Comparison

Firefighter I & II Test Prep vs IFSTA Driver/Operator 3

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

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About

Firefighter I & II Test Prep

Prepare for your Firefighter certification exam with a personalized study plan. Practice over 800 multiple-choice questions, track your progress, and compare your scores to the community average to boost your confidence for the written test.

Highlights
  • Personalized study plan
  • 800+ practice questions
  • Track strengths and weaknesses
  • Detailed test statistics
  • Community score comparison
  • Topic-based learning
Features
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Pass your Firefighter Exam with flying colors! Boost your confidence in passing the first time with our mobile app and a personal study plan based on your current skill and requirements. The Firefighter Exam does not require you to have any special knowledge of firefighting or the Fire Department. The exam includes multiple-choice questions that test reading, problem-solving, and applying rules and concepts. Once you pass the written test, you also must do an in-person interview with FDNY Officers. Once the exam is completed, you are considered to be a Firefighter Applicant and your name will be put on a civil service list based on the order of performance and other factors. Candidates will then be called to take the physical portion of the exam. The Applicant also will undergo a medical and psychological evaluation, a drug screening, and a background check. Follow a specially designed personal study plan and train yourself to pass the first time! Key features: - Choose from different topics required to pass a certification - Practice with 800+ questions - Track your strengths and weaknesses within Stats section of the app - Study detailed statistics of every test you take - Compare your score to the community average for almost any type of exam - - - - Purchases, subscriptions and terms You need to buy lifetime access or subscribe to get access to all features, courses and questions. The cost of the purchase is charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions are auto-renewable and are billed at the rate and period selected depending on the subscription plan. Users’ accounts are charged for auto-renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use: https://mastrapi.com/terms Privacy policy: https://mastrapi.com/policy

About

IFSTA Driver/Operator 3

This app supports driver and operator training for pumping and aerial fire apparatus. It offers flashcards for key terms and exam preparation questions. An audiobook version of the manual is also available for purchase.

Highlights
  • Pumping and aerial apparatus training
  • Flashcards for key terms
  • Exam preparation with progress tracking
  • Audiobook with offline access
  • Covers 20 chapters of the manual
Features
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The Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, 3rd Edition, streamlines the driver/operator training process by combining pumping and aerial apparatus topics. This App supports the content provided in our Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, 3rd Edition, Manual. Included FREE in this App is Flashcards and Chapter 1 of the Exam Prep and Audiobook. Flashcards: Review all 298 key terms and definitions found in all 20 chapters of the Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, 3rd Edition, Manual with flashcards. This feature is FREE for all users. Exam Prep: Use the 957 IFSTAⓇ-validated Exam Prep questions to confirm your understanding of the content in the Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition, Manual. The Exam Prep covers all 20 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 Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition, Audiobook through the App. All 20 chapters are narrated in their entirety for 18 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: - Types of Apparatus Equipped with a Pump - Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance - Apparatus Safety and Operating Emergency Vehicles - Positioning Apparatus - Principles of Water - Hose Nozzles and Flow Rates - Theoretical Pressure Calculations - Fireground Hydraulic Calculations - Fire Pump Theory - Operating Fire Pumps - Static Water Supply Sources - Relay Pumping Operations - Water Shuttle Operations - Foam Equipment and Systems - Apparatus Testing - Introduction to Aerial Fire Apparatus - Positioning Aerial Apparatus - Stabilizing the Apparatus - Operating Aerial Apparatus - Aerial Apparatus Strategies and Tactics

Screenshots

Firefighter I & II Test Prep4 screens
IFSTA Driver/Operator 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Firefighter I & II Test Prep at 4.6 against IFSTA Driver/Operator 3's 2.8. Firefighter I & II Test Prep also leads on ratings volume (189 vs 24). IFSTA Driver/Operator 3's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 20%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Firefighter I & II Test Prep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Firefighter I & II Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefighter I & II Test Prep has 189 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Firefighter I & II Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 38% of IFSTA Driver/Operator 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firefighter I & II Test Prep ships an update every 4 months, IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Firefighter I & II Test Prep versus IFSTA Driver/Operator 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirefighter I & II Test PrepIFSTA Driver/Operator 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (189 ratings) — better2.8 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings189 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMastrAPIIFSTA

Customer experience

Firefighter I & II Test Prep

All ratings189 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

IFSTA Driver/Operator 3

All ratings24 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Firefighter I & II Test Prep

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly with Trial7 Days trial$24.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

IFSTA Driver/Operator 3

One-time2
  • Unlock All Exam Prep Chapters$14.99
  • Unlock All Audiobooks$32.99

Questions

Is Firefighter I & II Test Prep free?
Firefighter I & II Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 free?
IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firefighter I & II Test Prep or IFSTA Driver/Operator 3?
Firefighter I & II Test Prep is rated higher. Firefighter I & II Test Prep averages 4.6 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 averages 2.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Firefighter I & II Test Prep or IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 have ads?
Neither Firefighter I & II Test Prep nor IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firefighter I & II Test Prep or IFSTA Driver/Operator 3?
Firefighter I & II Test Prep ships an update every 4 months, and IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 every 5 months. Most recently, Firefighter I & II Test Prep was updated on October 21, 2026 and IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 on October 21, 2026.

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