# IPPS vs hey!

The clearest difference is rating: hey! at 5.0 against IPPS's 1.5. hey! also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). IPPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (260 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. hey! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IPPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

hey! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPPS has 260 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPPS ships an update every 7 months, hey! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPPS | hey! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipps-a-launch-platform/id1555325361/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-screen-time-control/id6810034213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRADOC Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/960437358) | [X1 Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810034215) |

## What reviewers say

### IPPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipps-a-launch-platform/id1555325361)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Mobile leave submission capability
- ✅ Recent updates improving functionality
- 👁️ Ability to view STP and promotion points
- 🔐 Security features implemented
- ⚡ Convenient phone-based access to records

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🌐 Functions as webpage wrapper, not true app
- 🔐 Complex authentication and certificate installation
- 📵 Poor mobile optimization and display
- ⏱️ Slow performance and timeouts

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### hey!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-screen-time-control/id6810034213)

This app helps you manage phone usage with a virtual companion who encourages breaks and rewards them with in-app currency. Earn coins by taking breaks to buy items for your companion or decorate their room. Track your progress and mood without pressure to maintain streaks.

**Highlights:** Virtual companion for focus, Earn coins for breaks, Decorate companion's room, Track mood and sessions, Focus Filter integration, No streaks or pressure

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hey Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| hey Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| hey Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPPS free?

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

### Is hey! free?

hey! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPPS or hey!?

hey! is rated higher. IPPS averages 1.5 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while hey! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IPPS or hey! have ads?

Neither IPPS nor hey! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPPS or hey!?

IPPS ships an update every 7 months, and hey! every 9 days. Most recently, IPPS was updated on October 22, 2026 and hey! on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*