Comparison

NFPA Guide vs Decon Field Guide

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

Head to head
About

NFPA Guide

This app helps design professionals specify building wall assemblies that meet NFPA 285 fire testing requirements. It offers over 700 tested combinations of insulation and air barrier products for commercial construction, ensuring protection against air leakage and moisture while improving energy efficiency.

Highlights
  • Specify NFPA 285 tested wall assemblies
  • Over 700 product combinations
  • Air leakage and moisture protection
  • Improved energy efficiency
  • Generate print-outs or digital images
  • Guidance for product selection
Features
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Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing (CCW) manufactures and offers R2+polyiso wall insulation, air barrier membranes and accessory products which can be combined to provide complete “weatherization packages” for use in many commercial construction exterior wall assemblies. These CCW wall weatherization packages protect your building from air leakage and moisture intrusion while keeping your building well-insulated. The results are reduced energy costs, improved occupant comfort and extended longevity of building. In addition, design professionals can specify all of the wall assemblies generated by this app which have been verified to pass NFPA 285, and a burn test often required by building code! This app can be used to assemble over 700 possible NFPA 285 tested wall assemblies incorporating CCW R2+ high-R, continuous insulation and CCW’s fully-adhered, high-performance air barrier membranes. The app provides quick, easy guidance for selection of CCW products and wall component options. Finally, the app allows the user to easily capture and share information by generating a print-out or digital image of the user-built wall assembly.

About

Decon Field Guide

This reference app provides quick and efficient decontamination methods for hundreds of threats. It features a classic Threat Index, pictorial instructions, and an in-app dwell timer to guide users through mission execution. Designed for approved users, it aims to make anyone an instant decontamination expert.

Highlights
  • Threat Index for decontamination methods
  • Pictorial instructions
  • In-app dwell timer
  • Covers hundreds of threats
  • Designed for approved users
Features
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Imagine decontamination in the palm of your hand. Introducing the all-new, redesigned Decon Field Guide. Using the same classic Threat Index, quickly and efficiently determine proper decontamination methods for hundreds of known and emerging threats and execute your mission flawlessly utilizing pictorial instructions and in-app dwell timer. Become an instant decontamination expert with the Decon Field Guide. Only available for approved users. Download now.

Screenshots

NFPA Guide1 screens
Decon Field Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NFPA Guide at none against Decon Field Guide's shown. NFPA Guide also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.1). Decon Field Guide's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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 — 4.5 for NFPA Guide against 4.6 for Decon Field Guide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFPA Guide ships an update every 4 months, Decon Field Guide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NFPA Guide versus Decon Field Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFPA GuideDecon Field Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB73 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCarlisle Construction Materials IncorporatedFirst Line Technology, LLC

Customer experience

NFPA Guide

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Decon Field Guide

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NFPA Guide

No in-app purchases

None

Decon Field Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFPA Guide free?
NFPA Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decon Field Guide free?
Decon Field Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NFPA Guide or Decon Field Guide?
Decon Field Guide is rated higher. NFPA Guide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Decon Field Guide averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do NFPA Guide or Decon Field Guide have ads?
Decon Field Guide shows ads; NFPA Guide does not.
Which is updated more often, NFPA Guide or Decon Field Guide?
NFPA Guide ships an update every 4 months, and Decon Field Guide every 2 months. Most recently, NFPA Guide was updated on September 15, 2026 and Decon Field Guide on June 4, 2026.

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