Comparison

Cosmic Truss vs Hyperlay Markout

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

Head to head
About

Cosmic Truss

This free utility app provides essential tools for riggers and roadies working with Cosmic Truss systems. It includes a load calculator, a leveling tool, and an augmented reality feature to visualize couplers.

Highlights
  • Load Master for single point, distributed, and point loads
  • Leveling tool for truss construction
  • Augmented reality coupler visualization
  • Metric/Imperial unit support
  • Considers actual truss weight in calculations
Features
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This is The Official Cosmic Truss Tool Box and it is completely FREE! If you are a rigger or a roadie and plan to work with Cosmic Truss System for your truss constructions, this is the must have App. Inside the Tool Box you will find these useful tools for your truss job. The CT Load Master The CT Load Master calculates the single point, uniformly distributed, and third/quarter/fifth point load of your Cosmic Truss System, when you enter the span of your construction (Metric/Imperial). Actual weight of the truss is considered in the calculation. The CT Level The CT Level is a useful water level tool that assists you in checking if your truss construction is leveled. CT Augmented Reality Our latest and most awesome feature. Scan the Codes in the Cosmic Truss catalogue and experience our couplers in Augmented Reality! More tools and languages will be available in further updates. Stay tuned for more Cosmic Truss tools and if you have ideas for tools - share them with us: support@cosmictruss.com

About

Hyperlay Markout

This app automates the creation of rigging markout lists, replacing manual methods with a faster, more efficient digital process. It integrates with existing workflows by importing data from CAD and Excel, offering features like unit conversion and PDF export.

Highlights
  • Automated markout list creation
  • Import from AutoCAD, Excel, Vectorworks
  • Built-in unit converter
  • Interactive markout sheet
  • PDF export
  • Offline access to recent files
Features
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Hyperlay Markout is an innovative rigging app that automates the process of creating a markout list for the rigging industry. Hyperlay Markout does away with markout using a piece of paper, replacing it with an app that is orders of magnitude faster and more efficient all while still being easy to use and familiar to riggers. With over 9 unique features and integration into existing workflows by supporting inputs from AutoCAD, Excel, and Vectorworks Spotlight, Hyperlay Markout will transform your rigging workflow allowing you to save hundreds of hours in markout time taking in more shows as a result. Features: --------- + Interactive markout sheet A step-through markout list with a beautiful and focused dark User Interface that supports both portrait and landscape orientations. + Built-in Unit Converter Load data from a drawing with any unit and mark it out in another. All units are supported (metric & imperial) and can be changed at any time from the settings. + Move Datum Move datum to most upstage or most downstage points with a single tap and save valuable time by eliminating 3 of 6 tapes on the floor. + Rigging Plot Automatic creation of a rigging plot along with the Markout sheet for easy access to information. + Points Filter Ability to filter the markout list to display only SR or SL points + Versatile Import Interface Hyperlay Markout easily imports different styles of pointlists exported from CAD (e.g. AutoCAD, Vectorworks) or Excel. Simply import your show file into Hyperlay Markout from settings and it will do the rest, guiding you through the import process. + Recent Files Hyperlay Markout automatically stores locally the 10 most recently-opened show files on the device, so the app will still work even without a cellular data connection. + PDF export Ability to export the markout list as a PDF, for example, if you need to print the markout list to have as a physical backup. + Designed for iPhone and iPad Hyperlay Markout is a universal app, designed for both iPhone and iPad. On bigger screens, more points are displayed vertically and horizontally. In addition, Both landscape and portrait on both device families are supported. ----------------- You can try out Hyperlay Markout for free with an example show available under Recent Files in the settings screen. To import your own shows, a subscription is required. All plans however come with 1 month FREE trial and can be cancelled at any time, no strings attached. This means you can subscribe, try out your own shows for one month and cancel at any time without having to pay anything. Don't hesitate to contact us at any time with your questions and feedback via email (tap Contact Us in the settings). Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. To manage subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal go to your iTunes account settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.hyperlay.dk/markout/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.hyperlay.dk/markout/termsofuse

Screenshots

Cosmic Truss4 screens
Hyperlay Markout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hyperlay Markout at 5.0 against Cosmic Truss's 3.5. Hyperlay Markout also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). Cosmic Truss's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). 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. Hyperlay Markout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Cosmic Truss asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hyperlay Markout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cosmic Truss ships an update every 21 months, Hyperlay Markout every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cosmic Truss versus Hyperlay Markout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmic TrussHyperlay Markout
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperB&K Braun GmbHDrop APS

Customer experience

Cosmic Truss

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Hyperlay Markout

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cosmic Truss

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hyperlay Markout

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Biannual Subscription1 Month trial$29.996 Months
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Cosmic Truss free?
Cosmic Truss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hyperlay Markout free?
Hyperlay Markout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cosmic Truss or Hyperlay Markout?
Hyperlay Markout is rated higher. Cosmic Truss averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hyperlay Markout averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Cosmic Truss or Hyperlay Markout have ads?
Neither Cosmic Truss nor Hyperlay Markout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cosmic Truss or Hyperlay Markout?
Cosmic Truss ships an update every 21 months, and Hyperlay Markout every 3 months. Most recently, Cosmic Truss was updated on October 1, 2026 and Hyperlay Markout on October 4, 2026.

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