Pioneer Pump vs ProPump Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
ProPump Calc
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ProPump Calc - QF is the essential offline tool for well installers and technicians to quickly select the best QF submersible pump for any job. Full access requires a paid subscription (auto-renewable monthly or yearly, with a 14-day free trial available on first use). No internet required — perfect for remote sites and fieldwork. Unlock detailed pump/motor recommendations, multi-pipe configurations, check valve placement guidance, and in-stock filtering with your subscription. Subscriptions are subject to Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/bluediamondfab.com/privacypolicy/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pioneer Pump at none against ProPump Calc's 2. ProPump Calc's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. ProPump Calc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Pioneer Pump asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pioneer Pump ships an update every 21 months, ProPump Calc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pioneer Pump | ProPump Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | Brandon Wright |
In-app purchases
Pioneer Pump
No in-app purchases
ProPump Calc
- ProPump Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$8.991 Month
- ProPump Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$89.991 Year
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