Comparison

COMET8 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

COMET8

Features
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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.

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

COMET84 screens
Dip Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
COMET8 versus Dip Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOMET8Dip Calc
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres Mena TobarCHRISTOPHER GEORGE RUSTAGE

In-app purchases

None

COMET8

No in-app purchases

None

Dip Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is COMET8 free?
COMET8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dip Calc free?
Dip Calc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do COMET8 or Dip Calc have ads?
Neither COMET8 nor Dip Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, COMET8 or Dip Calc?
COMET8 ships an update every 17 months, and Dip Calc every 8 days. Most recently, COMET8 was updated on October 6, 2026 and Dip Calc on October 1, 2026.

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