IPPS vs BLC Schedule Tracker
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
BLC Schedule Tracker
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BLC Schedule Tracker provides a simple and organized way to view daily training schedules, events, notes, and important schedule updates. Key features: • View training schedules in calendar and daily formats • Quickly identify highlighted events and notes • Review event times, locations, uniforms, and daily information • Receive optional notifications for schedule updates • Use light mode or dark mode • Switch between supported display views • Access role-specific schedule information • Manage schedule and cycle data with authorized administrator access The app provides different access levels for administrators, SGL viewers, and students. Student users can view the schedule assigned to their current cycle, while authorized users can access additional schedule information and management features. Notification permission is optional. Users can change notification and privacy preferences from General Settings. BLC Schedule Tracker is designed to help users find the schedule information they need quickly and clearly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IPPS at none against BLC Schedule Tracker's shown. BLC Schedule Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | IPPS | BLC Schedule Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (257 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 257 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 211 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRADOC Mobile | Sungyeong Hwang |
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
BLC Schedule Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IPPS
No in-app purchases
BLC Schedule Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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