Comparison

ArrayCalc Viewer vs ShowReady Events

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

ShowReady Events

This production management platform streamlines live event staffing and coordination. It centralizes crew scheduling, logistics, and real-time updates, ensuring seamless execution for any event.

Highlights
  • Effortless crew staffing
  • Live call sheets
  • Centralized logistics
  • Real-time updates
  • Production management
Features
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ShowReady is the ultimate production management and staffing platform designed specifically for the live events industry. Built by production professionals for production professionals, ShowReady eliminates the chaos of managing crew schedules, logistical coordination, and endless email chains, putting everything you need right at your fingertips. Whether you are managing a massive corporate general session, a live concert, or a specialized technical broadcast, ShowReady ensures your entire team is synchronized, informed, and ready to execute flawlessly. Key Features: Effortless Crew Staffing: Quickly schedule, confirm, and manage your technical production crew and event staff in real time. Live Call Sheets: Instantly access up-to-date call sheets so every engineer, graphics specialist, and stagehand knows exactly when and where they need to be. Centralized Logistics: Keep your entire event master document, truck packing lists, and technical specifications organized in one secure place. Real-Time Updates: Push notifications keep your team informed of schedule tweaks, room reassignments, or critical updates instantly—no more missed emails. Stop fighting messy spreadsheets and fragmented text threads. Get your team ShowReady and make your next live production a seamless success.

Screenshots

ArrayCalc Viewer4 screens
ShowReady Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ShowReady Events at 5.0 against ArrayCalc Viewer's 4.1. ArrayCalc Viewer's advantage is 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

ShowReady Events 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArrayCalc Viewer versus ShowReady Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrayCalc ViewerShowReady Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB188 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerd&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KGDAVID SCOTT BAKER

Customer experience

ArrayCalc Viewer

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

ShowReady Events

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

In-app purchases

None

ArrayCalc Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

ShowReady Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArrayCalc Viewer free?
ArrayCalc Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShowReady Events free?
ShowReady Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArrayCalc Viewer or ShowReady Events?
ShowReady Events is rated higher. ArrayCalc Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ShowReady Events averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ArrayCalc Viewer or ShowReady Events have ads?
Neither ArrayCalc Viewer nor ShowReady Events shows ads.

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