# Smoke Reading vs IFSTA Essentials 8

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smoke Reading at none against IFSTA Essentials 8's 3. Smoke Reading also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). IFSTA Essentials 8's advantage is review sentiment (10% vs 0%) and ratings volume (27 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for Smoke Reading against 2.7 for IFSTA Essentials 8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFSTA Essentials 8 has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Smoke Reading's written reviews are positive against 10% of IFSTA Essentials 8's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smoke Reading | IFSTA Essentials 8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoke-reading/id1410850194/reviews)** | [2.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-essentials-8/id6654913928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of 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 | 390 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| 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 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 Smoke Reading free?

Smoke Reading 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, Smoke Reading or IFSTA Essentials 8?

Smoke Reading is rated higher. Smoke Reading averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IFSTA Essentials 8 averages 2.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do Smoke Reading or IFSTA Essentials 8 have ads?

Neither Smoke Reading nor IFSTA Essentials 8 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.*