Comparison

Dip Calc vs BPM GO

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

Head to head
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.

About

BPM GO

Features
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BPM GO is an easy-to-use tool for achieving accurate cue timings. Just tap along, and this app will begin to provide feedback on a track's beats per minute (BPM), enabling you to fine-tune your fade times, flyouts, and snap effects with confidence - even when operating blind on the console. BPM GO retains the last captured value while remaining ready for a new BPM. When you're ready to capture a new BPM, simply begin tapping, and the app will follow along.

Screenshots

Dip Calc4 screens
BPM GO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BPM GO at Free against Dip Calc's $0.99. BPM GO also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). Dip Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.6). 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

BPM GO 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

Dip Calc ships an update every 8 days, BPM GO daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dip Calc versus BPM GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDip CalcBPM GO
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHRISTOPHER GEORGE RUSTAGESamuel Blakemore

In-app purchases

None

Dip Calc

No in-app purchases

None

BPM GO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dip Calc free?
Dip Calc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BPM GO free?
BPM GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dip Calc or BPM GO have ads?
Neither Dip Calc nor BPM GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dip Calc or BPM GO?
Dip Calc ships an update every 8 days, and BPM GO daily. Most recently, Dip Calc was updated on September 21, 2026 and BPM GO on September 15, 2026.

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