SHO vs Hydro Test Pressure
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.
Hydro Test Pressure
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Hydro-Test Pressure Calculator is a simple, fast, and offline tool designed for engineers, inspectors, and professionals working in the piping, pressure vessel, and process equipment industries. This app helps you quickly calculate Pressure Vessel Hydro-test Pressure and Piping Hydro-test Pressure based on industry-standard formulas. Available Calculators 1. Pressure Vessel Hydro-Test Pressure Calculator Calculate hydro-test pressure for pressure vessels using MAWP/Design Pressure and stress-ratio-based adjustments. 2. Piping Hydro-Test Pressure Calculator Compute hydro-test pressure for piping systems with appropriate multiplying factors and optional stress-based calculations. Key Features Fully Offline — Works without internet. No Ads — Clean, distraction-free experience. Fast & User Friendly — Simple interface with instant results. High Performance — Optimized for quick engineering calculations. Stress Ratio Support — Option to apply stress-at-test-temperature / stress-at-design-temperature ratio when required. What You Can Calculate The app lets you compute hydro-test pressure using: MAWP (Maximum Allowable Working Pressure) or Design Pressure Material Stress at Test Temperature Material Stress at Design Temperature Automatic ratio-based adjustment when stress at design temperature is lower than at room temperature. Who Should Use This App Ideal for professionals working in: Piping fabrication Pressure vessel manufacturing EPC companies Process plants Mechanical maintenance & inspection teams Quality control (QC / NDT) departments Perfect For Engineers who need a quick, reliable, and accurate hydro-test pressure calculator—anytime, anywhere, even without internet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SHO at Free against Hydro Test Pressure's $1.99. SHO also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 73 months) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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SHO is free to download; Hydro Test Pressure costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SHO ships an update every 2 months, Hydro Test Pressure every 73 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SHO | Hydro Test Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 73 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Task Force Tips | Imran Pinjara |
In-app purchases
SHO
No in-app purchases
Hydro Test Pressure
No in-app purchases
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