Comparison

JBL ArrayLink vs Production Assist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JBL ArrayLink

This app facilitates the real-time transfer of audio system design data from desktop software to a mobile device. It provides an easy-to-understand interface for deploying audio systems, including rigging and location details, without requiring an internet connection.

Highlights
  • QR code data transfer
  • Real-time offline data sync
  • Array mechanical information display
  • Built-in inclinometer
  • Built-in noise generator
  • Project library
  • Share groups and arrays
Features
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ArrayLink is the mobile companion app for JBL Venue Synthesis, giving system technicians instant access to the mechanical information needed to safely and accurately deploy JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems in the field. Open Venue Synthesis project files directly or import projects by scanning QR codes generated from Venue Synthesis. ArrayLink organizes every System Group, array, and deployment detail into an intuitive interface designed for real-world deployment workflows. Key Features: • Open Venue Synthesis project files directly on your mobile device • Share complete projects using the new .al project format • Import deployment data by scanning QR codes, even without an internet connection • View rigging, positioning, spacing, and deployment information for every array • Organize projects with folders and built-in project management tools • Built-in inclinometer and tone generator for system verification • Supports JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems Designed for system engineers, technicians, and production crews, ArrayLink brings critical deployment information from Venue Synthesis directly to the worksite, helping crews deploy JBL Tour Audio systems faster and with greater confidence.

About

Production Assist

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The new application Production Assist® is a cross-platform online paperwork tool for the event and theater industry. Paperwork is all the documents needed to set up and run an event. By connecting online, we solve the problem that all printed paperwork very quickly contains outdated information. With Online Paperwork you can be sure that you always have the latest version of the document available. Beside this Production Assist is very affordable. With our subscription based licence model, you get yourself started with online paperwork und structural calculation for 30 supports starting at 20€/month. Functionality - Plan and draw in 3D and 2D in Production Assis - All paperwork online directly in the cloud Electrical planning - Calculation of power requirements and phase utilization - Creation of patch plans Real-time structural analysis - Hanging Structures - Ground Supports - Suspended structures Paperwork - Property Lists - Inventory Lists - Structure Lists - Electrical consumers lists - Connection Lists - Color foil lists - Export of lists to PDF and CSV Export of labels for objects - Export of labels with QR codes for scanning with a mobile phone MVR / GDTF Support - Full support of GDTF and MVR for data exchange.

Screenshots

JBL ArrayLink4 screens
Production Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Production Assist at every 2 months against JBL ArrayLink's every 5 months. Production Assist also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JBL ArrayLink ships an update every 5 months, Production Assist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JBL ArrayLink versus Production Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJBL ArrayLinkProduction Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB273 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHarman Professional, Inc.DeerSoft GmbH

In-app purchases

None

JBL ArrayLink

No in-app purchases

None

Production Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JBL ArrayLink free?
JBL ArrayLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Production Assist free?
Production Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JBL ArrayLink or Production Assist have ads?
Neither JBL ArrayLink nor Production Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JBL ArrayLink or Production Assist?
JBL ArrayLink ships an update every 5 months, and Production Assist every 2 months. Most recently, JBL ArrayLink was updated on September 30, 2026 and Production Assist on October 3, 2026.

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