Comparison

Dip Calc vs Sync

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

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.

Screenshots

Dip Calc4 screens
Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dip Calc versus Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDip CalcSync
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHRISTOPHER GEORGE RUSTAGESync-it.co.uk

In-app purchases

None

Dip Calc

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sync

One-time4
  • Hardware UnlockFree
  • Sync-It 14 Day TrialFree
  • Sync-it legacy unlock$44.99
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  • Sync-It Full Unlock$89.99

Questions

Is Dip Calc free?
Dip Calc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sync free?
Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dip Calc or Sync have ads?
Neither Dip Calc nor Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dip Calc or Sync?
Dip Calc ships an update every 8 days, and Sync every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dip Calc was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sync on October 31, 2026.

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