Comparison

IPPS vs BLC Schedule Tracker

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
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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

BLC Schedule Tracker

Features
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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.

Screenshots

IPPS4 screens
BLC Schedule Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPPS versus BLC Schedule Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPPSBLC Schedule Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (257 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings257 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB16 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTRADOC MobileSungyeong 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

None

IPPS

No in-app purchases

None

BLC Schedule Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPPS free?
IPPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLC Schedule Tracker free?
BLC Schedule Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPPS or BLC Schedule Tracker have ads?
BLC Schedule Tracker shows ads; IPPS does not.

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