Comparison

ArrayCalc Viewer vs JBL ArrayLink

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

Head to head
About

ArrayCalc Viewer

Access all project data for rigging d&b audiotechnik loudspeaker systems on your iOS device. Share system designs, calculations, and optimizations seamlessly. This app offers a paperless and efficient way to keep all relevant rigging, setup, and system information readily available.

Highlights
  • Access rigging and system information
  • Share project data via email, AirDrop, Dropbox, iTunes
  • View system designs and calculations
  • Paperless and efficient operation
  • User-friendly interface
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The d&b ArrayCalc Viewer app provides all project data for rigging a d&b audiotechnik loudspeaker system. Once the system has been designed, calculated and optimized in the ArrayCalc simulation software, all relevant project information can be shared via email, AirDrop, Dropbox or iTunes onto any iOS device. The d&b ArrayCalc simulation software is the simulation tool for d&b line arrays, column and point source loudspeakers as well as subwoofers. This is a comprehensive toolbox for all tasks associated with acoustic design, performance prediction, alignment, rigging and safety parameters. It is available as a native standalone application for both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. ArrayCalc Viewer main benefits: - All relevant rigging, setup and system information close to hand in a concise format - Any changes to the system design can be immediately distributed - Paperless and efficient - User friendly

About

JBL ArrayLink

This app facilitates the real-time transfer of audio system design data from desktop software to a mobile device. It provides an easy-to-understand interface for deploying audio systems, including rigging and location details, without requiring an internet connection.

Highlights
  • QR code data transfer
  • Real-time offline data sync
  • Array mechanical information display
  • Built-in inclinometer
  • Built-in noise generator
  • Project library
  • Share groups and arrays
Features
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ArrayLink is the mobile companion app for JBL Venue Synthesis, giving system technicians instant access to the mechanical information needed to safely and accurately deploy JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems in the field. Open Venue Synthesis project files directly or import projects by scanning QR codes generated from Venue Synthesis. ArrayLink organizes every System Group, array, and deployment detail into an intuitive interface designed for real-world deployment workflows. Key Features: • Open Venue Synthesis project files directly on your mobile device • Share complete projects using the new .al project format • Import deployment data by scanning QR codes, even without an internet connection • View rigging, positioning, spacing, and deployment information for every array • Organize projects with folders and built-in project management tools • Built-in inclinometer and tone generator for system verification • Supports JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems Designed for system engineers, technicians, and production crews, ArrayLink brings critical deployment information from Venue Synthesis directly to the worksite, helping crews deploy JBL Tour Audio systems faster and with greater confidence.

Screenshots

ArrayCalc Viewer4 screens
JBL ArrayLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArrayCalc Viewer at 50% against JBL ArrayLink's 20%. JBL ArrayLink's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

JBL ArrayLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of ArrayCalc Viewer's written reviews are positive against 20% of JBL ArrayLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, JBL ArrayLink every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArrayCalc Viewer versus JBL ArrayLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrayCalc ViewerJBL ArrayLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)4.3 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings813 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB57 MB
Age rating4++4
Developerd&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KGHarman Professional, Inc.

Customer experience

ArrayCalc Viewer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

JBL ArrayLink

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

ArrayCalc Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

JBL ArrayLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArrayCalc Viewer free?
ArrayCalc Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JBL ArrayLink free?
JBL ArrayLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArrayCalc Viewer or JBL ArrayLink?
JBL ArrayLink is rated higher. ArrayCalc Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while JBL ArrayLink averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.
Do ArrayCalc Viewer or JBL ArrayLink have ads?
Neither ArrayCalc Viewer nor JBL ArrayLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArrayCalc Viewer or JBL ArrayLink?
ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, and JBL ArrayLink every 5 months. Most recently, ArrayCalc Viewer was updated on June 10, 2026 and JBL ArrayLink on September 10, 2026.

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