# ALIVE vs IFSTA Instructor 9

The clearest difference is rating: ALIVE at 5.0 against IFSTA Instructor 9's 3.2. ALIVE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). IFSTA Instructor 9's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IFSTA Instructor 9 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ALIVE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ALIVE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFSTA Instructor 9 has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ALIVE | IFSTA Instructor 9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alive-fire-dynamics/id1298367296/reviews)** | [3.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-instructor-9/id1604765850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 372 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prabodh Panindre](https://appshunter.io/developer/567742466) | [IFSTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/495289396) |

## What reviewers say

### ALIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alive-fire-dynamics/id1298367296)

This interactive training program simulates critical decision-making for firefighters. It presents real-life scenarios with evidence-based strategies, allowing users to make choices that dynamically alter the situation. Participants receive feedback on their decisions, learning from mistakes through recursive scenario looping.

**Highlights:** Interactive tactical scenarios, Evidence-based decision-making, Dynamic scenario alteration, Real-time feedback and explanations, Recursive scenario looping for error analysis, Integrated visual and audio learning materials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IFSTA Instructor 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-instructor-9/id1604765850)

This app provides instructor training for fire and emergency services professionals, aligning with NFPA 1041 standards. It includes free flashcards and access to the first chapter of the audiobook and exam prep, with full access available via in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** NFPA 1041 compliant instructor training, Flashcards for key terms and definitions, Exam preparation with 565 validated questions, Progress tracking for study sessions, Full audiobook narration with offline access, Chapter 1 free access for all features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exam Prep | $14.99 | one-time |
| Audiobook | $30.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALIVE free?

ALIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IFSTA Instructor 9 free?

IFSTA Instructor 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ALIVE or IFSTA Instructor 9?

ALIVE is rated higher. ALIVE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IFSTA Instructor 9 averages 3.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do ALIVE or IFSTA Instructor 9 have ads?

Neither ALIVE nor IFSTA Instructor 9 shows ads.

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