Comparison

QuickQ Remote Control vs Dip Calc

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

Head to head
About

QuickQ Remote Control

Control your ChamSys lighting consoles remotely with this application. It offers a modern user interface for easy operation of stage lighting systems.

Highlights
  • Remote control for lighting consoles
  • Modern user interface
  • Easy stage lighting control
  • Supports ChamSys QuickQ consoles
Features
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ChamSys QuickQ consoles provide quick, easy to use control of stage lighting systems using a modern user interface. QuickQ Remote enables remote control of ChamSys QuickQ consoles.

About

Dip Calc

Instantly calculate DMX dip switch settings for lighting equipment. Quickly convert DMX addresses to switch positions or build addresses by tapping switches. Includes a built-in torch for dark environments.

Highlights
  • Calculate DMX dip switch settings from address
  • Tap switches to build/adjust address
  • On-screen number pad for address entry
  • Adjustable increment value
  • Save favorite increment presets
  • Store setup notes for jobs
  • Built-in torch control
Features
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Dip Calc is a fast, simple DMX dip switch calculator designed for lighting techs, installers, and anyone working with fixtures that still rely on physical dip switch addressing. Instead of manually working out switch positions, Dip Calc lets you enter a DMX address and instantly see which dips need to be set. It’s built to be quick to use on site, easy to understand, and helpful when you’re working under pressure. Features: - Quickly calculate DMX dip switch settings from a DMX address - Tap dip switches directly to build or adjust an address - Enter addresses using the on-screen number pad - Change the increment value for faster step-through adjustment - Save your own favourite increment presets - Store setup notes directly in the app - Save and reopen notes for different jobs, fixtures, or rigs - Quickly add DMX addresses to your notes while working - Built-in torch control for dark environments - Clean, simple interface designed for fast use on the job Dip Calc is made for real-world use — whether you’re addressing older fixtures, checking installs, troubleshooting a rig, or keeping track of patch information during setup. If you regularly work with dip switch fixtures and want a simple tool that helps you move faster, Dip Calc keeps the essentials close at hand.

Screenshots

QuickQ Remote Control4 screens
Dip Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dip Calc at 100% against QuickQ Remote Control's 0%. Dip Calc also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). QuickQ Remote Control's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On 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

QuickQ Remote Control is free to download; Dip Calc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickQ Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of QuickQ Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dip Calc's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickQ Remote Control ships an update every 3 months, Dip Calc every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QuickQ Remote Control versus Dip Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickQ Remote ControlDip Calc
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChamSys LtdCHRISTOPHER GEORGE RUSTAGE

Customer experience

QuickQ Remote Control

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Dip Calc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QuickQ Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

Dip Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickQ Remote Control free?
QuickQ Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dip Calc free?
Dip Calc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QuickQ Remote Control or Dip Calc?
QuickQ Remote Control is rated higher. QuickQ Remote Control averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Dip Calc averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QuickQ Remote Control or Dip Calc have ads?
Neither QuickQ Remote Control nor Dip Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickQ Remote Control or Dip Calc?
QuickQ Remote Control ships an update every 3 months, and Dip Calc every 8 days. Most recently, QuickQ Remote Control was updated on September 9, 2026 and Dip Calc on September 21, 2026.

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