CODES vs SDL Field
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Resource management
- Response coordination
- Mutual aid management
- County resource access
- Department alarm assignments
- Real-time data access
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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.
SDL Field
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Perform Municipal Inspections in the Field — Fast, Accurate, and Mobile SDL Field is designed for municipal inspectors who need to access and manage inspections directly from the field. Whether you’re working in construction, fire prevention, code enforcement, or public works, SDL Field helps streamline your workflow and keep your municipality connected. With SDL Field on your iPhone or iPad, you can: - View, edit, and submit inspection reports from anywhere - Take photos in the field and attach them to reports - Access and fill out checklists, forms, and documents - Work offline and sync your data when back online - Search for properties and inspections with map-based tools - Use location services to find nearby work sites SDL Field is used by municipalities across the country. If your town is not yet using SDL Field, you can visit getsdl.com to learn how to join the platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SDL Field at every 3 weeks against CODES's every 15 months. SDL Field also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CODES ships an update every 15 months, SDL Field every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CODES | SDL Field |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Konash | Spatial Data Logic Inc |
In-app purchases
CODES
No in-app purchases
SDL Field
No in-app purchases









