ArrayCalc Viewer vs Martin Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, Martin Companion every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ArrayCalc Viewer | Martin Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | d&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KG | Harman Professional, Inc. |
In-app purchases
ArrayCalc Viewer
No in-app purchases
Martin Companion
No in-app purchases
Questions
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