Comparison

MDMP Trainer vs Yellow Book Reference

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MDMP Trainer

Master the U.S. Army's 7-step planning process with this comprehensive toolkit. Features flashcards, quizzes, doctrine references, and a unique study mode to help you prepare for professional military education, staff briefs, and boards. Improve your decision-making skills and lead more effectively.

Highlights
  • 70+ MDMP step flashcards
  • 150+ quiz questions with references
  • Doctrine reference viewer (FM 5-0)
  • Voice-to-text study mode
  • Correlation of Forces Calculator
  • Regular doctrinal updates
Features
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Train smarter. Lead better. MDMP is your all-in-one toolkit for mastering the U.S. Army’s 7-step planning process. Whether you're preparing for PME, planning a staff brief, or studying for your next board, this app delivers the tools and structure to help you succeed. What’s Inside: • 70+ flip-style flashcards organized by MDMP step • 150+ multiple-choice quiz questions with doctrinal references • Doctrine reference viewer: FM 5-0, unit symbols, tactical tasks, and more • “Focus on Your Goal” study mode with voice-to-text accuracy tracking • Correlation of Forces Calculator: get realistic Force Ratios / Estimate Losses Built for: • Army officers and NCOs • CGSC and SGM-A students • ROTC, OCS, and WOCS candidates • Staff planners • Anyone studying the military decision-making process Based on official doctrine: All flashcards and quiz questions are sourced from U.S. Army publications including FM 5-0. This app uses publicly available material and is regularly updated to ensure doctrinal accuracy. From “Receipt of Mission” to “Orders Production,” sharpen your MDMP knowledge one step at a time.

About

Yellow Book Reference

Features
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Yellow Book Reference gives you fast, searchable access to the hazard classification data found in the U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center's Yellow Book, Revision 19 (February 2021). Look up hazard classes and DODIC-related classification information for U.S. military explosives and munitions, all from an offline app built for field and warehouse use. Key features: - Full offline access -- no internet connection required once installed - Fast search across hazard classification data - Clean, mobile-friendly layout for quick field reference - No ads, no account required, no data collection This app is an independent reference tool for ammunition surveillance personnel, safety officers, and logistics staff who need quick access to hazard classification information. It reproduces publicly available reference data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, or the Defense Ammunition Center. Always confirm current classifications against official published sources before making operational or safety decisions.

Screenshots

MDMP Trainer4 screens
Yellow Book Reference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MDMP Trainer at Free against Yellow Book Reference's $9.99. Yellow Book Reference's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MDMP Trainer is free to download; Yellow Book Reference costs $9.99 up front. MDMP Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Yellow Book Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MDMP Trainer versus Yellow Book Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDMP TrainerYellow Book Reference
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio PiresArmando Archuleta

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MDMP Trainer

One-time1
  • Premium Version$1.99
None

Yellow Book Reference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MDMP Trainer free?
MDMP Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yellow Book Reference free?
Yellow Book Reference costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MDMP Trainer or Yellow Book Reference have ads?
Neither MDMP Trainer nor Yellow Book Reference shows ads.

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