SHO vs Responsoft V2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Responsoft V2
This application provides customized and interactive EMS protocols for emergency services departments. Developed by experienced firefighters and paramedics, it aims to enhance EMS operations with tailored solutions.
- Customized EMS protocols
- Interactive protocol features
- Developed by EMS professionals
- Designed for emergency services
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We are an EMS software company that specializes in custom EMS Protocols. Our protocols are customized to your department protocol and are interactive. Responsoft has a solid commitment to the Emergency Services field. Responsoft was designed by Firefighter / Paramedics and is staffed by active Firefighter / Paramedics. Collectively, we have over 60 years experience providing EMS in the streets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SHO at 4.2 against Responsoft V2's 2.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
SHO holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
SHO ships an update every 2 months, Responsoft V2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SHO | Responsoft V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (12 ratings) — better | 2.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | 14.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Task Force Tips | Responsoft |
Customer experience
SHO
Responsoft V2
In-app purchases
SHO
No in-app purchases
Responsoft V2
No in-app purchases
