Comparison

IPPS vs PCS Checklist Maker

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

Head to head

IPPS

Free

📊 Productivity

★ 1.5257 ratingsView app →

A PCS Adventures app

About

IPPS

This application offers soldiers a streamlined portal to access the DMDC My Access Center. It simplifies the process by providing a direct push button for DS Logon sign-on.

Highlights

Access DMDC My Access Center
DS Logon integration
User-friendly interface
Direct sign-on button

Features

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The Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) Launch Platform will provide soldiers with a user-friendly way to access the DMDC My Access Center through DS Logon. The core feature will be a push button that will direct the user to the DS Logon sign-on

About

PCS Checklist Maker

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Getting organized for a military move can be daunting. With so many details to track, it's easy to miss something. PCS Adventures is here to help. Our app contains three different type of checklists to whip your PCS into shape quickly. Our app also contains several options to customize your checklist. When ready, touch a button and you have your PDF checklist ready to print out. Very simple, very easy. Included in the the app: CONUS Moving Timeline Checklist PCS Binder Checklist Research and Register Checklist For more PCS tips and tricks visit pcsadventures.com.

Screenshots

IPPS4 screens

PCS Checklist Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IPPS at Free against PCS Checklist Maker's $1.99. PCS Checklist Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

IPPS is free to download; PCS Checklist Maker costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPPS ships an update every 7 months, PCS Checklist Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

IPPS versus PCS Checklist Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	IPPS	PCS Checklist Maker
Price	Free — better	$1.99
Rating	1.5 (257 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	6.8% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	257 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 5 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	18.5	15.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	211 MB	91 MB
Age rating	9+	4+
Developer	TRADOC Mobile	BEEBOWER PRODUCTIONS, INC

Bugs and requests

IPPS

Reported bugs

15 issues

Certificate download returns 404 error
Two-factor authentication fails repeatedly
DS Logon authentication broken
App logs out immediately after login
Safari security warnings block access

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Login page refuses to load
IPPS-A website crashes after login
Trust certificate issues persist despite fixes
App doesn't load on iOS 18.3
Homepage fails to load
Authenticator code never arrives
Server connection timeouts
Impersonation warnings on login
Dropdown menus and LOVs not visible on mobile
STP features disappeared after updates

Requested features

10 requests

True native app instead of webpage wrapper
HR.IPPSA access for PAR processing
Soldier Talent Profile (STP) full access
PPW (Pay Per Work) visibility for soldiers
Printable leave forms with form numbers and signature lines

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Improved cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)
Simplified login process without multiple verification prompts
Built-in PKI support without third-party apps
Mobile-optimized interface for all features
Support for token readers on iOS

PCS Checklist Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IPPS

No in-app purchases

None

PCS Checklist Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPPS free?

IPPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is PCS Checklist Maker free?

PCS Checklist Maker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

Do IPPS or PCS Checklist Maker have ads?

Neither IPPS nor PCS Checklist Maker shows ads.

Which is updated more often, IPPS or PCS Checklist Maker?

IPPS ships an update every 7 months, and PCS Checklist Maker every 5 days. Most recently, IPPS was updated on October 16, 2026 and PCS Checklist Maker on October 1, 2026.