Piped vs Desoutter DeMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Piped
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Piped is an active data application designed for the pipeline industry to be used in the field. Process Data β General details of the pipeline are entered Surveying β Details can be entered along with record photos Filling β GPS positions the fill point and volumes are worked out from flowrates entered Swabbing β GPS positions swab launch and reception and volumes are calculated from flowrates entered Pressure Testing PE β Pressure test results are calculated in accordance with IGN 4 1 03, you get a countdown to readings and positioning with GPS Pressure Testing DI β Pressure test results are calculated in accordance with IGN 4 1 03, you get a countdown to readings, a 15 minute provisional result and positioning with GPS Chlorination β GPS positions the chlorination point, flowrates are used to calculate volumes and record photos back up chlorine strength entries Dechlorination - GPS positions the dechlorination point, flowrates are used to calculate volumes and record photos back up chlorine strength entries Flushing β GPS positions the flushing point and flowrates are used to calculate volumes Sampling β Records of each sample are taken with chlorine and turbidity levels, gps is utilised to position each sample taken and the point they are taken to. Other data is captured detailing the equipment utilised and consumables used.
Desoutter DeMeter
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Application to manage alerts raised in the DeMeter system. Allows you to receive alerts in real time and notify other users when you decide to take one on.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Piped at every 6 weeks against Desoutter DeMeter's every 3 months. Piped also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Piped ships an update every 6 weeks, Desoutter DeMeter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Piped | Desoutter DeMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 16.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cobalt Technologies Limited | Desoutter Ltd |
In-app purchases
Piped
No in-app purchases
Desoutter DeMeter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Piped free?
Is Desoutter DeMeter free?
Do Piped or Desoutter DeMeter have ads?
Which is updated more often, Piped or Desoutter DeMeter?
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