Air vs CODES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Air
This utility app allows firefighters to easily update configuration settings and download data from their 3M™ Scott™ Air-Pak™ X3 Pro SCBA. It supports settings for the E-Z Flo C5 regulator and ensures compliance with the latest NFPA standards.
- Update SCBA configuration settings
- Download data from SCBA
- Supports E-Z Flo C5 regulator settings
- Ensures NFPA 2018 Edition compliance
- Designed for firefighter safety and comfort
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The Air-Pak X3 Pro app makes it easy to update configuration settings and download data from your 3M™ Scott™ Air-Pak™ X3 Pro SCBA, including those settings specific to the new 3M™ Scott™ E-Z Flo C5 regulator. The Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA is built on a foundation of redundant safety features, providing unparalleled performance to protect the family of firefighters who expect the best in the most demanding conditions, with a focus on enhancing Cleanability, Comfort, and Connectivity to ensure the security and comfort of today’s firefighter. Designed for future compatibility, the Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA is compliant to the latest NFPA 1981/1982, 2018 Edition standards. Designed using a platform approach, the Vision C5 facepiece with E-Z Flo C5 regulator incorporates the latest technology to enhance situational intelligence, while providing a customizable solution. Incorporating a wider field of view to see more and a new regulator design to breathe easier, the Vision C5 facepiece delivers the features that matter to help meet the changing needs of today’s firefighter. With the new “As Long As You Own It” Air-Pak SCBA warranty, customers will have peace of mind knowing that their most important investment is backed for their lifetime ownership of the product.
CODES
This app streamlines firefighting operations for New Jersey Fire Departments by enabling Mutual Aid Coordinators to manage resources and responses efficiently. It provides access to county resources and alarm assignments, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making during emergencies.
- Resource management
- Response coordination
- Mutual aid management
- County resource access
- Department alarm assignments
- Real-time data access
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Improve firefighting capabilities with the NJ DFS CODES App, a collaborative effort that transforms New Jersey Fire Departments. Experience streamlined operations as Mutual Aid Coordinators harness its power to seamlessly manage resources and responses. This app empowers coordinators to swiftly assess needs, allocate resources, and optimize firefighting efforts, ensuring a synchronized and efficient response network. Gain a comprehensive advantage by accessing county resources and department alarm assignments at your fingertips. The app's intuitive interface allows you to navigate through critical information effortlessly, enhancing situational awareness during emergencies. Stay informed and make informed decisions using real-time data, maximizing the effectiveness of your firefighting strategies. Join the league of proactive fire departments across New Jersey, embracing the future of firefighting coordination with the NJ DFS CODES App. Exclusively for use by NJ DFS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Air at every 3 months against CODES's every 15 months. Air also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Air against 5.0 for CODES. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively.
Air ships an update every 3 months, CODES every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Air | CODES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 3M Company | Christopher Konash |
Customer experience
Air
CODES
In-app purchases
Air
No in-app purchases
CODES
No in-app purchases









