Comparison

ArrayCalc Viewer vs MP Install

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

MP Install

Configure and control business music and paging mixers for retail and hospitality. Features a setup wizard and intuitive interface for system tuning, with offline or online mixer setup capabilities.

Highlights
  • Configure and control QSC MP-M mixers
  • Setup Wizard for guided configuration
  • Intuitive graphic environment
  • Offline or online mixer setup
  • Intrinsic Correction™ for QSC loudspeakers
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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MP Install is used by designers and installers of business music systems to configure and control QSC MP-M40 or MP-M80 music and paging mixers. These mixers, offering unprecedented capabilities combined with ease of configuration and operation are intended for retail and hospitality applications in which paging messages and high-quality audio from various sources is routed to multiple zones. Live mixing functions are also supported for applications requiring reinforcement of entertainment, presentations or conferences. MP Install provides the system designer and installer an attractive graphic environment and intuitive workflow to configure and tune the system. A Setup Wizard helps the installer keep track of tasks and easily navigate the MP-M. Onboard Intrinsic Correction™ (factory FIR/IIR presets) for QSC loudspeakers help maximize the performance and value of the system. MP Install may be used to setup a mixer offline (no MP-M connected) or online. Connection to an MP-M is via Wi-Fi and requires a user supplied Wi-Fi router. A separate app, MP Manage supports day-to-day end user operation of basic system functions including zone level, source selection, scene recall, scheduling, and mixer control. It also offers a unique store-and-forward zone paging functionality to the MP-M Series mixer. MP Manage controls are easily customized by the installer to give facility staff as much or as little control as is needed. Requirements iPad Pro, iPad, iPad mini running iOS 8.0 or later QSC MP-M-40 or MP-M-80 with version 1.0 or higher firmware installed. Connection to a Wi-Fi network. Visit www.qsc.com for more details on Wi-Fi connections.

Screenshots

ArrayCalc Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MP Install at 5.0 against ArrayCalc Viewer's 4.1. MP Install also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16). ArrayCalc Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). 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

MP Install holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArrayCalc Viewer has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, MP Install every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ArrayCalc Viewer versus MP Install: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrayCalc ViewerMP Install
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS1612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerd&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KGQSC Audio Products, LLC.

Customer experience

ArrayCalc Viewer

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

MP Install

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

In-app purchases

None

ArrayCalc Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

MP Install

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArrayCalc Viewer free?
ArrayCalc Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MP Install free?
MP Install is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArrayCalc Viewer or MP Install?
MP Install is rated higher. ArrayCalc Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MP Install averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ArrayCalc Viewer or MP Install have ads?
Neither ArrayCalc Viewer nor MP Install shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArrayCalc Viewer or MP Install?
ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, and MP Install every 10 months. Most recently, ArrayCalc Viewer was updated on June 10, 2026 and MP Install on September 14, 2026.

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