Comparison

DVSTool vs DMX DIP

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

Head to head
About

DVSTool

Features
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Distributed audio and video processor control software, this is a client software for encoding and decoding nodes, used to manage and control encoders and decoders.

About

DMX DIP

Features
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On stage, in a theater, during event setup, or on a permanent installation, check DMX addresses and DIP switch settings quickly—without mental arithmetic or repeatedly searching manuals. DMX DIP - DipTally is an offline DIP switch calculator built for lighting technicians, installers, and anyone learning DMX. Enter a DMX start address to immediately see which DIP switches should be ON. Each switch clearly shows its number, binary value, and ON direction, with a text summary for fast on-site checks. Key features: • DMX address to DIP switches Enter an address and instantly generate the correct switch combination. • DIP switches to DMX address Tap the switches to calculate the corresponding DMX address. • Multiple fixture layouts Supports 8-, 9-, and 10-switch layouts, including switch 10 fixed ON/OFF, all address switches OFF meaning address 1, and switch 10 as value 512. • Fixture-safe address check Enter the number of DMX channels used by a fixture to calculate the highest safe start address and receive a warning when the address may exceed it. • Custom address stepping Move quickly between start addresses based on a fixture's channel count. • Match the physical switch direction Mirror left to right or flip vertically to match DIP panels installed in different orientations. • Built for the field Large address display, high-contrast interface, Dark Mode, and an on-site flashlight on supported devices. • Core calculations work offline No fixture connection or network is required. The app remembers the last address, profile, step, and display orientation. The free version provides unlimited use of the standard 9-switch “address to DIP” calculator. DMX DIP Pro is available through in-app purchase and unlocks reverse calculation, all switch profiles, custom stepping, mirror and flip, and fixture-safe address checks. Important: This app only calculates DMX addresses and DIP switch settings. It does not transmit DMX, Art-Net, or sACN signals and does not connect to or control fixtures. Always verify settings against the manual for the exact fixture model and revision. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DVSTool4 screens
DMX DIP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DVSTool at none against DMX DIP's 2. DVSTool also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. DMX DIP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. DVSTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DVSTool versus DMX DIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDVSToolDMX DIP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer维维 龙明航 李

In-app purchases

None

DVSTool

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DMX DIP

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$24.991 Year

Questions

Is DVSTool free?
DVSTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DMX DIP free?
DMX DIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DVSTool or DMX DIP have ads?
Neither DVSTool nor DMX DIP shows ads.

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