Comparison

ArrayCalc Viewer vs XTEN

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

XTEN

This application streamlines audio-visual project workflows, integrating design, documentation, project management, and service operations. It leverages AI for task automation and information access, supporting the entire AV project lifecycle from anywhere.

Highlights
  • AV design and documentation
  • Proposal generation
  • Project management and team collaboration
  • Task tracking and field updates
  • Service request management
  • AI-powered assistance
  • Voice and chat automation
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XTEN-AV brings AV design, documentation, project management, service operations, and AI-powered automation together in one mobile app. Manage your projects, your team, and your work, from anywhere. Built for AV integrators, consultants, designers, project managers, and service teams, XTEN-AV covers the entire AV workflow in a single platform. Powered by XAVIA, the AV industry's first AI Agent, you can access information, automate tasks, and move faster, through simple voice or chat. Key Features • AV Design & Documentation • Proposal Generation & Project Documentation • Project Management & Team Collaboration • Task Tracking & Field Updates • Service Requests & Work Order Management • AI-Powered Assistance with XAVIA • Voice & Chat-Based Workflow Automation • Analytics, Reporting & Project Insights From design and deployment to service and support, XTEN-AV is the one app for every stage of your AV project.

Screenshots

ArrayCalc Viewer4 screens
XTEN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XTEN at 100% against ArrayCalc Viewer's 50%. XTEN also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XTEN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ArrayCalc Viewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of XTEN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, XTEN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ArrayCalc Viewer versus XTEN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrayCalc ViewerXTEN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerd&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KGXTEN-AV LLC

Customer experience

ArrayCalc Viewer

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

XTEN

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ArrayCalc Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

XTEN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArrayCalc Viewer free?
ArrayCalc Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XTEN free?
XTEN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArrayCalc Viewer or XTEN?
XTEN is rated higher. ArrayCalc Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while XTEN averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ArrayCalc Viewer or XTEN have ads?
Neither ArrayCalc Viewer nor XTEN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArrayCalc Viewer or XTEN?
ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, and XTEN every 2 weeks. Most recently, ArrayCalc Viewer was updated on October 7, 2026 and XTEN on October 6, 2026.

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