Periodic Table vs IFSTA Driver/Operator 4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Periodic Table
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Learn the Periodic Table using random questions. This app generates questions about names, atomic numbers and symbols.
IFSTA Driver/Operator 4
This app provides training materials for fire service driver/operators, covering pumping and aerial apparatus. It includes exam preparation with over 700 questions, an audiobook of the entire manual, and free flashcards for key terms. Access to Chapter 1 is free for all features.
- Exam preparation with 700+ questions
- Full audiobook narration
- Offline access for audiobook
- Flashcards for key terms
- Progress tracking for exams
- Free access to Chapter 1 content
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The Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th Edition is designed to educate driver/operators who are responsible for operating apparatus equipped with fire pumps and/or aerial devices. The information from the manual aids the driver/operator in meeting the job performance requirements (JPRs) found in Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, and 17 of NFPA 1010, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, 2024 Edition . This IFSTA App supports the content provided in Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th Edition ,Manual. Exam Prep: Over 700 IFSTA®-validated Exam Prep questions are available to confirm your understanding of the content in the Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th Edition, Manual. The Exam Prep covers all 21 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. Audiobook: Purchase the Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th Edition, Audiobook through this IFSTA App. All 21 chapters are narrated in their entirety for 19 hours of content. Features include offline access, bookmarks, and the ability to listen at your own speed. This feature requires an in-app purchase. All users have free access to Chapter 1. Flashcards: Review all 440 key terms and definitions found in all 21 chapters between Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th Edition, with Flashcards. Study selected chapters or combine the deck together. This feature is FREE for all users. This app covers the following topics: - General Apparatus Visual/Operational Checks - Apparatus Safety and Driving Emergency Vehicles - Positioning Pumping Apparatus - Principles of Water - Hose Nozzles and Flow Rates - Theoretical Pressure Calculations - Fireground Hydraulic Calculations - Fire Pump Characteristics - Pump Operations from Pressurized Sources - Pump Operations from Static Water Supply - Fireground Pump Operations - Water Shuttle Operations - Foam Types and Systems - Pumping Apparatus Testing - Introduction to Aerial Fire Apparatus - Positioning Aerial Apparatus - Stabilizing the Aerial Apparatus - Operating Aerial Apparatus - Aerial Apparatus Strategies and Tactics - Fire Service Knowledge and Skills for Driver/Operators - Fire Department Communications
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 at Free against Periodic Table's $1.99. IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Periodic Table's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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
IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 is free to download; Periodic Table costs $1.99 up front. IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Periodic Table asks for nothing beyond the download.
Periodic Table ships an update every 28 months, IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Periodic Table | IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jorge Lucioni Charalla | IFSTA |
In-app purchases
Periodic Table
No in-app purchases
IFSTA Driver/Operator 4
- IFSTA Driver/Operator 4$14.99
- IFSTA Driver/Operator 4$29.99
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