Calipsa vs StandbyCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calipsa
This platform uses machine learning to reduce false alarms in video monitoring. It helps detect and prevent crime by revolutionizing alarm management.
- Cloud-based alarm filtering
- False alarm reduction
- Machine learning technology
- Video monitoring enhancement
- Crime detection and prevention
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Calipsa’s cloud-based alarm filtering platform is the global leader in false alarm reduction. Using the latest machine learning technology, Calipsa is revolutionising false alarm management and video monitoring to help detect and prevent crime.
StandbyCalc
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StandbyCalc is the fastest way to calculate standby battery requirements for UK fire and intruder alarm systems. Built for engineers, by engineers. Enter your quiescent and alarm currents, select your system grade or category, and get an instant answer — including which standard battery size you need. SUPPORTS: - Intruder alarms — BS EN 50131 / BS 9263, Grades 1-4 - Fire alarms — BS 5839-1:2025, Categories L, M, and P - Standalone PSUs — custom standby and alarm periods FREE FEATURES: - All battery calculations - All standards and grades - Save unlimited calculations - Standard battery size recommendations PRO UPGRADE (one-time purchase): - iCloud backup across devices - PDF reports with full formula working - Add your company logo and branding - Share reports via email, AirDrop, or Files - Professional compliance documentation Compliant with NSI and SSAIB requirements. Calculations per BS 9263 Annex C and BS 5839-1:2025 Annexe E. No account required. No subscription. Just open and calculate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calipsa at none against StandbyCalc's 1. Calipsa also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price 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. StandbyCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calipsa asks for nothing beyond the download.
Calipsa ships an update every 5 weeks, StandbyCalc every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calipsa | StandbyCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motorola Solutions, Inc | D4N LTD |
In-app purchases
Calipsa
No in-app purchases
StandbyCalc
- StandbyCalc Pro$9.99









