California Firearms Test Prep vs VA Math Buster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
California Firearms Test Prep
Prepare for the California Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC) exam with a comprehensive question bank and realistic simulation. Access all question categories, save favorites, and enjoy an ad-free study experience.
- Comprehensive question bank
- Detailed answers
- All question categories
- Realistic exam simulation
- Save favorite questions
- Ad-free experience
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- Comprehensive set of questions with detailed answers - Access to all question categories - Realistic exam mode simulation - Save and revisit favorite questions - Completely ad-free experience
VA Math Buster
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VA Math Buster helps veterans estimate combined disability ratings and plan monthly VA compensation in one focused calculator. CALCULATE VA RATINGS • Combine multiple disability ratings using VA math • Review the step-by-step combination math • Account for paired arms and legs with bilateral support • Save and revisit rating scenarios PLAN COMPENSATION WITH PRO • View monthly compensation using published 2026 VA rates • Add a spouse, dependent parents, children, school-age children ages 18–23, and qualifying disabled adult children • Include primary Special Monthly Compensation awards and SMC-K add-ons • Compare current monthly compensation with an adjustable expected COLA projection • Unlock Pro and remove ads with one $5.99 purchase The original VA ratings calculator remains available. The Pro upgrade is optional, and eligible purchases can be restored from the Pro screen. VA Math Buster is an independent educational planning tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Results are estimates and are not legal, medical, financial, or claims advice. Verify benefit amounts and eligibility with VA.gov or an accredited representative.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VA Math Buster at none against California Firearms Test Prep's 1. VA Math Buster also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months). California Firearms Test Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. California Firearms Test Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VA Math Buster asks for nothing beyond the download.
California Firearms Test Prep ships an update every 8 months, VA Math Buster every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | California Firearms Test Prep | VA Math Buster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (191 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 191 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danila Danilenko | Kevin Kessler |
In-app purchases
California Firearms Test Prep
- Full access$7.99
VA Math Buster
No in-app purchases
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