Comparison

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control vs AcoustiCalc

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

Head to head
About

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control

Control DMX lighting for your venue or show with this intuitive iPad software. It wirelessly connects to lights via an Ethernet-to-DMX converter and Art-Net protocol, offering features from high-end consoles in a beginner-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Manage Shows
  • Fixture Library
  • Effects Editor
  • Scene & Stack Creator
  • Layer Multiple Scenes
  • Tap Tempo BPM
  • Universe Visualizer
Features
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Vibrio is a revolutionary DMX lighting control software for the iPad. One intuitive solution to handle lighting for your venue or show. It connects to the lights wirelessly using an ethernet-to-DMX converter and the Art-Net protocol. We believe Vibrio bridges the gap between lighting programmers and designers by having a simple interface that even beginners can learn quickly. When designing Vibrio, we took the best features of high-end lighting consoles and brought them to the iPad. Features: - Manage Shows - Fixture Library - Effects Editor - Scene & Stack Creator - Layer Multiple Scenes Simultaneously - Master Dimmer & Timing - Tap Tempo BPM - Universe Visualizer - Midi Support - Safe Mode - Supports 1 Output Universe (512 addresses) The app gives the user 16 DMX addresses free, with In-App Purchases upgrades for 512 addresses. Required for Use: An Ethernet-to-DMX converter, router, and DMX lighting fixtures. For more information, visit our website at www.vibriolighting.com In-App Subscription Info: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. For more information, please review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Support: support@toastmobile.com Privacy Policy & Terms: http://www.toastmobile.com/vibrio-privacy-policy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AcoustiCalc

Features
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AcoustiCalc is the ultimate toolkit designed for architects, engineering firms, and acousticians. Instantly calculate the reverberation time (RT60) via Sabine's Formula or estimate the sound insulation of walls using the Mass Law. Premium B2B Features: - Predictive acoustic modeling with interactive graphs. - Expert local database: 300+ materials with Alpha absorption coefficients (125Hz-4kHz) certified ISO 354. - White Label PDF Report Generator for direct client delivery. - Integrated Live SPL Meter. - Metric and Imperial system support. 100% Offline. Zero Cloud. Compliance and industrial secrecy guaranteed. Legal Disclaimer: Simulations are predictive and do not replace certified in-situ measurements.

Screenshots

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control4 screens
AcoustiCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control at Free against AcoustiCalc's $3.99. Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). AcoustiCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control is free to download; AcoustiCalc costs $3.99 up front. Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per year. AcoustiCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control ships an update every 3 weeks, AcoustiCalc daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control versus AcoustiCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibrio | DMX Lighting ControlAcoustiCalc
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.4 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToast - Apps and Software LLCTRIMECH Dhaker

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control

Subscriptions1
  • Vibrio Pro7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • 256 Address$44.99
  • 512 Address (Reduced)$69.99
  • 512 Address$89.99
None

AcoustiCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control free?
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AcoustiCalc free?
AcoustiCalc costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control or AcoustiCalc have ads?
Neither Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control nor AcoustiCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control or AcoustiCalc?
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and AcoustiCalc daily. Most recently, Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control was updated on November 6, 2026 and AcoustiCalc on November 5, 2026.

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