FAA E vs Fed Mobile Pay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FAA E
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) E-IDS Survey Tool is designed to enhance data collection at E-IDS facilities. Approved users of this Tool will have access to FAA facility data and all functions necessary to complete the survey process. The E-IDS Survey Tool is intended for specific purposes but is not solely for one group of people and should be made available for public use. Please accept this application for public distribution. This App has the following capabilities: - Creating surveys using a simple and intuitive question and answer format - Storing surveys locally in the device with the ability to synchronize to the E-IDS Survey Web App - Operating in offline mode or βAirplaneβ mode for use without data/Wi-Fi connection - Ability to synchronize surveys to the back-end of the Telecommunications Enterprise Management Tools (TEMT) suite The E-IDS Survey Tool is intended for specific purposes but is not solely for one group of people and should be made available for public use. Please accept this application for public distribution.
Fed Mobile Pay
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With the Fed Mobile Pay app from the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, government employees can simply and securely collect payments anytime, anywhere using an iOS device and an approved credit card reader. Fed Mobile Pay accepts credit card payments from customers. The approved card reader accepts the following types of payments: contact chip cards, contactless chip cards, magstripe cards, and contactless mobile wallets (Apple Pay and Google Pay). As an agent in the field or a government representative, you can use Fed Mobile Pay to streamline your workflow. Fed Mobile Pay supports Touch ID and Face ID (on supported devices) for easy login. Approved users provide remittance information and submit a payment. Itβs that simple! Agencies β Please contact your representative at the Bureau of Fiscal Service for more information on using Fed Mobile Pay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FAA E at 16.0 against Fed Mobile Pay's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FAA E | Fed Mobile Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Federal Aviation Administration | Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland |
In-app purchases
FAA E
No in-app purchases
Fed Mobile Pay
No in-app purchases






