Comparison

Pioneer Pump vs RPM Squared

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

Head to head
About

Pioneer Pump

This app simplifies system requirement calculations for pumps. Users input details like flow rate, pipe type, size, and length to determine total dynamic head, NPSHa, and losses. It helps users select the correct pump based on actual conditions, saving time onsite or remotely.

Highlights
  • Calculate total dynamic head
  • Determine NPSHa
  • Calculate pipe losses
  • Input flow rate, pipe type, size, and length
  • Select the right pump for the job
  • Onsite or remote use
Features
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Calculating system requirements has never been easier. The Pioneer Pump app allows users to enter the details, flow rate, pipe type, size and length, etc. to determine total dynamic head, NPSHa and losses. Easy to use onsite or remotely, the user will save time selecting the right pump for the job based on actual conditions.

About

RPM Squared

Features
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RPM Squared (RPM² or RPM2) is an all-in-one solution for efficient asset management and monitoring. Whether you want to know the suction pressure of your irrigation pumps, you want to know if your pump controller has power, or you want to receive alerts when your generator has low fuel RPM² will help you. With RPM² you can: • View the status of pumps (and other assets) and their connected sensors. • Track asset locations, health, and performance. • Receive alerts for anomalies like high vibrations or low fuel level. • Operate assets remotely. • Set geo-fence boundaries to keep track of assets that enter or exit a physical location. • Organize your fleet into groups of assets. • Generate insightful reports for informed decision-making. • View your rpm-squared.com account details. • Simplify your asset management with RPM Squared.

Screenshots

Pioneer Pump4 screens
RPM Squared4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RPM Squared at every 6 months against Pioneer Pump's every 21 months. RPM Squared also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

Pioneer Pump ships an update every 21 months, RPM Squared every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pioneer Pump versus RPM Squared: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPioneer PumpRPM Squared
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranklin Electric Co., Inc.Cornell Pump Company

In-app purchases

None

Pioneer Pump

No in-app purchases

None

RPM Squared

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pioneer Pump free?
Pioneer Pump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RPM Squared free?
RPM Squared is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pioneer Pump or RPM Squared have ads?
Neither Pioneer Pump nor RPM Squared shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pioneer Pump or RPM Squared?
Pioneer Pump ships an update every 21 months, and RPM Squared every 6 months. Most recently, Pioneer Pump was updated on October 29, 2026 and RPM Squared on October 10, 2026.

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