# DipSwitch vs EngKit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DipSwitch at none against EngKit's 1. DipSwitch also leads on iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EngKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DipSwitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | DipSwitch | EngKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dipswitch/id287111147/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bazinga sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/382792666) | [Rodrigo Vivas](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813992944) |

## What reviewers say

### DipSwitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dipswitch/id287111147)

This app helps lighting technicians quickly configure fixture settings using a digital interface. It calculates dip switch configurations, allows for easy addressing and offsetting, and helps determine fixture capacity within a universe. Streamline your patching process with this intuitive tool.

**Highlights:** Calculate dip switch configurations, Enter address and see dip switch settings, Apply offset values for quick addressing, Determine fixture capacity per universe, Generate addresses for sequential fixtures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for addressing fixtures
- 💰 Free to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient calculations
- 🛠️ Handy for technicians

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Lacks a manual
- ❓ Some users don't understand its purpose
- ❓ Not compatible with older OS versions
- ❓ Missing Apple Watch app

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS 10 update
- Does not calculate dip switches after iOS 10 update
- Does not work under OS 3
- Does not work for some users

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- Manual or tutorial
- Option to have OFF as 1 and ON as 0 for specific devices
- User definable options (e.g., number of dip switches, all off=001)
- Notepad feature to track set switches


### EngKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engkit/id6813992942)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DipSwitch free?

DipSwitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EngKit free?

EngKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do DipSwitch or EngKit have ads?

Neither DipSwitch nor EngKit shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*