Dip Calc vs Sync
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.
Sync
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Sync-it Plus is a professional companion app for any Sync-it hardware device. Get real time AV sync measurements when used with a hardware Sync-it. Record sync measurements and analyse them in slomo later using the app. Generate the Sync-it test pattern for hardware to measure. Works at all common frame rates and displays NTP time in the correct timecode format.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sync at Free against Dip Calc's $0.99. Dip Calc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Sync is free to download; Dip Calc costs $0.99 up front. Sync sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dip Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dip Calc ships an update every 8 days, Sync every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dip Calc | Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHRISTOPHER GEORGE RUSTAGE | Sync-it.co.uk |
In-app purchases
Dip Calc
No in-app purchases
Sync
- Hardware UnlockFree
- Sync-It 14 Day TrialFree
- Sync-it legacy unlock$44.99
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- Sync-It Full Unlock$89.99









