ShowTool LD vs Equal Spacing Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShowTool LD
This app provides essential tools for lighting design and electrical calculations in theatre and film. It helps with beam angles, gel cutting, DMX addressing, power consumption, and network subnetting. Data syncs across devices via iCloud.
- Beam angle and throw calculations
- Gel cut and wastage estimation
- DMX universe/address translation
- Power consumption calculations
- Network subnetting tools
- iCloud data synchronization
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ShowTool LD is a comprehensive suite of Lighting Design and Electrics utilities for theatre and film. Beam Quickly calculate and visualise beam angles, throw and beam diameter. Gel Calculate the number of cuts and wastage from all major gel manufacturers and stock sizes. Choose from a selection of standard frame sizes, or define your own custom frame size. DMX Translate between universe/address and absolute address, discover how many fixtures will fit within a universe and calculate dip switch configuration. Power Simple power calculations in single and three phase configurations. Discover the total power consumption for your rig. Network What is a subnet? Easy tools to discover valid addresses for devices on your lighting network. Lists are kept in sync across all your devices using iCloud.
Equal Spacing Calculator
Achieve perfect, even spacing for various items with real-time visual feedback. This tool helps professionals and hobbyists precisely place objects for projects like fences, lighting, or garden layouts.
- Swiftly attain impeccable equal spacing
- Real-time visual feedback through drawings
- Comprehensive measurements for precise item placement
- Companion Apple Watch app
- Optimize post, baluster, and board spacing
- Evenly distribute spotlights
- Equal spacing of hedges and flowers
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Quickly achieve perfect even spacing with our Equal Spacing Calculator! One of the most popular features within the Brainy Builder app, now available in its own dedicated app. Seamlessly distribute items with even spacing, catering to the needs of professionals and enthusiasts alike. Key Features: * Swiftly attain impeccable equal spacing * Real-time visual feedback through drawings * Comprehensive measurements for precise item placement Enhanced Convenience: * Complement your workflow with the companion Apple Watch app * Crafted for efficiency and ease of use Versatile Possibilities: * Optimize post, baluster and board spacing for fences (carpenters) * Evenly distribute spotlights (electricians) * Equal spacing of hedges and flowers (gardenists) * Perfect alignment of candles on cakes (perfectionists) Elevate your precision and creativity with the Equal Spacing Calculator app. Download now to transform your projects!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ShowTool LD at 4.7 against Equal Spacing Calculator's 3.9. ShowTool LD also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 38%). Equal Spacing Calculator's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
ShowTool LD costs $4.99 and Equal Spacing Calculator $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShowTool LD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of ShowTool LD's written reviews are positive against 38% of Equal Spacing Calculator's.
ShowTool LD ships an update every 5 months, Equal Spacing Calculator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShowTool LD | Equal Spacing Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | 3.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Murfin | Beyond Code AB |
Customer experience
ShowTool LD
Equal Spacing Calculator
In-app purchases
ShowTool LD
No in-app purchases
Equal Spacing Calculator
No in-app purchases
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