IPPS vs Rack Builder Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Access DMDC My Access Center
- DS Logon integration
- User-friendly interface
- Direct sign-on button
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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
Rack Builder Pro
Accurately build and display your military ribbon rack. This tool ensures correct order of precedence across all branches, allowing instant switching and device application. Save your rack automatically and access a complete ribbon list for verification before boards or inspections.
- Accurate order of precedence
- Instant branch switching
- Apply authorized devices
- Real-time rack updates
- Automatic rack saving
- Alphabetical ribbon list
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Build your ribbon rack right. Every time. You earned every ribbon. RackBuilder Pro makes sure they’re displayed correctly, cleanly, and by the book. Accurate order of precedence across all branches. No guessing, no outdated charts, no second-guessing before a board. Switch branches instantly. Apply authorized devices with a tap. See your rack update in real time. Your rack is saved automatically, so you can pick up exactly where you left off. View your full rack alongside a complete alphabetical ribbon list for fast access. Built for real use cases • Verify your rack before boards or inspections • Help junior service members fix theirs correctly • Plan shadow boxes and retirement displays • Keep a clean digital record of your awards No fluff. No gimmicks. Just a precise tool that gets it right. You handled earning the ribbons. This handles the layout.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rack Builder Pro at 69% against IPPS's 7%. Rack Builder Pro also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). IPPS's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (257 vs 27). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
IPPS is free to download; Rack Builder Pro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rack Builder Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPPS has 257 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of IPPS's written reviews are positive against 69% of Rack Builder Pro's.
IPPS ships an update every 7 months, Rack Builder Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPPS | Rack Builder Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 1.5 (257 ratings) | 4.3 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 257 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #56 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 211 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRADOC Mobile | Thomas Lang |
Customer experience
IPPS
Rack Builder Pro
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
Rack Builder Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IPPS
No in-app purchases
Rack Builder Pro
No in-app purchases
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