Comparison

Air vs CODES

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Resource management
  • Response coordination
  • Mutual aid management
  • County resource access
  • Department alarm assignments
  • Real-time data access
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Air4 screens
CODES4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 Air against 5.0 for CODES. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Air versus CODES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirCODES
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB101 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer3M CompanyChristopher Konash

Customer experience

Air

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CODES

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Air

No in-app purchases

None

CODES

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air free?
Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CODES free?
CODES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Air or CODES?
Air and CODES are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Air or CODES have ads?
Neither Air nor CODES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air or CODES?
Air ships an update every 3 months, and CODES every 15 months. Most recently, Air was updated on June 8, 2026 and CODES on June 1, 2026.

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