Comparison

The PFFM vs IAFF L176

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

Head to head
About

The PFFM

This official mobile app connects members of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts. Access exclusive member content, event information, and resources. Stay informed with push notifications and a member database.

Highlights
  • Members Only Content
  • Event Calendar
  • Push Notifications
  • Member Database
  • Resource Library
  • Contact Information
Features
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The official mobile app for the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts and it's members. Features include: - Members Only- Last Alarm- Upcoming Events- Social Media- About- Store- Contact- Push Notifications MEMBERS ONLY can view: - Messaging (Admin Only)- Push Notification Archive- Member Home- Membership Database- PFFM Committees- Member Assistance Program- Dana Farber Direct Connect- State Meeting Info.- Scholarships- Local Resources- By-Laws/Policy- PFFM Retirement Book

About

IAFF L176

This official mobile application provides members of Tulsa Firefighters IAFF Local 176 with access to union news, important links, and a photo gallery. Members can also view exclusive content such as directories, contracts, and voting options.

Highlights
  • Union news and updates
  • Social media integration
  • Important links and resources
  • Photo gallery
  • Member directory
  • Online voting
  • Push notifications
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The official mobile app for the Tulsa Firefighters IAFF Local 176. Features include: - What's New - Social Media - Important Links - IAFF Newswire - Photo Gallery - Contact Us - Push Notifications MEMBERS ONLY can view: - Member Home - Messaging (Admin Only) - Push Notification Archive - Member Directory - Officers & Staff - Contracts - Documents - Online Voting - Events - Negotiations - Union President - Secretary/Treasurer - District 1 VP - District 2 VP - District 3 VP - District 4VP - District 5 VP

Screenshots

The PFFM2 screens
IAFF L1764 screens

Verdict

The call

The PFFM and IAFF L176 are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The PFFM against 5.0 for IAFF L176. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The PFFM ships an update every 57 months, IAFF L176 every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The PFFM versus IAFF L176: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe PFFMIAFF L176
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 57 monthsEvery 38 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.614.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUnions-America.com, Inc.IAFF Local 176

Customer experience

The PFFM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IAFF L176

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The PFFM

No in-app purchases

None

IAFF L176

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The PFFM free?
The PFFM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IAFF L176 free?
IAFF L176 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The PFFM or IAFF L176?
The PFFM and IAFF L176 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do The PFFM or IAFF L176 have ads?
Neither The PFFM nor IAFF L176 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The PFFM or IAFF L176?
The PFFM ships an update every 57 months, and IAFF L176 every 38 months. Most recently, The PFFM was updated on November 1, 2026 and IAFF L176 on November 2, 2026.

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