Comparison

MiniStatus vs BrownBox

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

Head to head
About

MiniStatus

Monitor the status of various professional audio devices in a single interface. View RF signal, level meters, battery life, IP addresses, and more for supported equipment. Automatically discover devices on your network or add them manually.

Highlights
  • Real-time device status monitoring
  • RF signal and timeline display
  • Level meter and battery indicators
  • Automatic network device discovery
  • Manual device addition
  • Support for numerous pro audio brands
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MiniStatus can show the status of supported pro audio devices in one view, including RF signal, RF timeline, level meter, battery, name, IP, etc. Supported devices: - Shure AD4Q, AD4D, AXT400, ULXD4Q, ULXD4D, ULXD4, QLXD4, UR4D, UR4S, P10T, SBCxxx, SBRC, AXT900 - Sennheiser Digital 6000, EM3732-II, EM 300 G4, EM 500 G4, EM 300 G3, EM 500 G3, EM 2000, EM 2050 - Sennheiser SR IEM G4, SR 300 IEM G3, SR 2000 IEM, SR 2050 IEM - Yamaha Rio, Tio series stage boxes - Coda LINUS10, LINUS14, LINUSCON - L-acoustics LA12X, LA4X - Lake LM44, LM26 - Dante - QLab v4 - ICMP Ping Most devices could be automatically discovered over LAN. You may optionally save them to the Saved Devices list so you can sort them as you like. You may also use that list to manually add devices in another VLAN or over the Internet. MiniStatus doesn't control any device by any mean. You will need their own software to control them. MiniStatus won't conflict with these software either, you may use them at the same time. You can use MiniStatus with no limitation for 3 minutes after launch. After 3 minutes, all items will be locked except for the first 4. You can restart MiniStatus to get another 3 minutes whenever you want. As a pro monitoring tool, MiniStatus does not run in the background and it will prevent your device from sleeping. Notes: - Sennheiser EW series are not tested with actual devices. Their info may be incorrect. - Similarly, if you are experiencing any issue, willing to give any idea or seeking for more device support, please feel free to contact me at yuuhei@audio.ninja. All product names, logos, brands, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names referred in this App are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement. Seller of this App is not affiliated with any of them.

About

BrownBox

This app analyzes L-Acoustics Soundvision System Reports to provide detailed rigging information for audio professionals. It displays box counts, splay angles, trim heights, and weight, helping users efficiently fly PA systems. The app offers both free and pro features, with the pro version unlocking advanced rigging details and live tracking.

Highlights
  • Import Soundvision System Reports (PDF)
  • View box counts, cabinet models, and splay angles
  • Display top and bottom trim heights
  • Calculate array weight with flying frame
  • Track hang status (Pending, Deployed, Noised)
  • Share rig cards as images
  • Offline functionality
Features
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BrownBox reads an L-Acoustics Soundvision System Report and hands you every hang the way you rig it: box counts, per-box splay, top and bottom trim, weight with the flying frame, bumper count, pickup hole and site angle. Open the PDF on your phone, walk to the point, and the numbers are in your hand. Built by a touring audio tech, for the people who fly the PA. EVERY HANG AT A GLANCE • Import any Soundvision System Report (PDF) — straight from Files, Mail or AirDrop • Mains, subs, fills and delays laid out like the console, each with box count and cabinet models • Per-box splay angles and a side-profile view of the array • Top trim and bottom trim, in feet or metres RIGGING, NOT JUST ACOUSTICS • Weight per array, including the flying frame, in lb or kg • Bumper count, pickup hole and front/rear pins from the report • Site angle starred on a two-motor hang, pickup hole starred on a one-motor hang, so the number that actually sets the tilt is the one you see first • Verified cabinet weights for K1, K2, K3, KARA II, KIVA II, A15, A10, KS28, KS21, SB18, SB15m, L2, L2D, SYVA, SYVA LOW, X8, X12, X15 — anything estimated is marked ≈ THE RIGGER LIED (Pro) • Riggers report the as-built trim or site angle from their own phones with a short show code • The lead sees every hang that's off from the design, live, as it's flown ON SITE • Track each hang from Pending to Deployed to Noised, with a Noised tab for system check • Share a rig card — trim, weight, splays, holes — as an image straight into the show chat • Works offline. No account. Your designs never leave your phone unless you share them. FREE AND PRO Importing reports, box counts, splays, the side profile and the status tabs are free. BrownBox Pro ($24.99/year) unlocks weight, top and bottom trim, full rigging detail, the rig card and the live Rigger Lied sync. Auto-renewing annual subscription, cancel anytime in Settings. eighty32 — field tools for AV, RF & broadcast. ——— Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://brownbox.eighty32.com/privacy BrownBox Pro is an auto-renewable annual subscription ($24.99/year or local equivalent). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

Screenshots

MiniStatus3 screens
BrownBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MiniStatus at every 4 days against BrownBox's every 2 months. MiniStatus also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MiniStatus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BrownBox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiniStatus ships an update every 4 days, BrownBox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MiniStatus versus BrownBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniStatusBrownBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYufei ZhangChris DeBrizzio

Customer experience

MiniStatus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BrownBox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MiniStatus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pass$4.991 Month
  • Annually Pass$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • 10-Hour Pass$0.99
  • 100-Hour Pass$6.99
1 purchases

BrownBox

Subscriptions1
  • BrownBox Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is MiniStatus free?
MiniStatus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrownBox free?
BrownBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MiniStatus or BrownBox have ads?
Neither MiniStatus nor BrownBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiniStatus or BrownBox?
MiniStatus ships an update every 4 days, and BrownBox every 2 months. Most recently, MiniStatus was updated on November 3, 2026 and BrownBox on October 31, 2026.

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