# IFSTA® Mobile App vs FirePumpSim

The clearest difference is rating: FirePumpSim at 5.0 against IFSTA® Mobile App's 4.5. FirePumpSim also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). IFSTA® Mobile App's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IFSTA® Mobile App sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and FirePumpSim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FirePumpSim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFSTA® Mobile App has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IFSTA® Mobile App ships an update every 11 days, FirePumpSim weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IFSTA® Mobile App | FirePumpSim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-mobile-app/id6756294070/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firepumpsim-driver-operator/id6768447355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFSTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/495289396) | [David Gallaher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845724915) |

## What reviewers say

### IFSTA® Mobile App

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

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 |
| DO4 Interactive | $24.99 | one-time |
| E8 Interactive | $24.99 | one-time |
| DO4 Audiobook | $29.99 | one-time |
| E8 Audiobooks | $29.99 | one-time |
| H3 Audiobook | $29.99 | one-time |
| H6 Audiobook | $34.99 | one-time |


### FirePumpSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firepumpsim-driver-operator/id6768447355)

This app offers realistic pump-pressure practice for firefighters and driver/operators. It helps users work through visual fireground scenarios, calculate pump pressure, and understand friction loss with real-world fire service hydraulics.

**Highlights:** Realistic pump-pressure practice, Visual fireground scenarios, Pump pressure calculations, Friction loss practice, Teaching feedback on hydraulics, Scenario library and daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pump Operations Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IFSTA® Mobile App free?

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

### Is FirePumpSim free?

FirePumpSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

FirePumpSim is rated higher. IFSTA® Mobile App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while FirePumpSim averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither IFSTA® Mobile App nor FirePumpSim shows ads.

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

IFSTA® Mobile App ships an update every 11 days, and FirePumpSim weekly. Most recently, IFSTA® Mobile App was updated on October 15, 2026 and FirePumpSim on October 18, 2026.

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