# Smoke Reading vs IFSTA eLibrary

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smoke Reading at free against IFSTA eLibrary's subscription. Smoke Reading also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for Smoke Reading against 2.9 for IFSTA eLibrary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smoke Reading | IFSTA eLibrary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoke-reading/id1410850194/reviews) | **[2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-elibrary/id1625106484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 390 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RedVector.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256536185) | [IFSTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/495289396) |

## What reviewers say

### Smoke Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoke-reading/id1410850194)

This VR simulation guides firefighters through interior attack tactics. It's designed to be followed by a discussion with command staff about specific departmental procedures and terminology.

**Highlights:** VR interior attack simulation, Step-by-step guidance, Tactical decision-making, Post-simulation discussion prompts, Safety protocol reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IFSTA eLibrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-elibrary/id1625106484)

Access your organization's subscribed digital training materials offline. This companion app allows for on-the-go reading of your eLibrary content, ensuring you can study anytime, anywhere. Contact support@ifsta.org for organizational subscription inquiries.

**Highlights:** Offline reading of subscribed content, On-the-go access to eLibrary, Subscription-based digital materials, Companion app for organizational accounts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smoke Reading free?

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

### Is IFSTA eLibrary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smoke Reading or IFSTA eLibrary?

IFSTA eLibrary is rated higher. Smoke Reading averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IFSTA eLibrary averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Smoke Reading or IFSTA eLibrary have ads?

Neither Smoke Reading nor IFSTA eLibrary shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*