Comparison

Pioneer Pump vs NotosAR

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

NotosAR

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With NOTOS AR, you can interact with NETZSCH’s NOTOS pump models in two ways: - Interactive mode (using your touchscreen) - AR (augmented reality) using your device camera. This version includes: - Fluid simulations - Navigation between all parts of the pump model - Assembly and disassembly animations - Cross-view models - Exploded view - Detailed information

Screenshots

Pioneer Pump4 screens
NotosAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NotosAR at monthly against Pioneer Pump's every 29 months. NotosAR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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 29 months, NotosAR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pioneer Pump versus NotosAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPioneer PumpNotosAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB423 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranklin Electric Co., Inc.NETZSCH DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA

In-app purchases

None

Pioneer Pump

No in-app purchases

None

NotosAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pioneer Pump free?
Pioneer Pump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NotosAR free?
NotosAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pioneer Pump or NotosAR have ads?
Neither Pioneer Pump nor NotosAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pioneer Pump or NotosAR?
Pioneer Pump ships an update every 29 months, and NotosAR monthly. Most recently, Pioneer Pump was updated on October 7, 2026 and NotosAR on October 18, 2026.

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