Brevity Codes vs AFV Recognition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brevity Codes
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Master 1500+ NATO Brevity Codes with voice-activated search and instant definitions. BrevityCodes is your comprehensive guide to military communication codes used by air, naval, and land forces worldwide. Based on official NATO standards (APP-7), this app provides authentic tactical terminology for realistic gaming, flight simulation, and military training. FEATURES: • 1500+ NATO brevity codes across all military branches • Voice-activated search - speak to find codes instantly • Real-time filtering by category (Air, Naval, Land, EW) • Complete definitions from official military sources • Dark mode support for tactical operations • Works offline - no internet required PERFECT FOR: • Flight simulator enthusiasts (DCS, MSFS, etc.) • Military gaming clans and squad communication • Aviation professionals and cadets • Tactical training and military education Communicate like a pro. Learn authentic military terminology. Dominate your squad. Coming soon: Training modules and interactive lessons.
AFV Recognition
Identify armoured fighting vehicles with this comprehensive mobile guide. Featuring detailed information, comparison tools, and quizzes, it's designed for military personnel and enthusiasts. Access a vast database of vehicles, including Russian/Soviet types, with regular updates.
- Armoured vehicle identification
- Detailed vehicle cards
- Comparison guides
- AFV knowledge quiz
- Offline functionality
- Monthly vehicle packs
- Search and favorites
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The ultimate Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) recognition guide, now available on your mobile devices. This application is the end product of years of studying military equipment and how to best identify it, with input from serving military and veterans alike. AFV Recognition, or Equipment ID, as it is known in some NATO countries, is the art of identifying what vehicle you see on the battlefield. This information not only allows you to stay safer/employ the right effects, but also informs your command of the formation that is in front of you. This vital information, if accurate, not only wins battles - but wins wars. + Reconnaissance Vehicles (RECCE/RECON) + Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) + Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) + Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) + Anti-tank vehicles + Artillery + Surface to Air Missiles (SAMs) + Command, Intelligence & Electronic Warfare (CIEW) + Engineer (ENG) + Rotary Wing (RW) + Easy to navigate (search functions, favorites and categories) + Works offline (first time opening must have a data connection). + Over 200 armoured vehicles in current database. + Predominantly Russian/Soviet vehicles. + Detailed AFV "cards" displaying vehicle images, descriptions, weapon systems, types of protection, recognising features and countries in service. + Comparison guides to see vehicles side by side. + Quiz to test your AFV knowledge - not for the faint of heart. + New vehicle packs being released each month (Ukraine Pack - June 2022 / Germany Pack - July 2022 / USA Pack - August 2022 / UK Pack - September 2022) + Ongoing project. + Brain child of @afv_recognition - the master of AFV guides. The AFV Recognition app will revolutionise the study & education of this vast subject. A must have for any serving military, aspiring military, military training establishments and all armoured vehicle enthusiasts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AFV Recognition at every 4 months against Brevity Codes's every 29 months. AFV Recognition also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). Brevity Codes's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Brevity Codes costs $4.99 and AFV Recognition $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brevity Codes ships an update every 29 months, AFV Recognition every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brevity Codes | AFV Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thor Vik | Watch and Shoot Developments LTD |
In-app purchases
Brevity Codes
No in-app purchases
AFV Recognition
No in-app purchases







