fires, and Gas Fires Incident Scene Operations Fire Origin and Cause Determination Maintenance and Testing Responsibilities Community Risk Reduction First Aid Provider Analyzing the Incident Action Options and Response Objectives Personal Protective Equipment, Product Control, and Decontamination National Incident Management System - Incident Command Structure

Screenshots

Canada Firearms Test4 screens
IFSTA Essentials 74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IFSTA Essentials 7 at Free against Canada Firearms Test's $1.99. IFSTA Essentials 7 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). Canada Firearms Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, 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

IFSTA Essentials 7 is free to download; Canada Firearms Test costs $1.99 up front. IFSTA Essentials 7 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Canada Firearms Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canada Firearms Test ships an update every 12 months, IFSTA Essentials 7 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Canada Firearms Test versus IFSTA Essentials 7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanada Firearms TestIFSTA Essentials 7
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews30.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB159 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAlphaSquare Technologies Inc.IFSTA

Customer experience

Canada Firearms Test

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

IFSTA Essentials 7

All ratings1,808 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral18.6%
Negative51.3%

Bugs and requests

Canada Firearms Test

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IFSTA Essentials 7

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Purchase didn't go through
  • Courses don't work
  • Audiobook doesn't work
  • Can't log in after device change
  • Exam prep not working
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  • Skill videos have no sound
  • Can't scroll through interactive courses
  • Screens don't fit properly on iPad
  • App crashes when trying to load chapters

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sign up to access content on multiple devices
  • Sync exam progress and study decks across devices
  • Flash cards with questions and answers
  • Ability to sync purchases between devices
  • Ability to use on MacBook

In-app purchases

None

Canada Firearms Test

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

IFSTA Essentials 7

One-time4
  • Unlock Video Downloads$1.99
  • Unlock all Exam Prep Chapters$19.99
  • Unlock All Course Chapters$24.99
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  • Unlock all Audiobook Chapters$34.99

Questions

Is Canada Firearms Test free?
Canada Firearms Test costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFSTA Essentials 7 free?
IFSTA Essentials 7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Canada Firearms Test or IFSTA Essentials 7 have ads?
Neither Canada Firearms Test nor IFSTA Essentials 7 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canada Firearms Test or IFSTA Essentials 7?
Canada Firearms Test ships an update every 12 months, and IFSTA Essentials 7 monthly. Most recently, Canada Firearms Test was updated on October 24, 2026 and IFSTA Essentials 7 on October 26, 2026.

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