# RopamBasic vs DetAct Calculator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DetAct Calculator at none against RopamBasic's 4. RopamBasic's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RopamBasic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. DetAct Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

RopamBasic ships an update every 11 months, DetAct Calculator every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RopamBasic | DetAct Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 76 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROPAM ELEKTRONIK SP. Z O. O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778566534) | [Flashover Engineering AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640994074) |

## What reviewers say

### RopamBasic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ropambasic/id1412094910)

This app connects to BasicGSM 2 and MultiGSM 2 panels via TCP/IP. It allows users to monitor and control panel status, zones, outputs, and partitions, with advanced features for MultiGSM 2 modules like SMS sending and log management. Customizable widgets are also available.

**Highlights:** Panel status monitoring, Zone and output status check, Output control, Partition arming/disarming, System event preview, Customizable widgets, SMS sending (MultiGSM 2)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RopamBridge Basic 12 months | $4.49 | per year |
| RopamBridge Multi 12 months | $6.49 | per year |
| RopamBridge Basic | $20.99 | one-time |
| RopamBridge Multi | $31.99 | one-time |


### DetAct Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detact-calculator/id6443817219)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RopamBasic free?

RopamBasic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DetAct Calculator free?

DetAct Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RopamBasic or DetAct Calculator have ads?

Neither RopamBasic nor DetAct Calculator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RopamBasic or DetAct Calculator?

RopamBasic ships an update every 11 months, and DetAct Calculator every 9 months. Most recently, RopamBasic was updated on November 2, 2026 and DetAct Calculator on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
