# EMT Prep vs IFSTA Essentials 8

The clearest difference is rating: EMT Prep at 4.7 against IFSTA Essentials 8's 2.8. EMT Prep also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 26) and review sentiment (25% vs 10%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMT Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and IFSTA Essentials 8 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EMT Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMT Prep has 1.6K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EMT Prep's written reviews are positive against 10% of IFSTA Essentials 8's.

EMT Prep ships an update monthly, IFSTA Essentials 8 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMT Prep | IFSTA Essentials 8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emt-prep/id1568136144/reviews)** | [2.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-essentials-8/id6654913928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MastrAPI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618627725) | [IFSTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/495289396) |

## What reviewers say

### EMT Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emt-prep/id1568136144)

Prepare for your NREMT or EMT employment exams with a comprehensive study guide. Access thousands of questions with detailed explanations across key medical and operational chapters. Track your progress and compare your scores to the community average.

**Highlights:** Thousands of practice questions, Detailed explanations, Six major NREMT chapters covered, Customizable exam options, Performance tracking and statistics, Community score comparison

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for EMT/firefighter prep
- 💡 Helpful study tool that assisted in passing the NREMT

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect answers and explanations
- 🐛 Poorly written and grammatically incorrect questions
- 🐛 Incomplete questions with limited answer choices
- 🐛 Outdated content not reflecting current NREMT standards
- 🐛 Unreliable home screen widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty canceling subscription
- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve quality control of questions and answers
- Provide more comprehensive explanations for correct and incorrect answers


### IFSTA Essentials 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-essentials-8/id6654913928)

This educational app provides comprehensive study materials for aspiring firefighters based on the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition manual. It offers exam preparation, interactive modules, flashcards, and skill videos to enhance learning and test knowledge.

**Highlights:** Exam Prep with 1,271 validated questions, Audiobook with offline access, Interactive learning modules, Flashcards for key terms, Tool and equipment identification, Skill videos for hands-on preparation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Exam Prep Chapters | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Interactive | $25.00 | one-time |
| Unlock all Audiobook Chapters | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMT Prep free?

EMT Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IFSTA Essentials 8 free?

IFSTA Essentials 8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EMT Prep or IFSTA Essentials 8?

EMT Prep is rated higher. EMT Prep averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while IFSTA Essentials 8 averages 2.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do EMT Prep or IFSTA Essentials 8 have ads?

Neither EMT Prep nor IFSTA Essentials 8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMT Prep or IFSTA Essentials 8?

EMT Prep ships an update monthly, and IFSTA Essentials 8 every 6 weeks. Most recently, EMT Prep was updated on September 22, 2026 and IFSTA Essentials 8 on September 22, 2026.

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