Comparison

Piped vs VMI Bolt Bins

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

Head to head
About

Piped

Features
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Piped is an active data application designed for the pipeline industry to be used in the field. Process Data – General details of the pipeline are entered Surveying – Details can be entered along with record photos Filling – GPS positions the fill point and volumes are worked out from flowrates entered Swabbing – GPS positions swab launch and reception and volumes are calculated from flowrates entered Pressure Testing PE – 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 – 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 – 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 – GPS positions the flushing point and flowrates are used to calculate volumes Sampling – 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.

About

VMI Bolt Bins

Features
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Lightning Bolt’s award winning app, VMI - Bolt Bins, was developed to offer our customers a simple approach to managing inventory of fasteners, pipe fittings, and other MRO items. Now you can simply scan the barcode of the items you need to reorder with your phone, and we will do the rest. It’s that easy.

Screenshots

Piped2 screens
VMI Bolt Bins4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VMI Bolt Bins at every 2 weeks against Piped's every 6 weeks. 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piped ships an update every 6 weeks, VMI Bolt Bins every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Piped versus VMI Bolt Bins: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipedVMI Bolt Bins
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCobalt Technologies LimitedLightning Bolt and Supply Inc

In-app purchases

None

Piped

No in-app purchases

None

VMI Bolt Bins

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Piped free?
Piped is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VMI Bolt Bins free?
VMI Bolt Bins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Piped or VMI Bolt Bins have ads?
Neither Piped nor VMI Bolt Bins shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piped or VMI Bolt Bins?
Piped ships an update every 6 weeks, and VMI Bolt Bins every 2 weeks. Most recently, Piped was updated on October 8, 2026 and VMI Bolt Bins on October 8, 2026.

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