Comparison

Pipedata vs Grey Chain ESS

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

Head to head
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

Grey Chain ESS

Features
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Grey Chain ESS app is a smart employee management app. now you have the access to file a leave request and also have option to track your leave balance. A very useful app for you to track your applied, taken & balanced leaves. You can also check yearly holiday calendar.

Screenshots

Pipedata4 screens
Grey Chain ESS4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pipedata and Grey Chain ESS are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pipedata versus Grey Chain ESS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipedataGrey Chain ESS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn BennettGrey Chain Technology Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Pipedata

No in-app purchases

None

Grey Chain ESS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipedata free?
Pipedata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grey Chain ESS free?
Grey Chain ESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pipedata or Grey Chain ESS have ads?
Neither Pipedata nor Grey Chain ESS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipedata or Grey Chain ESS?
Pipedata ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grey Chain ESS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pipedata was updated on September 19, 2026 and Grey Chain ESS on September 14, 2026.

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