Comparison

ArrayCalc Viewer vs Martin Companion

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

Martin Companion

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The Martin Companion Application enables Martin fixtures to be addressed and configured via NFC. Full fixture details including warnings and errors can also be read out, all without power supplied to the fixtures. The built-in GDTF tool allows you to browse details of all recent Martin fixtures, and export GDTF files directly from the application. QR code functionality and Fixture Configuration custom file creation is also included in the build. Auto Launch of application via NFC Tap/ QR Code and via Fixture Configuration file is also available.

Screenshots

ArrayCalc Viewer4 screens
Martin Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Martin Companion at 14.0 against ArrayCalc Viewer's 16. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, Martin Companion every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ArrayCalc Viewer versus Martin Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrayCalc ViewerMartin Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerd&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KGHarman Professional, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

ArrayCalc Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Martin Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArrayCalc Viewer free?
ArrayCalc Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Martin Companion free?
Martin Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArrayCalc Viewer or Martin Companion have ads?
Neither ArrayCalc Viewer nor Martin Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArrayCalc Viewer or Martin Companion?
ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, and Martin Companion every 5 months. Most recently, ArrayCalc Viewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Martin Companion on October 24, 2026.

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