Comparison

SHO vs IPSDI Exposure Tracker

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

Head to head
About

SHO

This app assists firefighters in calculating water flow rates, pump discharge pressures, and nozzle reactions. It can be used with a Bluetooth flow meter or as a standalone calculator with established fire flow formulas. Educational videos on water flow are also included.

Highlights
  • Calculate fire hose flow rates
  • Determine pump discharge pressures
  • Calculate nozzle reaction
  • Perform NFPA 1962 nozzle flow tests
  • Standalone water flow calculator
  • Water flow education videos
Features
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The SHO-FLOW app is a dual featured application that can be used with or without a TFT SHO-FLOW® Bluetooth® flow meter. When used in conjunction with a SHO-FLOW, users can determine actual flow rates for fire hose lines and nozzles as well as calculate true Pump Discharge Pressures (PDP), Nozzle Reaction, and Hose Friction. In addition an NFPA 1962 nozzle flow test can be performed. As a stand-alone water flow calculator, many of these functions can be performed using established fire flow formulas. The app also includes water flow education videos and recommendations for target fire flows when using water or foam. The TFT SHO-FLOW flow meter is designed to quickly determine flow rates present in a fire hose line and wirelessly transmit the rate to a nearby smart device. Any firefighting, training, or testing operation that utilizes hose lines or nozzles is a potential application. Please read the manual before operation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Task Force Tips, LLC is under license.

About

IPSDI Exposure Tracker

This app helps firefighters meticulously record and track personal exposures encountered during their duties. It offers a streamlined interface for documenting incidents, ensuring a reliable record for future reference. Developed by a public safety data science organization, it aims to enhance firefighter safety through data documentation.

Highlights
  • Track individual exposures
  • Record incident details
  • Maintain a personal exposure log
  • Simplified modern interface
  • Developed by public safety experts
Features
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Welcome to the new IPSDI Exposure Tracker. Developed by the International Public Safety Data Institute (IPSDI), a leading research and training organization dedicated to advancing public safety through data science, this app provides firefighters with powerful tools to track their individual exposures and keep a record of them should they ever need it. Exposure Tracker delivers a simplified, modern experience, focusing on the exposure itself. Not every incident results in an exposure, and exposures don’t just occur during emergency calls. If you were an NFORS Career Diary user, thank you for being an early adopter. If you are new to exposure tracking, thank you for taking the step to pre-plan for yourself, and document your exposures.

Screenshots

SHO4 screens
IPSDI Exposure Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPSDI Exposure Tracker at 55% against SHO's 0%. IPSDI Exposure Tracker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). SHO's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPSDI Exposure Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SHO's written reviews are positive against 55% of IPSDI Exposure Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHO ships an update every 2 months, IPSDI Exposure Tracker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SHO versus IPSDI Exposure Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHOIPSDI Exposure Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (13 ratings)4.9 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews55.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1338 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTask Force TipsInternational Public Safety Data Institute

Customer experience

SHO

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IPSDI Exposure Tracker

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.0%

In-app purchases

None

SHO

No in-app purchases

None

IPSDI Exposure Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHO free?
SHO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPSDI Exposure Tracker free?
IPSDI Exposure Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SHO or IPSDI Exposure Tracker?
IPSDI Exposure Tracker is rated higher. SHO averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while IPSDI Exposure Tracker averages 4.9 from 38 ratings.
Do SHO or IPSDI Exposure Tracker have ads?
Neither SHO nor IPSDI Exposure Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHO or IPSDI Exposure Tracker?
SHO ships an update every 2 months, and IPSDI Exposure Tracker every 8 days. Most recently, SHO was updated on November 2, 2026 and IPSDI Exposure Tracker on November 6, 2026.

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