Comparison

Pipelayer vs CalderSafe

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

Head to head
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.

About

CalderSafe

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Caldervale Technology are a Dewsbury-based SME that manufacture tools for plastic-based water and gas distribution systems, used extensively in the utility, chemical and mining industries. Among these are electro-fusion control units; devices that power and control the joining of polymer pipes end-to-end. The company have been a long term leader in this industry due to reliable and well-constructed products and intend to stay there through technological and practical advancements in our products. The CalderSafe range allows remote control of the devices (using smartphones' Bluetooth connectivity) alongside real-time upload of measured data and analysis using our PC based software. A manual for use of the app can be found on our website, within the 'CalderSafe' section.

Screenshots

Pipelayer4 screens
CalderSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pipelayer at monthly against CalderSafe's every 3 months. CalderSafe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipelayer ships an update monthly, CalderSafe every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pipelayer versus CalderSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipelayerCalderSafe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCobalt Technologies LimitedCaldervale Technology Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Pipelayer

No in-app purchases

None

CalderSafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipelayer free?
Pipelayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalderSafe free?
CalderSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pipelayer or CalderSafe have ads?
Neither Pipelayer nor CalderSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipelayer or CalderSafe?
Pipelayer ships an update monthly, and CalderSafe every 3 months. Most recently, Pipelayer was updated on September 12, 2026 and CalderSafe on October 14, 2026.

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