Comparison

Fixturlaser Dials vs Pipedata

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

Head to head
About

Fixturlaser Dials

This app guides users through shaft alignment for machinery like motors and pumps using indicator dials. It simplifies calculations and machine adjustments, offering automatic bar sag compensation for specific kits.

Highlights
  • Intuitive symbol-based interface
  • Metric and imperial dimension support
  • Reversed rim method
  • Automatic bar sag compensation
  • VertiZontal™ adjustment
  • Save measurement results
Features
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This is a standalone app for performing shaft alignment, using indicator dials, on typical applications such as a motor and a pump. The app guides the user through the complete measurement and alignment process simplifying otherwise cumbersome tasks such as calculations and determination of directions and amount to move the machine to achieve a perfect alignment. With this release users who have purchased the Fixturlaser Dial Kit can forget about bar sag compensation altogether - the app compensates automatically for the correct amount of bar sag. Key Features - Intuitive user interface, all symbols and graphics – no text - Work with either metric or imperial dimensions (mm or inch) - Works according to the reversed rim method - Compensation for bar sag calculation is built into the app - Automatic bar sag compensation for users with the Fixturlaser Dial Kit - VertiZontal™ -adjust the machine both vertically and horizontally without re-measuring - Saves the measurement result to your camera roll Visit the website www.alignmentknowledge.com for more information on alignment in general and support on the app.

About

Pipedata

Access dimensional and weight data for over 70 common ASME piping components. Provides information in Metric, US Customary Units, and Inch/Fractions, with audited weights for valves, flanges, and other parts. Ensures accuracy and up-to-date information based on the latest ASME specifications.

Highlights
  • Dimensional data for 72+ ASME piping components
  • Weight information for valves and flanges
  • Supports Metric, US Customary Units, and Inch/Fractions
  • Based on latest ASME piping specifications
  • Fast and convenient interface
Features
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Pipedata has dimensional and weight information for 72 common ASME piping components all in a fast, convenient and easy to use interface. The Pipedata name has been around since 1996, when it was first applied to Pipedata-Pro. Since then it's gained a global presence in the piping industry with large corporations and individuals appreciating the Pipedata hallmarks of accuracy and up-to date relevant information. Based on the latest ASME piping dimensional specifications it shows Metric, US Customary Units and Inch/Fractions and includes audited valve weights, flange weights and all piping component weights. This release is not limited to but includes the following range of information: DATA SUMMARY Pipe ASME B36.10M/19M - 2004 WeldNeck Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Slip On Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Blind Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Threaded Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 SocketWelded Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Lapped Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Long Welding Neck Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Buttwelded 45deg Elbow, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded 90deg Long Radius Elbow, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded 180deg Long Radius Return, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded 90deg Short Radius Elbow, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded 180deg Short Radius Return, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Equal Tee, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Reducing Tee, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Cap, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Concentric Reducer, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Eccentric Reducer, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Lap Joint Stub End, ASME B16.9-2007 Threaded 90deg Elbow, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Tee, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Cross, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded 45deg Elbow, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded 90deg Street Elbow, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Coupling, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Half Coupling, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Cap, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Square Head Plug, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Hex Head Plug, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Round Head Plug, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Hex Head Bushing, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Flush Bushing, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded 90deg Deg Elbow, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded 45deg deg Elbow, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Tee, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Cross, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Coupling, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Half Coupling, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Cap, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Reducing Coupling, ASME Unadopted Socketwelded Welding Boss, ASME Unadopted Socketwelded Reducing Insert Type 1, ASME Unadopted Socketwelded Reducing Insert Type 2, ASME Unadopted Socketwelded Reducing Insert Type 3, ASME Unadopted Socketwelded Union, ASME Unadopted Socket Details, ASME B16.11-2011 Non Metallic Flat Ring for ASME B16.5 Flanges, ASME B16.21-2011 Non Metallic Flat Ring for ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges, ASME B16.21-2011 Non Metallic Flat Ring for ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges, ASME B16.21-2011 Spiral wound for ASME B16.5 Flanges, ASME B16.20-2012 Spiral wound for ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges, ASME B16.20-2012 Spiral wound for ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges, ASME B16.20-2012 RTJ Soft Iron Ring type R, ASME B16.20-2012 RTJ Soft Iron Ring RX, ASME B16.20-2012 RTJ Soft Iron Ring BX, ASME B16.20-2012 Flanged Gate Valve, ASME B16.10-2009 Flanged Globe Valve, ASME B16.10-2009 Flanged Ball Valve, ASME B16.10-2009 Flanged Control Valve, ASME B16.10-2009 Flanged Swing Check Valve, ASME B16.10-2009 Flanged Wafer Check Valve, API 594 Wafer type Butterfly Valves, ASME B16.10-2009... and much more: Check it out!

Screenshots

Fixturlaser Dials4 screens
Pipedata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fixturlaser Dials at 100% against Pipedata's 52%. Pipedata's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Pipedata holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pipedata has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Fixturlaser Dials's written reviews are positive against 52% of Pipedata's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fixturlaser Dials ships an update every 3 months, Pipedata every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fixturlaser Dials versus Pipedata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFixturlaser DialsPipedata
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better51.7% of reviews
Number of ratings239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcoem ABJohn Bennett

Customer experience

Fixturlaser Dials

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pipedata

All ratings39 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative41.4%

In-app purchases

None

Fixturlaser Dials

No in-app purchases

None

Pipedata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fixturlaser Dials free?
Fixturlaser Dials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pipedata free?
Pipedata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fixturlaser Dials or Pipedata?
Pipedata is rated higher. Fixturlaser Dials averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pipedata averages 4.3 from 39 ratings.
Do Fixturlaser Dials or Pipedata have ads?
Neither Fixturlaser Dials nor Pipedata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fixturlaser Dials or Pipedata?
Fixturlaser Dials ships an update every 3 months, and Pipedata every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fixturlaser Dials was updated on September 17, 2026 and Pipedata on September 19, 2026.

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