FDIC International vs FireGrid Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FDIC International
This app is your guide to North America's largest Fire & Rescue event, offering access to training, networking with industry leaders, and showcasing the latest products and services. Enhance your professional development with CAPCE-accredited continuing education.
- Access to training sessions
- Networking with industry leaders
- Exhibit hall showcasing products
- CAPCE-accredited continuing education
- Information on classroom sessions and workshops
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Welcome to the official FDIC International app! Whether you're a firefighter, EMS professional, or an industry decision-maker, this app is your essential guide to everything happening at North America’s largest Fire & Rescue event. From cutting-edge training to networking with top industry leaders, FDIC International is the ultimate destination for anyone in the fire and emergency medical services fields. FDIC provides access to thousands of Fire & Rescue professionals and world-class instructors from across the globe, offering a variety of classroom sessions, pre-conference workshops, and hands-on training opportunities. With over 200 hours of CAPCE-accredited continuing education, this is the ideal platform to enhance your professional development and stay at the forefront of your field. In addition to the educational opportunities, FDIC International is home to an expansive exhibit space where 800+ companies showcase the latest innovative products and services. Whether you're looking for new tools, technologies, or solutions to improve your work, the exhibit hall is where you’ll find the cutting-edge products that are transforming the industry. Simply put, there is no other event like FDIC International. Download the app today and get ready for an unforgettable experience.
FireGrid Manager
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FireGrid Manager is the control center for MSA devices, enabling easy setup, user-specific configs, access to Datalogs, and Firmware updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FireGrid Manager at none against FDIC International's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FDIC International ships an update every 2 months, FireGrid Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FDIC International | FireGrid Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clarion Events, Inc. | MSA - The Safety Company |
In-app purchases
FDIC International
No in-app purchases
FireGrid Manager
No in-app purchases
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