# SHO vs FD Pump Ops

The clearest difference is rating: FD Pump Ops at 5.0 against SHO's 4.2. SHO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FD Pump Ops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SHO asks for nothing beyond the download.

FD Pump Ops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHO has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHO | FD Pump Ops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sho-flow/id1447418345/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fd-pump-ops/id6756896165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 145 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Task Force Tips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447418344) | [Paul Brewer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833718234) |

## What reviewers say

### SHO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sho-flow/id1447418345)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FD Pump Ops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fd-pump-ops/id6756896165)

This comprehensive fireground operating system provides firefighters with essential tools for pump operations, fire flow estimation, relay pumping, wildland incidents, and company officer decision-making. It offers a distraction-free, offline-capable interface designed for high-stress environments, replacing traditional reference materials with digital confidence.

**Highlights:** Pump discharge pressure calculations, Friction loss for various lines, Fire flow estimation methods, Relay pumping calculations, Wildland fire tools, Company officer decision support, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHO free?

SHO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FD Pump Ops free?

FD Pump Ops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SHO or FD Pump Ops?

FD Pump Ops is rated higher. SHO averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while FD Pump Ops averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SHO or FD Pump Ops have ads?

Neither SHO nor FD Pump Ops shows ads.

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