Hazard3 Training vs FirstInSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Photo-based scenario creation
- Customizable smoke and fire effects
- Add vehicles and victims
- Save and present simulations
- Practice scene reports
- Develop initial tactics
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Hazard3 Training | FirstInSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Epignosis LLC | LifeLine EMS Training and Consulting LLC |
Customer experience
Hazard3 Training
FirstInSim
In-app purchases
Hazard3 Training
No in-app purchases
FirstInSim
- FirstInSim Annual$5.991 Year
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