Comparison

IPPS vs Rip'Em Restock

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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

Rip'Em Restock

Features
Read full description

Rip'Em ReStock is a community-driven TCG card tracker that tells you which stores near you actually have cards in stock — right now. Stop driving to stores only to find empty shelves. Rip'Em ReStock users report stock in real time so you always know where to find the latest sets, booster boxes, and singles before you leave the house. FEATURES • Live stock reports from stores in your area • Browse by card set — see exactly what's available and where • Watchlist your favourite stores and get notified when new stock lands • Confirm or flag reports to keep the community honest • Submit your own reports in seconds Built for collectors, by collectors. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pokemon-stock-alert.replit.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pokemon-stock-alert.replit.app/privacy

Screenshots

IPPS4 screens
Rip'Em Restock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IPPS at none against Rip'Em Restock's shown. Rip'Em Restock's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPPS ships an update every 7 months, Rip'Em Restock daily. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPPS versus Rip'Em Restock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPPSRip'Em Restock
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (257 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings257 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB58 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTRADOC MobileStephen Leonard

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
Show 10 more
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • 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

Rip'Em Restock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IPPS

No in-app purchases

None

Rip'Em Restock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPPS free?
IPPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rip'Em Restock free?
Rip'Em Restock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPPS or Rip'Em Restock have ads?
Rip'Em Restock shows ads; IPPS does not.
Which is updated more often, IPPS or Rip'Em Restock?
IPPS ships an update every 7 months, and Rip'Em Restock daily. Most recently, IPPS was updated on September 3, 2026 and Rip'Em Restock on September 21, 2026.

Other comparisons