Comparison

Firefighting I/II Exam Prep vs IFSTA Driver/Operator 3

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

Head to head
About

Firefighting I/II Exam Prep

Prepare for Firefighter I and II written exams with a comprehensive study guide. Access over 2,200 questions based on IFSTA Essentials 6th Edition, with page and NFPA references for each answer. Customize study sessions by chapter or create your own exams.

Highlights
  • Over 2,200 IFSTA-based questions
  • Page and NFPA references for answers
  • Comprehensive exam mode
  • Chapter-specific study
  • Customizable exam builder
  • Favorite questions
  • Review incorrect answers
Features
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Flash Fire will help fire service students and trainees prepare for written examinations for Firefighter I and Firefighter II courses. The questions are primarily based on IFSTA Essentials 6th Edition. Our app includes a test bank referenced to the IFSTA Essentials 6th Ed textbook with over 2,200 questions. Each answer to the questions includes an IFSTA page reference and NFPA 1001 reference. This app allows you to take a comprehensive exam, study questions from a specific chapter of the book, or even build your own exam based on the chapters you wish to study. Our app allows you to favorite questions you would like to review, and will even save all questions you answered incorrectly on any test so you can go back and look at them again. Additionally, Flash Fire includes questions for both FF1 and FF2. As always, don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments at: info@code3apps.com Study hard and stay safe out there! Note: Flash Fire is not directly associated with IFSTA, however our content is designed to aid those studying Essentials of Firefighting material.

About

IFSTA Driver/Operator 3

This app supports driver and operator training for pumping and aerial fire apparatus. It offers flashcards for key terms and exam preparation questions. An audiobook version of the manual is also available for purchase.

Highlights
  • Pumping and aerial apparatus training
  • Flashcards for key terms
  • Exam preparation with progress tracking
  • Audiobook with offline access
  • Covers 20 chapters of the manual
Features
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The Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, 3rd Edition, streamlines the driver/operator training process by combining pumping and aerial apparatus topics. This App supports the content provided in our Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, 3rd Edition, Manual. Included FREE in this App is Flashcards and Chapter 1 of the Exam Prep and Audiobook. Flashcards: Review all 298 key terms and definitions found in all 20 chapters of the Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, 3rd Edition, Manual with flashcards. This feature is FREE for all users. Exam Prep: Use the 957 IFSTAⓇ-validated Exam Prep questions to confirm your understanding of the content in the Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition, Manual. The Exam Prep covers all 20 chapters of the Manual. Exam Prep tracks and records your progress, allowing you to review your exams and study your weaknesses. In addition, your missed questions are automatically added to your study deck. This feature requires an in-app purchase. All users have free access to Chapter 1. Audiobook: Purchase the Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition, Audiobook through the App. All 20 chapters are narrated in their entirety for 18 hours of content. Features include offline access, bookmarks, and the ability to listen at your own speed. All users have free access to Chapter 1. This App covers the following topics: - Types of Apparatus Equipped with a Pump - Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance - Apparatus Safety and Operating Emergency Vehicles - Positioning Apparatus - Principles of Water - Hose Nozzles and Flow Rates - Theoretical Pressure Calculations - Fireground Hydraulic Calculations - Fire Pump Theory - Operating Fire Pumps - Static Water Supply Sources - Relay Pumping Operations - Water Shuttle Operations - Foam Equipment and Systems - Apparatus Testing - Introduction to Aerial Fire Apparatus - Positioning Aerial Apparatus - Stabilizing the Apparatus - Operating Aerial Apparatus - Aerial Apparatus Strategies and Tactics

Screenshots

Firefighting I/II Exam Prep4 screens
IFSTA Driver/Operator 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Firefighting I/II Exam Prep at 89% against IFSTA Driver/Operator 3's 38%. Firefighting I/II Exam Prep also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). IFSTA Driver/Operator 3's advantage is price (Free vs $11.99). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 is free to download; Firefighting I/II Exam Prep costs $11.99 up front. IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Firefighting I/II Exam Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Firefighting I/II Exam Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefighting I/II Exam Prep has 129 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Firefighting I/II Exam Prep's written reviews are positive against 38% of IFSTA Driver/Operator 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firefighting I/II Exam Prep ships an update every 4 months, IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Firefighting I/II Exam Prep versus IFSTA Driver/Operator 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirefighting I/II Exam PrepIFSTA Driver/Operator 3
Price$11.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (129 ratings) — better2.8 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings129 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCode 3 AppsIFSTA

Customer experience

Firefighting I/II Exam Prep

All ratings129 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative4.5%

IFSTA Driver/Operator 3

All ratings24 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Firefighting I/II Exam Prep

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Some questions won't go away in 'incorrect' section
  • Duplicate questions when creating own exam
  • Questions repeat frequently within the same test
  • No landscape mode for tablet use
  • Minor mistakes in page references

Requested features

5 requests
  • Update to latest edition
  • Add explanations for incorrect answers
  • Improve question bank diversity
  • Add landscape mode for tablets
  • Option to study only FF1 information

IFSTA Driver/Operator 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Firefighting I/II Exam Prep

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IFSTA Driver/Operator 3

One-time2
  • Unlock All Exam Prep Chapters$14.99
  • Unlock All Audiobooks$32.99

Questions

Is Firefighting I/II Exam Prep free?
Firefighting I/II Exam Prep costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 free?
IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firefighting I/II Exam Prep or IFSTA Driver/Operator 3?
Firefighting I/II Exam Prep is rated higher. Firefighting I/II Exam Prep averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 averages 2.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Firefighting I/II Exam Prep or IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 have ads?
Neither Firefighting I/II Exam Prep nor IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firefighting I/II Exam Prep or IFSTA Driver/Operator 3?
Firefighting I/II Exam Prep ships an update every 4 months, and IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 every 5 months. Most recently, Firefighting I/II Exam Prep was updated on October 18, 2026 and IFSTA Driver/Operator 3 on October 11, 2026.

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