COMET8 vs Dip Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
COMET8
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Comet8 It is the first system on the market that allows to carry out an antibiotic screening test automatically and share the results in real time. Just apply a drop of milk to the test tube and Comet4 will automatically perform the test in less than 2.5 hours. Results are sent to your smart device, cloud account or email in real time.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: COMET8 at Free against Dip Calc's $0.99. COMET8 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.2). Dip Calc's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 17 months). 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
COMET8 is free to download; Dip Calc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
COMET8 ships an update every 17 months, Dip Calc every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | COMET8 | Dip Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andres Mena Tobar | CHRISTOPHER GEORGE RUSTAGE |
In-app purchases
COMET8
No in-app purchases
Dip Calc
No in-app purchases









