Comparison

SMInfinity vs CODES

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

Head to head
About

SMInfinity

Control your LED sign's advertising content directly from your mobile device. Submit graphic requests, schedule messages based on conditions like weather, and manage brightness. Includes proactive tech support and a library of updated content.

Highlights
  • Mobile LED sign content control
  • Voice-activated graphic requests
  • Proactive tech support diagnostics
  • Conditional message scheduling
  • Brightness control and scheduling
  • Content and schedule data backup
  • Seasonal and event-based graphic library
Features
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Go Mobile and Be Free! Control Your Advertising on your LED Sign with your Mobile Device. The power of the SM InfinityTM App allows users who have an account with SM InfinityTM to Control Content on their LED Sign as well as request Custom Graphic Content from the team of professional designers at Spectacular Media. Other features include: - SM Voice Control – Users can now submit graphic requests by speaking directly into their mobile device. - SM Command Center – AKA. Proactive tech support. The user’s LED sign automatically checks in periodically to Spectacular Media with a diagnostic report of the LED sign’s operation. If SM suspects anything wrong, they alert the user immediately. - SM Smart Conditional Scheduling – Users can setup messages to trigger automatically based on certain conditions, like weather, sports, or inventory. If its cold outside, the LED sign will automatically advertise a special on winter jackets or hot chocolate. - Display Scheduling – Users can select content from their libraries and create schedules for their LED Sign. - Brightness Control – Users can control their brightness throughout the day and night with brightness scheduling. - Data Backup – All content and schedules are backed up daily - Graphic Library – A General Library is available to all users that is always updated with seasonal and event-based content. The user has their own Spectacular Library that contains content designed specifically for their LED sign.

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

CODES4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMInfinity at every 3 months against CODES's every 15 months. SMInfinity also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). CODES's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SMInfinity against 5.0 for CODES. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CODES has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMInfinity ships an update every 3 months, CODES every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SMInfinity versus CODES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMInfinityCODES
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB101 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSpectacular MediaChristopher Konash

Customer experience

SMInfinity

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CODES

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SMInfinity

No in-app purchases

None

CODES

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMInfinity free?
SMInfinity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CODES free?
CODES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMInfinity or CODES?
SMInfinity and CODES are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do SMInfinity or CODES have ads?
Neither SMInfinity nor CODES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMInfinity or CODES?
SMInfinity ships an update every 3 months, and CODES every 15 months. Most recently, SMInfinity was updated on October 9, 2026 and CODES on September 18, 2026.

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