Comparison

DMXCalc vs Cue Clock

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

Head to head
About

DMXCalc

This app simplifies DMX address calculations for entertainment lighting equipment. It helps determine absolute addresses, manage fixture blocks, and convert DMX values to percentages and hexadecimal. It also includes a dip switch calculator for easy configuration.

Highlights
  • DMX address calculation
  • Universe and device address lookup
  • Increment/decrement by block size
  • Dip switch configuration tool
  • Block addressing for multiple fixtures
  • DMX level value reference
Features
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Entertainment lighting equipment uses a control system called DMX512. DMXCalc is a simple and elegant calculator which does address arithmetic for DMX equipment. You can enter a DMX universe number and a device address to have DMXCalc calculate the absolute address. Or enter an absolute address to see the universe and device address. The + and - buttons can be set to increment or decrement the address by any block size. Handy for addressing a sequence of moving lights. When there is not enough space in the current universe for another fixture, the Address and + values turn red. Some DMX equipment utilizes dip switches to configure the address. The dip switch page has switches which show the settings for the current address value, or you can set the switches to match those on a light and discover what its address is. The sound button "plays" dipswitch settings so you can set switches without looking at the display. The Block page can be loaded with a range of blocks, based on the block size and starting at the current address. Tapping any block on the list loads that address into the calculator and dip switches, and tapping the arrow shows a list of all locations in the block, with both local and absolute addresses. This feature is particularly useful for addressing a series of moving lights, dimmer packs, or LED fixtures. A fourth page has a quick reference list showing all DMX level values from 0 to 255, with corresponding percentage, hexadecimal, and MIDI values. Altogether indispensable for the entertainment lighting technician.

About

Cue Clock

Features
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Cue Clock helps you run presentations with confidence. Build custom timers for talks, workshops, classroom sessions, rehearsals, demos, and meetings. Break your session into timed segments, keep your pacing clear, and stay focused while pTimer tracks what comes next. Features: Create multi-segment presentation timers Customize each segment with its own title, duration, and color Reuse timer plans for recurring talks and sessions See progress at a glance with a clean, focused interface Use full-screen presentation mode while you speak Follow your timer from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities Quickly move between segments when your session changes in real time pTimer is designed for speakers, teachers, facilitators, students, and anyone who needs a reliable structure while presenting.

Screenshots

DMXCalc4 screens
Cue Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cue Clock at Free against DMXCalc's $1.99. DMXCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, 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

Cue Clock is free to download; DMXCalc costs $1.99 up front. Cue Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DMXCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DMXCalc ships an update every 8 months, Cue Clock every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DMXCalc versus Cue Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMXCalcCue Clock
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWest Side SystemsArpad Larrinaga Aviles

In-app purchases

None

DMXCalc

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cue Clock

One-time1
  • Unlimited Timers$0.99

Questions

Is DMXCalc free?
DMXCalc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cue Clock free?
Cue Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DMXCalc or Cue Clock have ads?
Neither DMXCalc nor Cue Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DMXCalc or Cue Clock?
DMXCalc ships an update every 8 months, and Cue Clock every 15 months. Most recently, DMXCalc was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cue Clock on October 9, 2026.

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