# ALIVE vs IFSTA Essentials 8

The clearest difference is rating: ALIVE at 5.0 against IFSTA Essentials 8's 2.7. ALIVE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). IFSTA Essentials 8's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IFSTA Essentials 8 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ALIVE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ALIVE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFSTA Essentials 8 has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ALIVE | IFSTA Essentials 8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alive-fire-dynamics/id1298367296/reviews)** | [2.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-essentials-8/id6654913928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 372 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| 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 Essentials 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-essentials-8/id6654913928)

This educational app provides comprehensive study materials for aspiring firefighters based on the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition manual. It offers exam preparation, interactive modules, flashcards, and skill videos to enhance learning and test knowledge.

**Highlights:** Exam Prep with 1,271 validated questions, Audiobook with offline access, Interactive learning modules, Flashcards for key terms, Tool and equipment identification, Skill videos for hands-on preparation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Exam Prep Chapters | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Interactive | $25.00 | one-time |
| Unlock all Audiobook Chapters | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALIVE free?

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

### Is IFSTA Essentials 8 free?

IFSTA Essentials 8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ALIVE or IFSTA Essentials 8?

ALIVE is rated higher. ALIVE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IFSTA Essentials 8 averages 2.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do ALIVE or IFSTA Essentials 8 have ads?

Neither ALIVE nor IFSTA Essentials 8 shows ads.

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