Comparison

JDM Client vs Pipelayer

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

Head to head

About

JDM Client

Features

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Companion app for JDM Technology products.

About

Pipelayer

Features

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Pipe layer is aimed at pipe work professionals who aim to record each stage of their work, great for future records and payment work proof. Built by Pipelayers it’s easy and simple to use on site with the info you and your clients need. All synced with a server to view online and download if required. All site records are time date and gps stamped and if you choose photos and text can be added. Pipe layer is a evolving product with greater functionality to be added….watch this space. * Pre Start - records of the conditions before work started. * Existing Pipework - what it looks like after you have dug it out and exposed it. * Pipe Installation - how the new installation looks. * Backfill - shows you hole having being backfilled correct, especially important if its in a highway. * Reinstatement - accurate record of how the excavation has been reinstated. * Site Cleared - a record that the site is cleared and completed.

Screenshots

JDM Client4 screens

Pipelayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pipelayer at monthly against JDM Client's every 13 months. JDM Client's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 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

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

JDM Client ships an update every 13 months, Pipelayer monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

JDM Client versus Pipelayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	JDM Client	Pipelayer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 13 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	19 MB	7 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	RedSky IT	Cobalt Technologies Limited

In-app purchases

None

JDM Client

No in-app purchases

None

Pipelayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JDM Client free?

JDM Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Pipelayer free?

Pipelayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do JDM Client or Pipelayer have ads?

Neither JDM Client nor Pipelayer shows ads.

Which is updated more often, JDM Client or Pipelayer?

JDM Client ships an update every 13 months, and Pipelayer monthly. Most recently, JDM Client was updated on May 16, 2026 and Pipelayer on September 12, 2026.