Comparison

SHO vs 3M Scott Universal Mobile App

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

3M Scott Universal Mobile App

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The 3M™ Scott™ Universal Mobile App makes it easy to update configuration settings and download data from your 3M™ Scott™ Air-Pak™ XD SCBA, including those settings specific to the 3M™ Scott™ E-Z Flo C5 regulator. In the future, additional products will be added to the app, providing a single utility for your 3M Scott products. Rooted in tradition. Designed for the future. Built on the proven “wireframe” SCBA backframe and pneumatics platform, the Air-Pak XD SCBA focuses on today’s firefighter who requires an extreme duty SCBA, while maintaining cleanability, comfort, and connectivity. The Air-Pak XD SCBA is equipped with advanced safety and comfort features to help ensure your team is protected and confident while responding to today’s challenging missions. The Air-Pak™ XD 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. The Air-Pak™ XD SCBA is compliant to the NFPA 1981/1982, 2018 Edition standards. With the “As Long As You Own It” Air-Pak™ XD warranty, customers will have peace of mind knowing that their most important investment is backed for their lifetime ownership of the product.

Screenshots

SHO4 screens
3M Scott Universal Mobile App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SHO at every 2 months against 3M Scott Universal Mobile App's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHO ships an update every 2 months, 3M Scott Universal Mobile App every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SHO versus 3M Scott Universal Mobile App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHO3M Scott Universal Mobile App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTask Force Tips3M Company

In-app purchases

None

SHO

No in-app purchases

None

3M Scott Universal Mobile App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHO free?
SHO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3M Scott Universal Mobile App free?
3M Scott Universal Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SHO or 3M Scott Universal Mobile App have ads?
Neither SHO nor 3M Scott Universal Mobile App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHO or 3M Scott Universal Mobile App?
SHO ships an update every 2 months, and 3M Scott Universal Mobile App every 9 months. Most recently, SHO was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3M Scott Universal Mobile App on October 25, 2026.

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