Comparison

PeerConnect vs Fire Pump Calc

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

Head to head
About

PeerConnect

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PeerConnect is THE destination for mental health services to support your wellness and belonging. Connect with therapists and peer supports, find treatment facilities, join support groups, and discover how to better yourself. Both professional first responders and the general public are encouraged to download the app to keep up-to-date with resources and news concerning these issues, as well as volunteer and programming opportunities. We’re all in this together! DISCLAIMER: Users should seek advice from medical professional(s) in addition to using this app before making medical decisions.

About

Fire Pump Calc

This professional hydraulic calculator assists fire service professionals and students with complex calculations for pump operations. It accurately determines pump discharge pressure, friction loss, elevation changes, and appliance pressure loss, all designed for real-world fireground scenarios. The app works offline and requires no account for immediate use.

Highlights
  • Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP) calculation
  • Friction loss for any hose lay
  • Elevation gain and loss calculation
  • Appliance pressure loss
  • Nozzle pressure calculation
  • Offline functionality
  • No account required
Features
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Fire Pump Calc is the hydraulic reference tool built for the fireground — fast, accurate, and designed by fire service personnel for fire service personnel. STRUCTURAL OPERATIONS Calculate pump discharge pressure for any structural attack scenario. Select nozzle pressure, hose diameter, hose length, flow rate, elevation, and number of appliances. Instant PDP output using industry-standard friction loss formulas. Metric/imperial toggle built in. WILDLAND PUMP SPECS Full reference specs for five verified wildland pumps — Waterax MARK-3, Wick 80-4H, Honda WH20X, CET PFP-23hp, and CET PFP-11hp. Performance curves, engine specs, fuel type, weight, and max head pressure. All data verified against manufacturer documentation. ADVANCED WILDLAND CALCULATOR Purpose-built for wildland initial attack. Select your pump, hose diameter, hose length, elevation, nozzle type, wyes and fittings, water source, and tank fill percentage. Outputs required PDP, GPM at PDP, max hose lay, max elevation, and estimated runtime — with a live indicator showing whether your required PDP is within pump capacity. CUSTOM PUMP BUILDER Add your own pump specs and save them for future reference. Custom pumps appear in both Wildland screens and persist between sessions. BUILT FOR THE JOB No sign-in required. Works fully offline. No ads, no in-app purchases, no external network calls. A mandatory disclaimer is presented on first launch. Built and maintained by Captain Justin Medeiros, Kitimat Firefighters Association.

Screenshots

PeerConnect3 screens
Fire Pump Calc1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PeerConnect at 12.0 against Fire Pump Calc's 15.6. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PeerConnect ships an update every 5 months, Fire Pump Calc every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PeerConnect versus Fire Pump Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeerConnectFire Pump Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFirst Response Mental HealthJustin Medeiros

In-app purchases

None

PeerConnect

No in-app purchases

None

Fire Pump Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PeerConnect free?
PeerConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fire Pump Calc free?
Fire Pump Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PeerConnect or Fire Pump Calc have ads?
Neither PeerConnect nor Fire Pump Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PeerConnect or Fire Pump Calc?
PeerConnect ships an update every 5 months, and Fire Pump Calc every 8 months. Most recently, PeerConnect was updated on September 14, 2026 and Fire Pump Calc on August 19, 2026.

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