Comparison

Hazard3 Training vs FirstInSim

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hazard3 Training

Access risk-based response training modules anytime, anywhere. Download content for offline viewing and follow customized learning pathways. Training meets and exceeds NFPA and OSHA standards.

Highlights
  • Microlearning modules (5 min/day)
  • Offline viewing of training content
  • Customizable learning pathways
  • NFPA and OSHA standards compliance
  • Wide range of Hazmat categories
  • Equipment customization
Features
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The Hazard3 Training App is a companion to risk-based response training offered by Hazard3 including on-site training, webinars, blended learning, and microlearning. Hazard3 microlearning provides 5 minutes per day of training that meets and exceeds NFPA and OSHA standards. The Hazard3 Training App allows responders and investigators to access their training anytime, anywhere, including downloading training modules for off-line viewing. Agencies can create a customized microlearning pathway for their personnel by hand-selecting micro-courses from multiple categories. The micro-courses on response equipment can be tailored to your team’s brand and model including SCBA, suits, detectors etc. Main categories of training include: • Containers including tank trucks, cylinders, bulk storage tanks, and rail cars • Hazmat Tech and Ops Competencies that follow NFPA 472, 1072, and the new 470 • Incidents and lessons learned • History: Hazmat, CBRN, and Clan labs • Materials and Agents including chemicals, drugs, explosives, CWA, BWA, and diseases • Clandestine Labs including drug labs, chem/bio production, and HME • Equipment (Customised for each team including PPE, detection, mitigation, and rad) • Emergency Response Decision Support System (ERDSS) software • Strategy and Tactics including air monitoring, leak control, and more • Management and Leadership including compliance, funding, and health/safety

About

FirstInSim

Create realistic fire training simulations using photos of your location. Add elements like smoke, fire, vehicles, and victims to practice scene reports and initial tactics. Save and present your custom scenarios.

Highlights
  • Photo-based scenario creation
  • Customizable smoke and fire effects
  • Add vehicles and victims
  • Save and present simulations
  • Practice scene reports
  • Develop initial tactics
Features
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Turn location photos into realistic training scenarios. Add customizable smoke, fire, vehicles, and victims, then save, present, and run your simulation. A great tool for practicing on scene reports and initial tactics. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fdstreetdrillapp.com/firstinsim-app-page

Screenshots

Hazard3 Training4 screens
FirstInSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hazard3 Training at none against FirstInSim's 1. Hazard3 Training also leads on iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). FirstInSim's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FirstInSim sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Hazard3 Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hazard3 Training against 5.0 for FirstInSim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hazard3 Training ships an update every 5 weeks, FirstInSim every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hazard3 Training versus FirstInSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHazard3 TrainingFirstInSim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEpignosis LLCLifeLine EMS Training and Consulting LLC

Customer experience

Hazard3 Training

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FirstInSim

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hazard3 Training

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FirstInSim

Subscriptions1
  • FirstInSim Annual$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Hazard3 Training free?
Hazard3 Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FirstInSim free?
FirstInSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hazard3 Training or FirstInSim?
Hazard3 Training and FirstInSim are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Hazard3 Training or FirstInSim have ads?
Neither Hazard3 Training nor FirstInSim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hazard3 Training or FirstInSim?
Hazard3 Training ships an update every 5 weeks, and FirstInSim every 6 days. Most recently, Hazard3 Training was updated on October 5, 2026 and FirstInSim on October 1, 2026.

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