Comparison

IFSTA® Mobile App vs Subjectly

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

Head to head
About

IFSTA® Mobile App

Access IFSTA's extensive library of firefighting training materials, including audiobooks, exam prep, skill videos, and interactive lessons. Review key terms with flashcards and test your knowledge with identification quizzes. Progress tracking and customizable study options are available.

Highlights
  • Flashcards for key terms
  • Identification quizzes
  • Skill videos with written steps
  • Audiobook playback with notes
  • Customizable exam preparation
  • Interactive learning lessons
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IFSTA® Mobile App The IFSTA® Mobile App is designed to combine multiple IFSTA titles’ support materials into one central location for individual learners. This app provides convenient access to several IFSTA Audiobooks, Exam Preps, Interactives, Skill Videos, and more! Create an account or log in using your existing IFSTA credentials to begin. Flashcards: Use the flashcards feature to review the key terms and definitions found in IFSTA manuals. Select individual chapters or create your own custom Study Deck to review focus areas. The Glossary provides a searchable list of all key terms. Flashcards are provided at no cost. Identification: Test your fire service knowledge with this feature, which includes photo identification questions covering tools, equipment, containers, and placards. Identification is provided at no cost. Skill Videos: Prepare for the hands-on portion of your training by watching Skill Videos covering the IFSTA-validated skill sheets. Each video demonstrates the steps required to perform various firefighting skills. Bookmark and download specific Skill Videos. Written steps are included with each video. Skill Videos are provided at no cost. Audiobook: Listen to an IFSTA-validated manual in audio format. Audiobook features include offline listening, note-taking capabilities, and variable speed playback. Audiobooks are available as an in-app purchase. Exam Prep: Prepare for a certification exam using these multiple-choice questions. Customize a practice exam by setting a timer, shuffling questions and answers, and selecting the number of attempts. Exam Prep tracks your progress, allowing you to review your exams and create a custom Study Deck with questions of your choosing. Exam Preps are available as an in-app purchase. Interactive: These self-paced interactive lessons cover the title's learning objectives and use media-rich interactions to enhance the learning experience. They include text, audio, images, videos, and knowledge checks. Interactives are available as an in-app purchase. Support: Contact IFSTA support at support@ifsta.org or call (800) 654-4055 for assistance with the IFSTA Mobile App. Note: If you have previously used single-titled IFSTA Apps, such as (IFSTA Essentials 8), use your IFSTA credentials to ensure your purchases, progress, and data are migrated over. This applies to the following titles: • Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition • Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 9th Edition • Fire and Life Safety Educator, 4th Edition • Hazardous Materials Technician, 3rd Edition • Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 6th Edition • Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th Edition

About

Subjectly

This AI-powered learning companion generates personalized podcasts on your interests. Snap a photo for instant educational insights and test your knowledge with quizzes. Save content and enjoy a smarter experience that adapts to your learning goals.

Highlights
  • AI-generated podcasts
  • Photo-based educational insights
  • Knowledge quizzes
  • Content saving
  • Personalized learning experience
Features
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Subjectly is your personalized AI-powered learning companion. Listen to AI-generated podcasts on topics you care about! Snap a photo of anything and get instant educational insights tailored to your interests. Take quizzes to test your knowledge, and save your favorite content for later. The more you use Subjectly, the smarter your experience gets — all driven by your unique interests and learning goals! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IFSTA® Mobile App4 screens
Subjectly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Subjectly at 5.0 against IFSTA® Mobile App's 4.2. IFSTA® Mobile App's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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® Mobile App sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Subjectly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subjectly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IFSTA® Mobile App versus Subjectly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFSTA® Mobile AppSubjectly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB45 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIFSTAJACOB DAVID ELLIOTT EPSTEIN

In-app purchases

11 purchases

IFSTA® Mobile App

One-time11
  • DO4 Examprep$14.99
  • H6 Examprep$14.99
  • H3 Examprep$14.99
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  • E8 Examprep$19.99
  • CO7 Audiobook$24.99
  • DO4 Interactive$24.99
  • E8 Interactive$24.99
  • DO4 Audiobook$29.99
  • E8 Audiobooks$29.99
  • H3 Audiobook$29.99
  • H6 Audiobook$34.99
4 purchases

Subjectly

Subscriptions4
  • Starter$4.991 Month
  • Basic$9.991 Month
  • Premium$14.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Premium Plus$21.991 Month

Questions

Is IFSTA® Mobile App free?
IFSTA® Mobile App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subjectly free?
Subjectly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IFSTA® Mobile App or Subjectly?
Subjectly is rated higher. IFSTA® Mobile App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Subjectly averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do IFSTA® Mobile App or Subjectly have ads?
Neither IFSTA® Mobile App nor Subjectly shows ads.

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