miniCompass vs ArrayCalc Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
miniCompass
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miniCompass wireless remote control application for use with any miniCompass i-Mode enable Loudspeaker when connected to an wireless LAN access point. Freeing the sound engineer to move around the venue whilst monitoring, adjusting and controlling: Gain, Delay, EQ, Phase, and Group functions.
ArrayCalc Viewer
Access all project data for rigging d&b audiotechnik loudspeaker systems on your iOS device. Share system designs, calculations, and optimizations seamlessly. This app offers a paperless and efficient way to keep all relevant rigging, setup, and system information readily available.
- Access rigging and system information
- Share project data via email, AirDrop, Dropbox, iTunes
- View system designs and calculations
- Paperless and efficient operation
- User-friendly interface
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The d&b ArrayCalc Viewer app provides all project data for rigging a d&b audiotechnik loudspeaker system. Once the system has been designed, calculated and optimized in the ArrayCalc simulation software, all relevant project information can be shared via email, AirDrop, Dropbox or iTunes onto any iOS device. The d&b ArrayCalc simulation software is the simulation tool for d&b line arrays, column and point source loudspeakers as well as subwoofers. This is a comprehensive toolbox for all tasks associated with acoustic design, performance prediction, alignment, rigging and safety parameters. It is available as a native standalone application for both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. ArrayCalc Viewer main benefits: - All relevant rigging, setup and system information close to hand in a concise format - Any changes to the system design can be immediately distributed - Paperless and efficient - User friendly
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ArrayCalc Viewer at Free against miniCompass's $0.99. miniCompass's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
ArrayCalc Viewer is free to download; miniCompass costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
miniCompass ships an update every 3 months, ArrayCalc Viewer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | miniCompass | ArrayCalc Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Outline Pro Audio | d&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
miniCompass
No in-app purchases
ArrayCalc Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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