# IFSTA® Mobile App vs IFSA

The clearest difference is rating: IFSA at 5.0 against IFSTA® Mobile App's 4.2. IFSA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). IFSTA® Mobile App's advantage is chart position (#170 vs unranked) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IFSTA® Mobile App sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. IFSA asks for nothing beyond the download.

IFSA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFSTA® Mobile App has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IFSTA® Mobile App ships an update every 11 days, IFSA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IFSTA® Mobile App | IFSA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-mobile-app/id6756294070/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsa/id6767920267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFSTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/495289396) | [DOUGLAS FRANKLIN RICE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896520477) |

## What reviewers say

### IFSTA® Mobile App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-mobile-app/id6756294070)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DO4 Examprep | $14.99 | one-time |
| H6 Examprep | $14.99 | one-time |
| H3 Examprep | $14.99 | one-time |
| E8 Examprep | $19.99 | one-time |
| CO7 Audiobook | $24.99 | one-time |
| DO4 Interactive | $24.99 | one-time |
| E8 Interactive | $24.99 | one-time |
| DO4 Audiobook | $29.99 | one-time |
| E8 Audiobooks | $29.99 | one-time |
| H6 Audiobook | $34.99 | one-time |


### IFSA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsa/id6767920267)

This app connects fire protection professionals globally, offering industry news, educational resources, and a product directory. Users can learn through lessons, take quizzes, earn certificates, and listen to industry podcasts. It keeps professionals updated on the latest news and events in fire protection.

**Highlights:** Industry news and events, Fire protection product directory, Educational lessons and quizzes, Certificates and learning history, Industry podcast (audio/video), Available in 29 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IFSTA® Mobile App free?

IFSTA® Mobile App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IFSA free?

IFSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IFSTA® Mobile App or IFSA?

IFSA is rated higher. IFSTA® Mobile App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while IFSA averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do IFSTA® Mobile App or IFSA have ads?

Neither IFSTA® Mobile App nor IFSA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IFSTA® Mobile App or IFSA?

IFSTA® Mobile App ships an update every 11 days, and IFSA every 2 weeks. Most recently, IFSTA® Mobile App was updated on November 15, 2026 and IFSA on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*