Comparison

VA Claim Guide vs FIRD

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

Head to head
About

VA Claim Guide

Features
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VA Claim Guide helps veterans better understand their disability rating and build stronger claims with practical, easy-to-use tools. Whether you’re just getting started or trying to increase your rating, this app gives you the clarity and structure you need. KEY FEATURES β€’ VA Math Calculator Accurately calculate your combined VA disability rating using official VA math logic. β€’ Condition Rating Lookup (CFR Database) Search 300+ VA-rated conditions with diagnostic codes and rating criteria. β€’ Compensation Calculator Estimate your monthly VA disability pay based on your rating. β€’ Backpay Estimator Understand potential retroactive compensation. β€’ What-If Simulator Test different rating scenarios and see how changes impact your combined rating. β€’ Claim Risk Calculator Evaluate potential risks before filing or increasing your claim. β€’ Personal Statement Guide Follow a structured format to write stronger personal statements that support your claim. β€’ Buddy Letter Generator Create supporting statements to strengthen your evidence. β€’ Claim Strategy Guidance Learn how to approach your claim and avoid common mistakes. WHY THIS APP VA disability claims can be confusing and frustrating. This app simplifies the process by giving you clear tools and guidance so you can make informed decisions. A stronger claim can impact your rating β€” and your monthly compensation. Download VA Claim Guide and take control of your claim.

About

FIRD

Features
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FIRD is a private, on-device inventory and range log for firearm owners who want better maintenance records without sending sensitive data to a cloud service. Track your firearms, round counts, parts, ammunition, suppressors, range sessions, maintenance logs, malfunctions, and exportable history reports in one organized place. Key features: - Firearm inventory with manufacturer, model, caliber, serial number, round count, parts, and cover photo support - Parts-level wear tracking with service-life thresholds and replacement history - Range session logging with automatic round-count propagation to firearms and active parts - Ammunition inventory with caliber/load grouping, quantity tracking, purchase cost history, and low-stock alerts - UPC barcode scanning for faster ammo entry, backed by local seed data - Suppressor tracking with host usage summaries and weight-based cleaning reminders - Maintenance logs for cleaning, repairs, inspections, and part replacements - Malfunction logging with type summaries and optional ammo association - Platform-aware presets for common firearm families - Firearm history PDF export, including redacted export options - Optional Face ID app lock and privacy masking for sensitive details - Local notifications for part wear, cleaning reminders, suppressor weight, and ammo stock thresholds Privacy-first by design: FIRD stores your inventory on your device. There is no account, no backend, no social feed, and no cloud sync. Sensitive exports include redacted options, and the app can mask serial numbers, NFA status, and round counts when privacy mode is active. FIRD is an inventory, maintenance, and recordkeeping tool. It does not sell firearms, ammunition, suppressors, or firearm parts, and it does not facilitate transactions or transfers. All brand names, product names, and trademarks referenced in FIRD are the property of their respective owners. Use of these names is for identification purposes only. FIRD is not affiliated with or endorsed by any firearm or ammunition manufacturer

Screenshots

VA Claim Guide4 screens
FIRD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FIRD at none against VA Claim Guide's 1. VA Claim Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. VA Claim Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FIRD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
VA Claim Guide versus FIRD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVA Claim GuideFIRD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWILLIAM C TERPENNINGOnTarget Data, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VA Claim Guide

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$4.99
None

FIRD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VA Claim Guide free?
VA Claim Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FIRD free?
FIRD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VA Claim Guide or FIRD have ads?
Neither VA Claim Guide nor FIRD shows ads.

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