Comparison

AJA DataCalc vs DataCalc by DPBOX

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

Head to head
About

AJA DataCalc

Calculate storage needs for professional video and audio projects. Supports numerous industry formats, codecs, and resolutions from HD to 8K. Easily input durations and view results in various units.

Highlights
  • Calculates storage for video/audio media
  • Supports popular industry formats and codecs
  • Handles resolutions up to 8K
  • Input durations in days, hours, seconds, or frames
  • Displays results in KB, MB, GB, or TB
  • Save common calculations as favorites
  • Share calculation summaries via email
Features
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AJA DataCalc computes storage requirements for professional video and audio media. Designed for video professionals, this application works with all the most popular industry video formats and compression methods, including AJA Raw, Apple ProRes, DVCProHD, HDV, XDCAM, DV, CineForm, REDCODE, Avid DNxHD, Avid DNxHR, Apple Intermediate, 16 bit RGB and RGBA, uncompressed, and more. Video standards supported include NTSC, PAL, 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 2K, 4K and 8K. AJA DataCalc allows you to change settings and calculate storage requirements in a single screen with simple controls and a clear concise display. Media durations can be entered in units of days, hours, seconds, or even as precise as frames using time code mode. Clicking on results will rotate you through alternative values including KB, MB, GB or TB for storage calculations or time results in a variety of formats when in TimeCalc mode. Summary information obtained by DataCalc can even be optionally shared via email or other iOS and iPadOS share services, and a Favorites feature allows you to save common calculations for speedy reference.

About

DataCalc by DPBOX

This tool helps filmmakers calculate video data capacity, transfer times, and recording durations. It offers offline use, iCloud synchronization, and language/unit switching.

Highlights
  • Offline data calculation
  • Transfer time estimation
  • Recording duration calculation
  • Summary of records
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Language and unit switching
Features
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Portable Data Calculator for Director of Photography, DIT, and professional filmmakers. # How can DataCalc help you? - Offline Use: Use anytime, anywhere, whether in the studio or wild, fast response. - Data Calculation: Calculate the video data capacity under different combination modes. - Transfer Time: Calculate the transmission time required for data at different rates. - Duration estimation: Calculate the video recording duration under a specified capacity. - Summary: Add multiple records to calculate the sum of capacity and transfer time. - Synchronization: Automatically synchronize summary records across multiple devices through iCloud; - Language and units: Support Chinese and English language switching, support conversion standard switching. # Contact us Email: fuxiaopang@gmail.com RedBook: @Gavin Foo # Subscription prices and terms DataCalc by DPBOX can be downloaded for free. If you choose to upgrade to the DataCalc Pro version, you can unlock all paid features. We offer one different purchase option: annual auto-renewal. If you are already a DPBOX Pro user, you can automatically activate DataCalc Pro after logging in with your Apple ID. For annual subscriptions: Once confirmed and paid, it will automatically renew through your Apple iTunes account. After successful payment, the subscription period will be extended. To cancel, please manually turn off the auto-renewal feature in iTunes/Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. During the trial period, if you do not cancel the subscription, it will automatically activate and charge at the end of the trial period. This service is at your discretion to cancel; if you choose not to cancel, the renewal service for the next billing cycle will be activated for you. User Agreement: https://dpbox.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-0cd728d8d5074ac9953ce526ae76d705 Privacy Policy: https://dpbox.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-14dfaae1d9514a2eaf82a9f120c74be0

Screenshots

AJA DataCalc4 screens
DataCalc by DPBOX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AJA DataCalc at none against DataCalc by DPBOX's 1. AJA DataCalc also leads on iOS requirement (9.0.0 vs 16.0). DataCalc by DPBOX's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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. DataCalc by DPBOX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. AJA DataCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AJA DataCalc ships an update every 4 months, DataCalc by DPBOX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AJA DataCalc versus DataCalc by DPBOX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAJA DataCalcDataCalc by DPBOX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAJA Video SystemsGavin Foo

Customer experience

AJA DataCalc

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral13.0%
Negative16.7%

DataCalc by DPBOX

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AJA DataCalc

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DataCalc by DPBOX

Subscriptions1
  • Annual$2.991 Year

Questions

Is AJA DataCalc free?
AJA DataCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DataCalc by DPBOX free?
DataCalc by DPBOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AJA DataCalc or DataCalc by DPBOX have ads?
Neither AJA DataCalc nor DataCalc by DPBOX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AJA DataCalc or DataCalc by DPBOX?
AJA DataCalc ships an update every 4 months, and DataCalc by DPBOX every 2 months. Most recently, AJA DataCalc was updated on October 12, 2026 and DataCalc by DPBOX on October 2, 2026.

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