Comparison

ArrayCalc Viewer vs CrewBrain

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

CrewBrain

Streamline personnel planning for events with a central platform for requests and arrangements. It offers clear event displays, staff availability overviews, and automatic notifications to ensure efficient team management.

Highlights
  • Centralized request handling
  • Staff availability overview
  • Automatic notifications
  • Clear event display
  • iCal subscription
  • Time tracking
  • Assignment planning
Features
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Crew management made easy. Simple & efficient personnel planning for Events Flexible planning. Clear display. Always accessible: CrewBrain makes personnel planning for your events fast, easy and efficient. - All requests and arrangements are handled by a central platform accessible to everyone involved - Overview of staff and member availability - Automatic notifications - Clear display of events, rehearsals and holidays - Subscription in iCal format possible - Many useful features like time tracking, assignment planning, travel expenses and much more

Screenshots

ArrayCalc Viewer4 screens
CrewBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArrayCalc Viewer at 50% against CrewBrain's 11%. ArrayCalc Viewer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). CrewBrain's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, CrewBrain fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ArrayCalc Viewer versus CrewBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrayCalc ViewerCrewBrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerd&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KGCrewBrain GmbH

Customer experience

ArrayCalc Viewer

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

CrewBrain

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral33.3%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

ArrayCalc Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

CrewBrain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArrayCalc Viewer free?
ArrayCalc Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrewBrain free?
CrewBrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArrayCalc Viewer or CrewBrain have ads?
Neither ArrayCalc Viewer nor CrewBrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArrayCalc Viewer or CrewBrain?
ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, and CrewBrain fortnightly. Most recently, ArrayCalc Viewer was updated on September 19, 2026 and CrewBrain on September 24, 2026.

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