Comparison

Pipedata vs BLK2GO Live

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

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About

Pipedata

Access dimensional and weight data for over 70 common ASME piping components. Provides information in Metric, US Customary Units, and Inch/Fractions, with audited weights for valves, flanges, and other parts. Ensures accuracy and up-to-date information based on the latest ASME specifications.

Highlights
  • Dimensional data for 72+ ASME piping components
  • Weight information for valves and flanges
  • Supports Metric, US Customary Units, and Inch/Fractions
  • Based on latest ASME piping specifications
  • Fast and convenient interface
Features
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Pipedata has dimensional and weight information for 72 common ASME piping components all in a fast, convenient and easy to use interface. The Pipedata name has been around since 1996, when it was first applied to Pipedata-Pro. Since then it's gained a global presence in the piping industry with large corporations and individuals appreciating the Pipedata hallmarks of accuracy and up-to date relevant information. Based on the latest ASME piping dimensional specifications it shows Metric, US Customary Units and Inch/Fractions and includes audited valve weights, flange weights and all piping component weights. This release is not limited to but includes the following range of information: DATA SUMMARY Pipe ASME B36.10M/19M - 2004 WeldNeck Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Slip On Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Blind Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Threaded Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 SocketWelded Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Lapped Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Long Welding Neck Flange, ASME B16.5-2013 Buttwelded 45deg Elbow, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded 90deg Long Radius Elbow, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded 180deg Long Radius Return, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded 90deg Short Radius Elbow, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded 180deg Short Radius Return, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Equal Tee, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Reducing Tee, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Cap, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Concentric Reducer, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Eccentric Reducer, ASME B16.9-2007 Buttwelded Lap Joint Stub End, ASME B16.9-2007 Threaded 90deg Elbow, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Tee, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Cross, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded 45deg Elbow, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded 90deg Street Elbow, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Coupling, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Half Coupling, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Cap, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Square Head Plug, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Hex Head Plug, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Round Head Plug, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Hex Head Bushing, ASME B16.11-2011 Threaded Flush Bushing, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded 90deg Deg Elbow, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded 45deg deg Elbow, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Tee, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Cross, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Coupling, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Half Coupling, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Cap, ASME B16.11-2011 Socketwelded Reducing Coupling, ASME Unadopted Socketwelded Welding Boss, ASME Unadopted Socketwelded Reducing Insert Type 1, ASME Unadopted Socketwelded Reducing Insert Type 2, ASME Unadopted Socketwelded Reducing Insert Type 3, ASME Unadopted Socketwelded Union, ASME Unadopted Socket Details, ASME B16.11-2011 Non Metallic Flat Ring for ASME B16.5 Flanges, ASME B16.21-2011 Non Metallic Flat Ring for ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges, ASME B16.21-2011 Non Metallic Flat Ring for ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges, ASME B16.21-2011 Spiral wound for ASME B16.5 Flanges, ASME B16.20-2012 Spiral wound for ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges, ASME B16.20-2012 Spiral wound for ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges, ASME B16.20-2012 RTJ Soft Iron Ring type R, ASME B16.20-2012 RTJ Soft Iron Ring RX, ASME B16.20-2012 RTJ Soft Iron Ring BX, ASME B16.20-2012 Flanged Gate Valve, ASME B16.10-2009 Flanged Globe Valve, ASME B16.10-2009 Flanged Ball Valve, ASME B16.10-2009 Flanged Control Valve, ASME B16.10-2009 Flanged Swing Check Valve, ASME B16.10-2009 Flanged Wafer Check Valve, API 594 Wafer type Butterfly Valves, ASME B16.10-2009... and much more: Check it out!

About

BLK2GO Live

Visualize 2D and 3D scans in real-time with high-resolution images. Monitor device status like battery and storage. Manage and view existing scans directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Live 2D and 3D scanning visualization
  • High-resolution image capture
  • Device status monitoring (battery, storage)
  • Image visualization of existing scans
  • Scan management
Features
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Use the BLK2GO Live app to connect to your Leica BLK2GO. The app can be used to provide: Live 2D and 3D visualization while scanning as well as high-resolution images. Device status, such as battery or storage. Image visualization and management of existing scans.

Screenshots

Pipedata4 screens
BLK2GO Live3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BLK2GO Live at 100% against Pipedata's 52%. Pipedata's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pipedata holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pipedata has 44 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Pipedata's written reviews are positive against 100% of BLK2GO Live's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipedata ships an update every 3 weeks, BLK2GO Live every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pipedata versus BLK2GO Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipedataBLK2GO Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (44 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn BennettLeica Geosystems AG

Customer experience

Pipedata

All ratings39 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative41.4%

BLK2GO Live

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pipedata

No in-app purchases

None

BLK2GO Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipedata free?
Pipedata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLK2GO Live free?
BLK2GO Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pipedata or BLK2GO Live?
Pipedata is rated higher. Pipedata averages 4.4 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while BLK2GO Live averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Pipedata or BLK2GO Live have ads?
Neither Pipedata nor BLK2GO Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipedata or BLK2GO Live?
Pipedata ships an update every 3 weeks, and BLK2GO Live every 5 months. Most recently, Pipedata was updated on November 1, 2026 and BLK2GO Live on November 2, 2026.

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