Comparison

MASD Alerting vs CODES

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

Head to head
About

MASD Alerting

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Mach Alert is a full featured fire station alerting (FSA) solution designed to provide state of the art alerting functionality and reliability to public safety answering points (PSAP), fire and EMS facilities, and, with optional add-ons, to first responders in the field. Whether operating as a standalone system or via interface to a computer aided dispatch (CAD) product, Mach Alert is designed to minimize time spent dispatching at the 911 center and maximize the amount of critical information delivered to first responders when they need it most with tones, voice, and a robust catalog of add-ons and customization options. The Mach Alert Mobile Application is an optional companion for full Mach Alert FSA systems. Like functionality is only available with an associated services agreement.

About

CODES

This app streamlines firefighting operations for New Jersey Fire Departments by enabling Mutual Aid Coordinators to manage resources and responses efficiently. It provides access to county resources and alarm assignments, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making during emergencies.

Highlights
  • Resource management
  • Response coordination
  • Mutual aid management
  • County resource access
  • Department alarm assignments
  • Real-time data access
Features
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Improve firefighting capabilities with the NJ DFS CODES App, a collaborative effort that transforms New Jersey Fire Departments. Experience streamlined operations as Mutual Aid Coordinators harness its power to seamlessly manage resources and responses. This app empowers coordinators to swiftly assess needs, allocate resources, and optimize firefighting efforts, ensuring a synchronized and efficient response network. Gain a comprehensive advantage by accessing county resources and department alarm assignments at your fingertips. The app's intuitive interface allows you to navigate through critical information effortlessly, enhancing situational awareness during emergencies. Stay informed and make informed decisions using real-time data, maximizing the effectiveness of your firefighting strategies. Join the league of proactive fire departments across New Jersey, embracing the future of firefighting coordination with the NJ DFS CODES App. Exclusively for use by NJ DFS.

Screenshots

MASD Alerting4 screens
CODES4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MASD Alerting at 12.0 against CODES's 17.0. 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

MASD Alerting ships an update every 13 months, CODES every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MASD Alerting versus CODES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMASD AlertingCODES
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB101 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMach Alert Inc.Christopher Konash

In-app purchases

None

MASD Alerting

No in-app purchases

None

CODES

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MASD Alerting free?
MASD Alerting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CODES free?
CODES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MASD Alerting or CODES have ads?
Neither MASD Alerting nor CODES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MASD Alerting or CODES?
MASD Alerting ships an update every 13 months, and CODES every 15 months. Most recently, MASD Alerting was updated on October 19, 2026 and CODES on September 18, 2026.

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