ArrayCalc Viewer vs Anchor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | ArrayCalc Viewer | Anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | d&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KG | Bethany Barrett |
Customer experience
ArrayCalc Viewer
Anchor
In-app purchases
ArrayCalc Viewer
No in-app purchases
Anchor
- Anchor Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Anchor Premium (Yearly)$9.991 Year
- Anchor Premium (Lifetime)$12.99









