Dip Calc vs BobLab Tracks Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
BobLab Tracks Remote
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IMPORTANT: In order for Tracks Remote to function properly, the connected QLab Workspace(s) should be based on our BobLab template. BobLab is available from our website. BobLab Tracks Remote enables seamless visual feedback of active Click Tracks running in a BobLab based QLab Workspace. Features include: - Automatic discovery of QLab instances on the network - Connection to both Main and Backup Workspaces - Support for passcode protected Workspaces - Optional playback controls - Optional load control to load to a specific Click Track - Kiosk Mode to hide setup options and avoid accidental changes BobLab Tracks Remote requires that the connected workspace was built with the BobLab, a suite of tools which extend the functionality of Figure 53’s brilliant QLab app. BobLab can be downloaded from our website, for more information please get in touch. Figure 53® and QLab® are registered trademarks of Figure 53, LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dip Calc at every 8 days against BobLab Tracks Remote's every 3 months. Dip Calc also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and 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
Dip Calc costs $0.99 and BobLab Tracks Remote $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dip Calc ships an update every 8 days, BobLab Tracks Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dip Calc | BobLab Tracks Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHRISTOPHER GEORGE RUSTAGE | Robert Willis |
In-app purchases
Dip Calc
No in-app purchases
BobLab Tracks Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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