PSG MyEducation vs IFSTA Driver/Operator 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PSG MyEducation
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MyEducation - your PSG platform where you can upskill yourself, expand your knowledge, grow as an individual, and spend quality time on self-development.
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.
- Pumping and aerial apparatus training
- Flashcards for key terms
- Exam preparation with progress tracking
- Audiobook with offline access
- Covers 20 chapters of the manual
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PSG MyEducation at none against IFSTA Driver/Operator 3's 2. IFSTA Driver/Operator 3's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 44 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PSG MyEducation asks for nothing beyond the download.
PSG MyEducation ships an update every 44 months, IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PSG MyEducation | IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.8 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PSG Management | IFSTA |
In-app purchases
PSG MyEducation
No in-app purchases
IFSTA Driver/Operator 3
- Unlock All Exam Prep Chapters$14.99
- Unlock All Audiobooks$32.99
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