Comparison

ProjectorCalc vs s

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

Head to head
About

ProjectorCalc

This utility app helps lighting technicians and projectionists calculate projected image dimensions. It determines image width, height, diagonal length, brightness, area, and pixel density based on projector and location details. It also estimates keystone distortion.

Highlights
  • Calculate image width, height, and diagonal length
  • Determine brightness in Nits
  • Calculate total projected area
  • Compute pixels per inch
  • Estimate keystone distortion
Features
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Winner of the 2010 Live Design Projection Product of the Year - Software/App Category ProjectorCalc is a program for professional lighting technicians and projectionists. Its primary purpose is to determine the size of a projected image given various information about the projector and it's location. ProjectorCalc allows users to enter details for a projector and its location in relation to a projection surface. ProjectorCalc will calculate image width, image height, diagonal length, brightness in Nits, total projected area, and how many pixels per inch the projected image will be. Additionally, ProjectorCalc can give you an estimate of how much keystone distortion will occur by calculating the length of each side of the distorted image.

About

s

Features
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Turn your device into a realistic, cueable, sACN-controlled media Phone! s-HOW is an advanced sACN-controlled media manipulation app that transforms your device into a powerhouse for stage and film production. Seamlessly integrate your phone with any sACN device to precisely control backlight settings and adjust media opacity for both images and videos. Whether you're resetting visuals on the fly or delivering dynamic media presentations, s-HOW makes media control effortless and performance-ready for film and TV. Key Features: sACN Control Made Simple: Assign a Universe (1–65279) and DMX Address (1–509) to control your device just like any other fixture in your lighting setup. Real-Time Backlight Adjustment: Use sACN to control the screen's backlight brightness, simulating realistic light effects or phone on/off. Real-Time Media Manipulation: Use sACN to control the opacity of photos and videos allowing easy reset or dynamic control of content. Easy Integration: Connect your device to the same production Wi-Fi network as your sACN enabled lighting device and start controlling instantly. Patch your device based on the instructions inside the app to stay up to date on best compatibility. Clean, Intuitive Interface: Simple controls and clear instructions make it easy to set up and use, even in high-pressure environments. How It Works: Patch Your Device: Add the device to your lighting board (sACN Controller) based on the guide in the app Connect to Wi-Fi: Ensure your device and sACN enabled lighting device are on the same production Wi-Fi network. Configure DMX Settings: Assign the correct Universe and DMX Address directly in the app. Select the media: Select Media from your device's camera roll. Enable sHOW: Toggle on sHOW and watch the magic happen! NOTE: This app only listens over wifi for sACN- it will not work with any other lighting protocols. Perfect For: Stage Productions Film and Television Concerts and Events Art Installations Interactive Displays Powered by Candle and Switch Developed with precision and innovation, sHOW is designed to meet the needs of industry professionals and lighting enthusiasts alike. Experience the seamless integration of technology and creativity. This app includes an auto-renewing subscription option which unlocks access to sHOW- which unlocks use of the app: turning your device into a sACN-controlled Lighting Fixture. - Subscription options are either monthly or a one time payment for lifetime - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the currant period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24- hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Apple settings after purchase See more: https://candleandswitch.com/sHOW/ Privacy Policy: https://candleandswitch.com/show/landing-pages/mber/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ProjectorCalc3 screens
s4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: s at Free against ProjectorCalc's $2.99. ProjectorCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 18.2). On 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

s is free to download; ProjectorCalc costs $2.99 up front. s sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ProjectorCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ProjectorCalc versus s: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProjectorCalcs
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 49 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.2 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD!HV LightingLawrence Anthony Ware

In-app purchases

None

ProjectorCalc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

s

Subscriptions1
  • 31 Days Access to s-HOW app3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Access s-HOW app Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is ProjectorCalc free?
ProjectorCalc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is s free?
s is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ProjectorCalc or s have ads?
Neither ProjectorCalc nor s shows ads.

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