Comparison

DGIT Connect vs IFSTA Chief Officer 4

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

Head to head
About

DGIT Connect

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Stay up to date on the latest DGSOM news and events with the new DGIT Connect mobile app. Never miss another CME course or seminar opportunity. With the Digest tile, view and add the latest DGSOM events to your calendar and follow research and funding opportunities while on the go. Sign in virtually to a DGSOM conference or event using the A-List QR reader. Stay current on latest UCLA Health IT news alerts, and announcements with the Alerts tile. Nominate a colleague for exhibiting Cultural North Star values. Request DGIT software services or contact UCLA Health customer care from the mobile app menu. Reserve your office space. Submit a ServiceNow ticket easily Login with your AD account in Okta. you’ll receive instant access to the latest tiles assigned to your working group.

About

IFSTA Chief Officer 4

This app provides emergency services personnel with essential leadership skills for Chief Officer candidates. It includes flashcards and chapter 1 of an audiobook and exam prep for free, with in-app purchases for full access to study materials and audio content.

Highlights
  • Flashcards for key terms
  • Exam prep with progress tracking
  • Chapter 1 audiobook access
  • Offline audiobook listening
  • Human Resources Management
  • Emergency Services Administration
Features
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The Chief Officer, 4th Edition, Manual provides emergency services personnel with the skills needed to reach the performance requirements of NFPA 1021. This IFSTA App equips Level III and IV Chief Officer candidates with the tools they need to develop safe, efficient and effective leadership skills, and supports the content provided in our Chief Officer, 4th Edition, Manual. Included FREE in this app is Flashcards and Chapter 1 of the Audiobook and Exam Prep. Flashcards: Review all 23 key terms and definitions found in all 10 chapters of the Chief Officer, 4th Edition, Manual with flashcards. This feature is FREE for all users. Exam Prep: Use the 502 IFSTAⓇ-validated Exam Prep questions to confirm your understanding of the content in the Chief Officer, 4th Edition, Manual. The Exam Prep covers all 10 chapters of the Manual. Exam Prep tracks and records your progress, allowing you to review your exams and study your weaknesses. In addition, your missed questions are automatically added to your study deck. This feature requires an in-app purchase. All users have free access to Chapter 1. Audiobook: Purchase the Chief Officer, 4th Edition, Audiobook through the Companion App. All 10 chapters are narrated in their entirety for 10 hours of content. Features include offline access, bookmarks, and the ability to listen at your own speed. All users have free access to Chapter 1. This App covers the following topics: • Human Resources Management • Community Relations • Emergency Services Administration • Fire Inspection and Safety Planning • Emergency Services Delivery • Emergency Management • Human Resources Management • Risk Management • Government Relations • Emergency Services Administration Planning

Screenshots

DGIT Connect4 screens
IFSTA Chief Officer 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DGIT Connect at none against IFSTA Chief Officer 4's 2. DGIT Connect also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. IFSTA Chief Officer 4 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DGIT Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DGIT Connect ships an update every 2 months, IFSTA Chief Officer 4 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DGIT Connect versus IFSTA Chief Officer 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDGIT ConnectIFSTA Chief Officer 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUCLA HealthIFSTA

In-app purchases

None

DGIT Connect

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IFSTA Chief Officer 4

One-time2
  • Unlock all Exam Prep$14.99
  • Unlock All AudioBooks$29.99

Questions

Is DGIT Connect free?
DGIT Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFSTA Chief Officer 4 free?
IFSTA Chief Officer 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DGIT Connect or IFSTA Chief Officer 4 have ads?
Neither DGIT Connect nor IFSTA Chief Officer 4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DGIT Connect or IFSTA Chief Officer 4?
DGIT Connect ships an update every 2 months, and IFSTA Chief Officer 4 every 12 months. Most recently, DGIT Connect was updated on November 3, 2026 and IFSTA Chief Officer 4 on November 4, 2026.

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