IFAC Smart vs DCC Catalyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IFAC Smart
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This mobile application provides self-paced and facilitated modules for professional development in Food Safety and Quality Assurance management.
DCC Catalyst
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When you can learn on the go then why to wait for old classrooms style trainings. Just simplify your learning journey by going through courses, assessments etc. in taps & swipes. Try the DCC Catalyst App, a simple, secure and engaging way to take control of your learning on the go! You could be a Learner, Trainer or People manager; the app delivers on its promise to simplify your learning by providing anytime, anywhere access. That’s not all, users of the App receive pdf, learning nuggets, assessments which make every day learning all the more exciting. What all can you do? * View and complete all assigned tasks * View Assessments & complete the same on time * View/update your profile * Reply to discussion groups & learn through peer learning * View your learning progress and results
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DCC Catalyst at none against IFAC Smart's 7. IFAC Smart's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. IFAC Smart sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. DCC Catalyst asks for nothing beyond the download.
IFAC Smart ships an update every 2 weeks, DCC Catalyst every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IFAC Smart | DCC Catalyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | IYALAGO FOOD ASSURANCE CONSULTANTS CC | UpGrad Education Private Limited |
In-app purchases
IFAC Smart
- Tier 1 Test$0.99
- Tier 20$40.00
- HACCP For HACCP Team$80.00
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- Tier 54$95.00
- Supplier Auditing$109.00
- Internal Auditing$125.99
- Tier 60$140.99
DCC Catalyst
No in-app purchases
Questions
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