Comparison

Arcolis Remote Pro 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

Arcolis Remote Pro

Control Nicolaudie Ethernet/WiFi lighting controllers from your mobile device. Discover compatible controllers on your network and customize your lighting with buttons, faders, and color wheels.

Highlights
  • Control Nicolaudie lighting controllers
  • Ethernet/WiFi enabled
  • Discover compatible controllers
  • Add buttons, faders, color wheels
  • Customizable lighting control
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Arcolis Remote Pro allows you to control any Nicolaudie Ethernet/WiFi enabled stand alone lighting controller. Connect to a WiFi network and the app will find all compatible controllers. Easily add buttons, faders, color wheels and more. Visit our website at https://www.nicolaudie.com/arcolis for more information on compatible DMX controllers.

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

Arcolis Remote Pro4 screens
Dip Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dip Calc at 50% against Arcolis Remote Pro's 0%. Dip Calc also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Arcolis Remote Pro's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.2). On ratings volume, 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

Arcolis Remote Pro 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

Dip Calc holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Arcolis Remote Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dip Calc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcolis Remote Pro ships an update every 3 months, Dip Calc every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Arcolis Remote Pro versus Dip Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcolis Remote ProDip Calc
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.0 (3 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolaudieCHRISTOPHER GEORGE RUSTAGE

Customer experience

Arcolis Remote Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Dip Calc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Arcolis Remote Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Dip Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcolis Remote Pro free?
Arcolis Remote Pro 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, Arcolis Remote Pro or Dip Calc?
Dip Calc is rated higher. Arcolis Remote Pro averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dip Calc averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Arcolis Remote Pro or Dip Calc have ads?
Neither Arcolis Remote Pro nor Dip Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcolis Remote Pro or Dip Calc?
Arcolis Remote Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Dip Calc every 8 days. Most recently, Arcolis Remote Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dip Calc on November 3, 2026.

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