# IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 vs FirePumpSim

The clearest difference is rating: FirePumpSim at 5.0 against IFSTA Driver/Operator 3's 2.8. FirePumpSim also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). IFSTA Driver/Operator 3's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FirePumpSim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FirePumpSim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 ships an update every 5 months, FirePumpSim weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 | FirePumpSim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-driveroperator-3/id6444622325/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firepumpsim-driver-operator/id6768447355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFSTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/495289396) | [David Gallaher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845724915) |

## What reviewers say

### IFSTA Driver/Operator 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-driveroperator-3/id6444622325)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Exam Prep Chapters | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Audiobooks | $32.99 | one-time |


### FirePumpSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firepumpsim-driver-operator/id6768447355)

This app offers realistic pump-pressure practice for firefighters and driver/operators. It helps users work through visual fireground scenarios, calculate pump pressure, and understand friction loss with real-world fire service hydraulics.

**Highlights:** Realistic pump-pressure practice, Visual fireground scenarios, Pump pressure calculations, Friction loss practice, Teaching feedback on hydraulics, Scenario library and daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pump Operations Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 free?

IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FirePumpSim free?

FirePumpSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 or FirePumpSim?

FirePumpSim is rated higher. IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while FirePumpSim averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 or FirePumpSim have ads?

Neither IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 nor FirePumpSim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 or FirePumpSim?

IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 ships an update every 5 months, and FirePumpSim weekly. Most recently, IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 was updated on October 11, 2026 and FirePumpSim on October 1, 2026.

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