Comparison

Calipsa vs StandbyCalc

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

Head to head
About

Calipsa

This platform uses machine learning to reduce false alarms in video monitoring. It helps detect and prevent crime by revolutionizing alarm management.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based alarm filtering
  • False alarm reduction
  • Machine learning technology
  • Video monitoring enhancement
  • Crime detection and prevention
Features
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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.

About

StandbyCalc

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Calipsa4 screens
StandbyCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StandbyCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calipsa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Calipsa versus StandbyCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalipsaStandbyCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMotorola Solutions, IncD4N LTD

In-app purchases

None

Calipsa

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

StandbyCalc

One-time1
  • StandbyCalc Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Calipsa free?
Calipsa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StandbyCalc free?
StandbyCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calipsa or StandbyCalc have ads?
StandbyCalc shows ads; Calipsa does not.
Which is updated more often, Calipsa or StandbyCalc?
Calipsa ships an update every 5 weeks, and StandbyCalc every 4 months. Most recently, Calipsa was updated on June 9, 2026 and StandbyCalc on September 10, 2026.

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