Comparison

Fire Pump Operator vs GEN

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

Head to head
About

Fire Pump Operator

This app assists fire pump operators in calculating engine pressure using a standard formula. It allows for the addition of multiple friction losses, appliances, and elevations, and offers the ability to save and modify entries. Users can also adjust default coefficients and access other relevant calculators.

Highlights
  • Engine Pressure calculation
  • Add friction losses, appliances, elevations
  • Save and modify entries
  • Adjust IFSTA coefficients
  • Head Pressure calculator
  • NFA Formula calculator
Features
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New for 2026! Fire Pump Operator puts the fireground hydraulics you rely on into one fast app built for driver/operators, engineers, and firefighters working toward a pump certification. Stop second-guessing the math on the panel. Enter your numbers, get the answer, and understand the "why" behind it with plain-language reference built alongside every tool. CALCULATORS FOR THE PANEL - NFA and Iowa rate-of-flow fire flow estimates - Head pressure and elevation gain/loss - Friction loss and engine pressure - Nozzle reaction - Horizontal and vertical reach (solid stream) - Master stream and large-flow support - Standpipe and high-rise operations - Relay pumping - Tender/tanker shuttle operations - Foam and CAFS LEARN THE "WHY," NOT JUST THE ANSWER Every calculator is paired with a clear explanation of the concept behind it: engine pressure (EP), nozzle pressure (NP), friction loss (FL), appliance loss, and the coefficient formula. Ideal for studying before a promotional exam or refreshing between calls. SHARPEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE Work through quiz drills that test the formulas and concepts a pump operator is expected to know cold, and review your history to see where to focus next. APPARATUS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Browse apparatus profiles and specs so pump ratings and equipment details are one tap away on shift. BUILT FOR THE FIREHOUSE - Save unlimited favorites for the tools you reach for most - Optional daily knowledge notifications to keep concepts fresh - Clean, high-contrast interface designed to be read fast on the apparatus FIRE PUMP OPERATOR PRO Pro unlocks every calculator, full quiz drills, complete apparatus profiles, unlimited favorites, and daily knowledge notifications. Start with a free trial, then continue monthly or save with an annual plan. Trial length and pricing are shown in the app before you subscribe. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. This app is a training and reference tool. Always follow your department's SOPs, your officer's direction, and manufacturer specifications on the fireground. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://digitaltrainingsystems.io/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://digitaltrainingsystems.io/privacy.html

About

GEN

This tool generates professional video reference signals and offers display analysis capabilities for broadcast engineers and AV professionals. It helps test, troubleshoot, and evaluate video paths, routing systems, and displays with advanced signal quality features.

Highlights
  • Professional test patterns
  • Video reference clips
  • Multiple video formats and frame rates
  • RasterScope Analysis
  • SWEEP technology
  • External display output
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GEN-B is a professional broadcast signal generator and display analysis tool designed for broadcast engineers, AV professionals, system integrators, technicians, and anyone who needs reliable video reference signals for testing, troubleshooting, and display evaluation. Built for portability and real-world workflows, GEN-B turns your device into a powerful signal generation and analysis platform capable of producing high-quality video references while providing practical display analysis tools. VIDEO REFERENCES GEN-B includes a comprehensive library of professional video reference signals designed to evaluate displays, video paths, routing systems, converters, switchers, processors, and monitoring equipment. Features include: • Professional test patterns • Video reference clips • Multiple video formats • Multiple frame rates • Geometry references • Grayscale references • Color references • Luma references • Gamma evaluation patterns • Resolution and focus references SIGNAL QUALITY GEN-B was developed with signal quality as a primary objective. The application provides high-quality video references suitable for professional evaluation workflows, including progressive and interlaced formats across multiple frame rates. Selected reference content supports advanced color reproduction, up to 12-bit video precision, and 4:4:4 chroma sampling, helping preserve fine image detail, color fidelity, and signal accuracy throughout the testing process. DISPLAY ANALYSIS GEN-B goes beyond traditional signal generation by incorporating display analysis capabilities. Using RasterScope Analysis and SWEEP technology, GEN-B can evaluate display behavior using generated reference signals and mathematical analysis techniques. Analysis functions help users better understand: • Active display area • Aspect ratio behavior • Image positioning • Display utilization • Side matte detection • Signal-to-display mapping SWEEP TECHNOLOGY At the core of GEN-B’s analysis system is a programmable RasterScope White Box Scanner. The scanner moves through the generated raster while mathematical analysis is used to interpret positional behavior and produce meaningful display evaluation information. Rather than relying only on assumptions, GEN-B generates a known reference signal and analyzes how that signal is represented on the connected display. This approach provides practical engineering insight using a portable mobile platform. TROUBLESHOOTING GEN-B was created to assist with real-world troubleshooting scenarios. Use GEN-B to: • Verify display operation • Evaluate video paths • Test display scaling behavior • Identify aspect ratio issues • Validate system performance • Troubleshoot signal routing problems • Confirm display response to known reference signals FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY GEN-B supports multiple external display workflows, allowing users to work in a variety of environments. Supported workflows include: • Direct external display output through compatible adapters and cables • USB-C display connections where supported • DisplayPort-compatible workflows • Wireless Output using Apple Screen Mirroring when available When using direct external display connections, additional analysis features such as RasterScope Analysis and SWEEP may be available depending on the connected hardware. RasterScope Analysis and SWEEP Analysis require direct output verification and are not available through Screen Mirroring, since mirroring may scale, composite, or reinterpret the image before it reaches the display. A TOOL DESIGNED BY ENGINEERS GEN-B was designed from an engineering perspective. The application combines signal generation, display analysis, mathematical modeling, and troubleshooting tools into a portable solution that remains simple to operate. Generate known reference signals. Analyze real-world display behavior. Transform observations into meaningful engineering information. GEN-B by Precision Broadcast Engineering.

Screenshots

Fire Pump Operator4 screens
GEN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GEN at 100% against Fire Pump Operator's 0%. Fire Pump Operator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Fire Pump Operator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GEN sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fire Pump Operator ships an update every 2 days, GEN every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fire Pump Operator versus GEN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFire Pump OperatorGEN
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Training Systems IncorporatedPrecision Broadcast Engineering LLC

Customer experience

Fire Pump Operator

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GEN

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fire Pump Operator

Subscriptions2
  • Fire Pump Operator Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Fire Pump Operator Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

GEN

One-time1
  • GEN-B Lifetime Unlock$29.99

Questions

Is Fire Pump Operator free?
Fire Pump Operator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GEN free?
GEN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fire Pump Operator or GEN have ads?
Neither Fire Pump Operator nor GEN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fire Pump Operator or GEN?
Fire Pump Operator ships an update every 2 days, and GEN every 3 days. Most recently, Fire Pump Operator was updated on October 7, 2026 and GEN on October 15, 2026.

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