Pump Pressure vs FD Pump Ops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pump Pressure
This app calculates required pump discharge pressures for firefighting scenarios involving fog and smoothbore nozzles. It allows users to quickly adjust variables like flow rate, hose length, and diameter to see their impact on pressure.
- Fog nozzle calculations
- Smoothbore nozzle calculations
- Relay pumping calculations
- Adjustable flow rate, hose length, and diameter
- Real-time impact visualization
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Dedicated screens for Fog Nozzle, SmootheBore Nozzle and Relay Pumping calculations based on flow rate, hose length, hose diameter, nozzle pressure, tip diameter, nozzle elevation. Quickly see the affects of changing any combination or all of these variables on the flow rates and required pump discharge pressures.
FD Pump Ops
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.
- 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
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Own Your Panel. Own the Fireground. 24/7. This is not another calculator app. This is a complete fireground operating system built for real firefighters, engineers, and company officers who want absolute confidence on the pump panel and beyond. Designed by firefighters, for firefighters, this app delivers the most comprehensive collection of fire hydraulics, engineer tools, wildland calculators, training references, and company officer resources available on the App Store today. For one low price of $4.99, you get everything. No subscriptions. No locked essentials. No gimmicks. ENGINEER AND PUMP OPERATIONS Master your pump panel with speed and accuracy: Pump Discharge Pressure calculations for common and custom scenarios Friction loss for attack lines, supply lines, LDH, and relay operations Smoothbore and fog nozzle support with customizable pressures Quick presets for residential, commercial, master streams, and dead loads Adjustable hose coefficients and department specific defaults Know your numbers instantly, even under stress. FIRE FLOW MADE PRACTICAL Estimate fire flow with confidence using: Iowa State fire flow method NFA fire flow method Quick building presets and manual dimension entry Clear explanations built into the interface Stop guessing. Flow what the fire demands. RELAY PUMPING SIMPLIFIED Plan long distance water supply without the math headache: Engine spacing calculations Multi engine relay pressure planning LDH and supply line options Clear setup guidance for real world deployment Built for rural, wildland, and extended operations. WILDLAND AND RURAL OPERATIONS Critical tools for the wildland environment: LCES, Watch Outs, and Fire Orders reference Fire weather tracking and interpretation RH and dew point calculator Slope percentage calculator Fire spotting distance modeling Fuel moisture content tools Safety zone distance calculator Everything you need when the fire is moving faster than the plan. COMPANY OFFICER TOOLBOX Support decision making on arrival and throughout the incident: First due size up checklists Flow path and ventilation risk reminders VEIS decision guidance Mayday quick action references RIT air management calculator Collapse zone visualizer Exposure separation distance tools Building construction identification Built to help officers think clearly when seconds matter. FIELD TOOLBOX AND UTILITIES Everyday tools firefighters actually use: Stopwatch and timers Compass and GPS location tools Altimeter and speed tracking Area calculation tools Foam tank duration estimator BUILT FOR THE FIREGROUND Fast, clean, distraction free interface Works offline when signal disappears Designed for gloved hands and high stress environments Customizable to match your department standards This app replaces notebooks, cheat cards, and mental math with confidence and clarity. THE BOTTOM LINE If you pump, lead, train, or operate on the fireground, this app belongs on your phone. For $4.99, you gain a professional grade fireground toolkit that helps you: Make faster decisions Reduce mistakes Train smarter Perform with confidence Own the fireground. Master your pump panel. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FD Pump Ops at Free against Pump Pressure's $1.99. FD Pump Ops also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Pump Pressure's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model 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
FD Pump Ops is free to download; Pump Pressure costs $1.99 up front. FD Pump Ops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pump Pressure asks for nothing beyond the download.
FD Pump Ops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Pump Pressure | FD Pump Ops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daragh MacGabhann | Paul Brewer |
Customer experience
Pump Pressure
FD Pump Ops
In-app purchases
Pump Pressure
No in-app purchases
FD Pump Ops
- Pro$4.99





