NFPA Journal vs UA 669
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFPA Journal
Access the complete award-winning magazine of the National Fire Protection Association on your mobile device. This app allows for easy navigation, viewing videos, linking to external websites, and sharing articles with colleagues anytime, anywhere.
- Digital magazine access
- Easy navigation
- View embedded videos
- Link to external websites
- Share articles
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NFPA Journal, the award-winning magazine of the National Fire Protection Association, is now available for download on your iPad or iPhone from the App Store. This easy-to-navigate app gives you access to the complete magazine anytime, anywhere. View videos, link to websites, and share articles with colleagues.
UA 669
Stay informed about your local union, including its history, mission, and upcoming events. Receive important announcements, political updates, and mental health resources directly on your device.
- Local union information
- Announcements and events
- Push notifications for updates
- Mental health resources
- Political initiative information
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Access important information, stay informed about local events, and receive the latest updates straight to your phone. Key features include: • Local Information: Learn about Sprinkler Fitters 669, its history, and its mission. • Announcements & Events: Stay up to date with important news and upcoming events. • Push Notifications: alerts on essential union updates and reminders. • Mental Health Resources: Access resources and support for mental wellness. • Political Information: Stay informed on political initiatives and how you can get involved. And More! Disclaimer: This app is provided as a resource to members of the Sprinkler Fitters 669 and does not represent a government entity. All government/political information included in this app is sourced from usa.gov.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: UA 669 at 100% against NFPA Journal's 33%. UA 669 also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). NFPA Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UA 669 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of NFPA Journal's written reviews are positive against 100% of UA 669's.
NFPA Journal ships an update every 3 months, UA 669 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFPA Journal | UA 669 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (8 ratings) | 3.9 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NFPA | Local Union 669 Sprinkler Fitters |
Customer experience
NFPA Journal
UA 669
In-app purchases
NFPA Journal
No in-app purchases
UA 669
No in-app purchases
