Comparison

IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 vs exam mastery

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

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About

IFSTA Driver/Operator 4

This app provides training materials for fire service driver/operators, covering pumping and aerial apparatus. It includes exam preparation with over 700 questions, an audiobook of the entire manual, and free flashcards for key terms. Access to Chapter 1 is free for all features.

Highlights
  • Exam preparation with 700+ questions
  • Full audiobook narration
  • Offline access for audiobook
  • Flashcards for key terms
  • Progress tracking for exams
  • Free access to Chapter 1 content
Features
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The‬‭ Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook,‬‭ 4th‬ Edition‬‭ is designed to educate driver/operators who‬‭ are responsible for‬ operating apparatus equipped with fire pumps and/or aerial devices. The‬‭ information from the manual aids the driver/operator in meeting the job‬ performance requirements (JPRs) found in Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, and 17‬ of NFPA 1010,‬‭ Standard on Professional Qualifications‬‭ for Firefighters,‬‭ 2024 Edition‬‭ . This IFSTA App supports the content‬‭ provided in‬‭ Pumping‬‭ and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th Edition‬‭ ,‬Manual.‬ ‭Exam Prep:‬ ‭Over 700 IFSTA®-validated Exam Prep questions are available to confirm‬ your understanding of the content in the‬‭ Pumping and‬‭ Aerial Apparatus ‭ Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th Edition,‬‭ Manual. The‬‭ Exam Prep‬‭ covers all 21 chapters of the Manual. Exam Prep tracks and records your‬‭ progress, allowing you to review your exams and study your weaknesses.‬ In addition, your missed questions are automatically added to your study‬ deck. This feature requires an in-app purchase. All users have free access‬ to Chapter 1.‬ ‭ Audiobook:‬ ‭Purchase the‬‭ Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator‬‭ Handbook, 4th Edition,‬‭ Audiobook through this IFSTA‬‭ App. All 21‬‭ chapters are narrated in their entirety for 19 hours of content. Features‬‭ include offline access, bookmarks, and the ability to listen at your own‬‭ speed. This feature requires an in-app purchase. All users have free access‬‭ to Chapter 1.‬ ‭ Flashcards:‬ ‭Review all 440 key terms and definitions found in all 21 chapters between‬‭ Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th‬‭ Edition,‬‭ with Flashcards. Study selected chapters‬‭ or combine the deck‬ together. This feature is FREE for all users.‬ ‭ This app covers the following topics:‬ ‬‭ - General Apparatus Visual/Operational Checks‬ ‬‭ - Apparatus Safety and Driving Emergency Vehicles‬ ‬‭ - Positioning Pumping Apparatus‬ ‬‭ - Principles of Water‬ ‬‭ - Hose Nozzles and Flow Rates‬ ‬‭ - Theoretical Pressure Calculations‬ ‬‭ - Fireground Hydraulic Calculations‬ ‬‭ - Fire Pump Characteristics‬ ‬‭ - Pump Operations from Pressurized Sources‬ ‬‭ - Pump Operations from Static Water Supply‬ ‬‭ - Fireground Pump Operations‬ ‬‭ - Water Shuttle Operations‬ - ‬‭Foam Types and Systems‬ ‬‭ - Pumping Apparatus Testing‬ ‬‭ - Introduction to Aerial Fire Apparatus‬ ‬‭ - Positioning Aerial Apparatus‬ ‬‭ - Stabilizing the Aerial Apparatus‬ ‬‭ - Operating Aerial Apparatus‬ ‬‭ - Aerial Apparatus Strategies and Tactics‬ ‬‭ - Fire Service Knowledge and Skills for Driver/Operators‬ ‬‭- Fire Department Communications‬

About

exam mastery

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Get Personalized Learning Outcomes for everyone. An in-depth performance analysis, where you can know your strong and weak points, your all India rank, your state rank etc. You will also get a virtual tutor who is completely dedicated to bringing out the best in you. It will prioritize your concepts, chapters, topics, and questions through machine learning. Get this innovative learning experience only on Exam Mastery!!

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IFSTA Driver/Operator 44 screens
exam mastery3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 at 13.0 against exam mastery's 15.5. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and exam mastery sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 versus exam mastery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFSTA Driver/Operator 4exam mastery
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIFSTAOnline Learning

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IFSTA Driver/Operator 4

One-time2
  • IFSTA Driver/Operator 4$14.99
  • IFSTA Driver/Operator 4$29.99
10 purchases

exam mastery

One-time10
  • Package - AS$29.99
  • Package - AV$34.99
  • Package - AW$39.99
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  • Package - BA$39.99
  • Package - BD$39.99
  • Package - BB$39.99
  • Package - AZ$39.99
  • Package - BE$44.99
  • Package - BG$49.99
  • Package - BH$49.99

Questions

Is IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 free?
IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is exam mastery free?
exam mastery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 or exam mastery have ads?
Neither IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 nor exam mastery shows ads.

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