Comparison

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy vs Hyperlay Markout

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

Head to head
About

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy

This app offers essential tools and reference data for various rigging applications. It covers wire rope, battens, motors, curtains, and more, providing comprehensive support for rigging professionals.

Highlights
  • Wire rope calculations
  • Batten and arbor data
  • Sheave and motor specifications
  • Stage rope information
  • Fleet angle calculations
  • Curtain rigging data
Features
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iRigging Tools provides tools and reference data for many areas of rigging, including wire rope, battens, arbors, sheaves, stage ropes, motors, curtains, and fleet angles.

About

Hyperlay Markout

This app automates the creation of rigging markout lists, replacing manual methods with a faster, more efficient digital process. It integrates with existing workflows by importing data from CAD and Excel, offering features like unit conversion and PDF export.

Highlights
  • Automated markout list creation
  • Import from AutoCAD, Excel, Vectorworks
  • Built-in unit converter
  • Interactive markout sheet
  • PDF export
  • Offline access to recent files
Features
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Hyperlay Markout is an innovative rigging app that automates the process of creating a markout list for the rigging industry. Hyperlay Markout does away with markout using a piece of paper, replacing it with an app that is orders of magnitude faster and more efficient all while still being easy to use and familiar to riggers. With over 9 unique features and integration into existing workflows by supporting inputs from AutoCAD, Excel, and Vectorworks Spotlight, Hyperlay Markout will transform your rigging workflow allowing you to save hundreds of hours in markout time taking in more shows as a result. Features: --------- + Interactive markout sheet A step-through markout list with a beautiful and focused dark User Interface that supports both portrait and landscape orientations. + Built-in Unit Converter Load data from a drawing with any unit and mark it out in another. All units are supported (metric & imperial) and can be changed at any time from the settings. + Move Datum Move datum to most upstage or most downstage points with a single tap and save valuable time by eliminating 3 of 6 tapes on the floor. + Rigging Plot Automatic creation of a rigging plot along with the Markout sheet for easy access to information. + Points Filter Ability to filter the markout list to display only SR or SL points + Versatile Import Interface Hyperlay Markout easily imports different styles of pointlists exported from CAD (e.g. AutoCAD, Vectorworks) or Excel. Simply import your show file into Hyperlay Markout from settings and it will do the rest, guiding you through the import process. + Recent Files Hyperlay Markout automatically stores locally the 10 most recently-opened show files on the device, so the app will still work even without a cellular data connection. + PDF export Ability to export the markout list as a PDF, for example, if you need to print the markout list to have as a physical backup. + Designed for iPhone and iPad Hyperlay Markout is a universal app, designed for both iPhone and iPad. On bigger screens, more points are displayed vertically and horizontally. In addition, Both landscape and portrait on both device families are supported. ----------------- You can try out Hyperlay Markout for free with an example show available under Recent Files in the settings screen. To import your own shows, a subscription is required. All plans however come with 1 month FREE trial and can be cancelled at any time, no strings attached. This means you can subscribe, try out your own shows for one month and cancel at any time without having to pay anything. Don't hesitate to contact us at any time with your questions and feedback via email (tap Contact Us in the settings). Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. To manage subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal go to your iTunes account settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.hyperlay.dk/markout/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.hyperlay.dk/markout/termsofuse

Screenshots

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy4 screens
Hyperlay Markout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRigging Tools by JR Clancy at none against Hyperlay Markout's 3. Hyperlay Markout's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Hyperlay Markout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. iRigging Tools by JR Clancy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iRigging Tools by JR Clancy against 5.0 for Hyperlay Markout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyperlay Markout has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy ships an update every 15 months, Hyperlay Markout every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy versus Hyperlay Markout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRigging Tools by JR ClancyHyperlay Markout
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJ.R. Clancy, Inc.Drop APS

Customer experience

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hyperlay Markout

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hyperlay Markout

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Biannual Subscription1 Month trial$29.996 Months
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is iRigging Tools by JR Clancy free?
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hyperlay Markout free?
Hyperlay Markout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iRigging Tools by JR Clancy or Hyperlay Markout?
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy and Hyperlay Markout are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do iRigging Tools by JR Clancy or Hyperlay Markout have ads?
Neither iRigging Tools by JR Clancy nor Hyperlay Markout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRigging Tools by JR Clancy or Hyperlay Markout?
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy ships an update every 15 months, and Hyperlay Markout every 3 months. Most recently, iRigging Tools by JR Clancy was updated on June 25, 2026 and Hyperlay Markout on September 17, 2026.

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