Comparison

FedFireGuide vs GS Pay Calculator

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

Head to head
About

FedFireGuide

Features
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FedFireGuide is the essential pay calculator for federal firefighters working under the GS pay scale system. Whether you're a shift firefighter, chief, or inspector, quickly calculate your accurate pay breakdown based on official 2025 GS pay scales. Features: • Accurate pay calculations based on 2025 GS pay scales (GS-3 through GS-12) • Support for all 50+ locality pay areas across the US • COLA adjustments for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands • Firefighter-specific hourly rate calculations (2,756 hour annual basis) • Overtime calculations with proper rate caps • Support for 72, 60, and 56-hour work weeks • Per pay period and annual salary breakdowns • Clean, easy-to-read interface designed specifically for firefighters • All calculations performed locally on your device - no data collection • Dark mode optimized with traditional firefighter colors (red and gold) Perfect for: Shift firefighters working 72-hour weeks Fire chiefs and inspectors Anyone considering a federal firefighter career Current federal employees evaluating promotion opportunities Privacy: FedFireGuide does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. All calculations are performed locally on your device. Disclaimer: Pay calculations are based on 2025 GS pay scales and should be verified with official sources. This app is provided for informational purposes only. Powered by Stellar Wealth Management - Tax Professionals for Federal Employees.

About

GS Pay Calculator

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GS Pay Calculator makes it easy to check 2026 General Schedule pay on iPhone. Choose a GS grade, step, and locality to see the annual salary based on official 2026 OPM base pay and locality percentages. Compare two locations side by side, save frequent lookups for quick reuse, and share results when needed. Features: • 2026 GS pay lookup by grade, step, and locality • Side-by-side locality comparison • Saved lookups stored on your device • Share results from the app • Light and dark mode • Clean mobile-friendly layout GS Pay Calculator is designed as a simple reference tool for standard 2026 General Schedule pay. Important: This app covers standard 2026 GS pay only. It does not include special rate tables, LEO tables, overtime, premium pay, or non-GS pay systems. Source data is based on official U.S. Office of Personnel Management 2026 General Schedule information.

Screenshots

FedFireGuide4 screens
GS Pay Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

FedFireGuide and GS Pay Calculator are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FedFireGuide versus GS Pay Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFedFireGuideGS Pay Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStelmaszek Company LtdDeloise Moore

In-app purchases

None

FedFireGuide

No in-app purchases

None

GS Pay Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FedFireGuide free?
FedFireGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GS Pay Calculator free?
GS Pay Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FedFireGuide or GS Pay Calculator have ads?
Neither FedFireGuide nor GS Pay Calculator shows ads.

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