Comparison

ArrayCalc Viewer vs Anchor

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 detailed project data for rigging d&b audiotechnik loudspeaker systems on your iOS device. Share and view essential rigging, setup, and system information for efficient, paperless operation.

Highlights
  • Access project data for rigging d&b loudspeaker systems
  • View splay angle, amplifier ID, and cabling info
  • Check flying frame height and lowest edge height
  • See frame angle, aiming, and pickpoints
  • Access weight and load status
  • Receive immediate updates on system design changes
  • Paperless and efficient rigging operations
Features
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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 stand alone application for both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems at www.dbaudio.com. The ArrayCalc Viewer app provides data such as splay angle, amplifier channel ID and cabling information, flying frame height and the height of the lowest edge, frame angle, horizontal aiming, Pickpoints, weight and load status. Any change to the system design can be distributed to each user immediately, ensuring an efficient and user friendly approach to rigging. 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

Anchor

Organize your life by consolidating habits, tasks, and projects into a single, focused interface. Track progress with detailed charts and stay on schedule with calendar integration and home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Habit tracking with custom intervals
  • Task management with due dates
  • Project breakdown into smaller tasks
  • Apple Calendar sync
  • Focus Mode for deep work
  • Progress charts and statistics
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Anchor brings your habits, tasks, and projects together in one calm, focused place — so your day doesn't feel scattered across five different apps. BUILD HABITS THAT STICK Set up each habit with the rhythm that actually fits your life — daily, weekly, on a custom interval, monthly, or a flexible number of times per week. Keep your streak alive with a tap, add a target focus duration, and break bigger habits into daily subtasks. CAPTURE EVERY TASK Quick to-dos and one-off reminders, always within reach. Add due dates so nothing slips through, pin anything to Today or This Week as a goal, and search to find exactly what you need. TURN GOALS INTO PROJECTS Break bigger ambitions into smaller tasks you can actually finish. Watch progress fill in as you go, and get a nudge the moment everything's done. SEE YOUR WHOLE DAY AT ONCE Sync your Apple Calendar and see your habits and tasks alongside your real schedule. Drag items into open gaps between meetings, and always know what's happening now — and what's up next. FOCUS WITHOUT DISTRACTION Step into Focus Mode for any habit or task. Run a built-in timer, check off subtasks, and pull in companion items to work on alongside it. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Charts for completion rates, streaks, and per-habit and per-project breakdowns — see what's working over the last week, month, or quarter. STAY ON TRACK FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN A widget keeps today's habits, tasks, and project work one glance away, no need to open the app. PREMIUM Upgrade for unlimited habits, categories, and projects, full calendar sync, and complete statistics. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ArrayCalc Viewer4 screens
Anchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anchor at 5.0 against ArrayCalc Viewer's 4.1. Anchor also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). ArrayCalc Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Anchor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ArrayCalc Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anchor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, Anchor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ArrayCalc Viewer versus Anchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrayCalc ViewerAnchor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerd&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KGBethany Barrett

Customer experience

ArrayCalc Viewer

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

Anchor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ArrayCalc Viewer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Anchor

Subscriptions2
  • Anchor Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Anchor Premium (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Anchor Premium (Lifetime)$12.99

Questions

Is ArrayCalc Viewer free?
ArrayCalc Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ArrayCalc Viewer or Anchor?
Anchor is rated higher. ArrayCalc Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Anchor averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ArrayCalc Viewer or Anchor have ads?
Neither ArrayCalc Viewer nor Anchor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArrayCalc Viewer or Anchor?
ArrayCalc Viewer ships an update every 4 months, and Anchor every 2 weeks. Most recently, ArrayCalc Viewer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Anchor on October 31, 2026.

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