Comparison

DOT dataCalc vs Slyyd Lighting Control

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

Head to head
About

DOT dataCalc

This app helps digital cinema and video professionals estimate storage needs for their recordings. It calculates file sizes based on chosen camera models, codecs, and recording durations. Access to all features may require a subscription.

Highlights
  • Instant storage estimation
  • Camera setup options
  • Supports numerous camera models
  • Calculates file size by recording time
  • Multiple codec support
  • Subscription for full features
Features
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DOT dataCalc allows you to get instant answers by choosing setup options as in the camera's menu. It was specially developed for those who use digital cinema and video cameras. Directors, Producers, Directors of Photography, Camera Assistants and DITs can now get instant estimation for their storage needs. With DOT dataCalc you can calculate the file size generated in a given recording time. Calculates storage needs for: • Apple ProRes Codecs • Arri: Alexa 265, Alexa 35, Alexa 35 Xtreme, Alexa 65, Alexa Classic, Alexa LF, Alexa Mini, Alexa Mini LF, Alexa SXT, Alexa XT, Amira • Avid Codecs • Blackmagic Design: Cinema Camera 6K, Pyxis 6K, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Studio Camera 4K Plus G2, Studio Camera 4K Pro G2, Studio Camera 6K Pro, Ursa Cine 12K LF, Ursa Cine 17K 65, Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K G2, Ursa Mini Pro 12K • Canon: 5D Mark IV, C50, C70, C100, C100 Mark II, C200, C300, C300 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C400, C500 Mark II, C500, C700 FF, C700 GS, C700, R5C • DJI: Air, Air 2, Air 3, Air 3S, Avata 2, Flip, Inspire 1, Inspire 1 Pro, Inspire 3, Mavic 2 ProD, Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3 Pro Hasselblad, Mavic 3 Pro Medium Tele, Mavic 3 Pro Tele, Mavic 4 Pro Hasselblad, Mavic 4 Pro Medium Tele, Mavic 4 Pro Tele, Mavic Mini, Mavic Pro, Mavic Pro Platinum, Mini 2, Mini 2 SE, Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 4K, Mini SE, Neo, O4 Air Unit Pro, Spark, Zenmuse X5s, Zenmuse X7 • Freefly: Ember Camera S5K, S2.5K Color, S2.5K Mono • Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 • Panasonic EVA1 • Red: DSMC2 Dragon-X, DSMC2 Gemini, DSMC2 Helium, DSMC2 Helium Monochrome, DSMC2 Monstro, DSMC2 Monstro Monochrome, Epic Dragon 6K Monochrome, Epic Dragon 6K, Epic Dragon 6K CF, Epic M-X 5K, Epic M-X 5K Monochrome, Epic-W 5K S35, Epic-W 8K S35, Komodo Monochrome, Komodo-X, Komodo, Ranger Gemini, Ranger Helium, Ranger Monstro, Raven 4.5K, Scarlet Dragon 6K, Scarlet M-X 5K, Scarlet-W 5K Monochrome, Scarlet-W 5K, V-Raptor [X] 8K VV, V-Raptor 8K S35, V-Raptor 8K VV, V-Raptor XL [X] 8K VV, V-Raptor XL 8K S35, V-Raptor XL 8K VV, Weapon 6K CF, Weapon 6K MG, Weapon Helium, Weapon Helium Monochrome • Sony: Burano, F5, F55, FX2, FX3, FX6, FX9, FX30, Venice, Venice 2 - 6K, Venice 2 - 8K, α7S II, α7S III * Some models offer full feature access exclusively to paying subscribers. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dotcine.com.br/datacalc-privacy

About

Slyyd Lighting Control

This app offers advanced lighting control for creators and professionals. It allows for precise color mixing, fixture management, and the design of complex lighting setups using DMX rigs and LED technology. Users can build, save, and share lighting projects with ease.

Highlights
  • Dynamic color selection
  • Fixture management with tags
  • Save and share lighting projects
  • Direct control of multiple fixtures
  • Create looping animations
  • Precise CCT adjustments
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Transform your lighting with Slyyd: the ultimate app for creators, gaffers, cinematographers, lighting professionals, and enthusiasts. Slyyd's intuitive and powerful controls enable colors mixing, fixtures management, and design of stunning lighting setups — whether you're working with cutting edge LED fixtures, LED tape, dimmers, or complex DMX rigs. Build shareable projects and control lights with precision, regardless of your experience with traditional lighting consoles. Control your DMX-connected fixtures with sACN E1.31 or Art-Net over WiFi, ethernet, or LumenRadio BLE. Save your favorite Looks, create looping animations, and effortlessly share projects with colleagues. Whether you're new to lighting or an experienced professional, Slyyd empowers your workflow. UNIFIED LIGHTING CONTROL INTERFACE ∙ Dynamic color selection using precise CIExy values, a color wheel, plus/minus RGB buttons, swatch libraries, or a combination ∙ Fine-tune CCT adjustments for high fidelity white light ∙ Visual controls without the need for typing at a command-line ∙ Creamsource control channel features are fully integrated ∙ Save and name reusable color swatches for different fixtures ∙ Gel library and source match presets for accurate color replication ∙ Additional features like pan/tilt, strobe, gobos, and color wheels for supported fixtures DIRECT LIGHTING CONTROL ∙ The interactive Scratchpad allows simultaneous, direct control of multiple fixtures ∙ Organize fixtures with tags for quick selection and streamlined control ∙ Smoothly dial in exact values and make relative adjustments with the encoder wheel LOOKBOOK & LOOKSTACKS ∙ Save scenes with colors and intensities as Looks and organize them in your LookBook ∙ Fade between Looks with adjustable timing and precision ∙ Create and play stepped or looping sequences with LookStacks (advanced functions require subscription) COLOR PRECISION WITHOUT THE PAIN ∙ Match colors across fixtures with different light engines: including CIExy, RGB, RGBW, and RGBAW, etc (note: color matching depends on fixture quality; CIExy modes/profiles are recommended when available) ∙ Experience smooth transitions with an advanced color engine that maintains accuracy and intensity ∙ White light is optimized for photographic precision ∙ Preview color gamuts within the color picker for rec709, rec2020, AdobeRGB, and other color workflows ∙ The color engine’s device-independent model ensures consistent controls and results, no matter the DMX profile PROJECTS ∙ Organize all patching, lighting metadata, Looks, and swatches in one place ∙ Share projects via AirDrop, email, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or any Apple Files-supported service, including iMessage and WhatsApp PATCHING ∙ Name fixtures, assign numbers, or set icons to organize them within your projects ∙ Re-patch, un-patch, or move fixtures between connections at any time ∙ Batch patch multiple fixtures automatically PROFILES ∙ Trustworthy profiles library built by lighting experts ensures compatibility with industry-standard fixtures ∙ Effortless cloud updates keep profiles up-to-date while preserving existing projects PROTOCOLS & NETWORKING ∙ Creamsource Vortex can be controlled directly via LumenRadio BLE and transmitted into larger fixture networks, without any additional hardware ∙ Supports up to four connections, including E1.31 sACN, Art-Net, LumenRadio BLE, or a combination, with one connection per DMX universe. (subscription required to activate more than one connection) ∙ Requires E1.31 sACN, Art-Net, or LumenRadio BLE compatible hardware or fixtures ∙ LumenRadio BLE devices, such as the MoonLite, can serve as transmitters ∙ Works on WiFi or ethernet (with compatible accessories such as the FTSLED Cerise 1U) on iPhone and iPad ∙ Hardware is only needed to control fixtures; Slyyd is fully usable for project prep and with virtual fixtures (Unreal engine, Capture, etc) CURRENTLY UNSUPPORTED FEATURES ∙ Zone control and some DMX modes

Screenshots

DOT dataCalc4 screens
Slyyd Lighting Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slyyd Lighting Control at 100% against DOT dataCalc's 13%. DOT dataCalc's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DOT dataCalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Slyyd Lighting Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOT dataCalc ships an update monthly, Slyyd Lighting Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DOT dataCalc versus Slyyd Lighting Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOT dataCalcSlyyd Lighting Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOSE F DA SILVA NTCreamsource North America, Inc.

Customer experience

DOT dataCalc

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Slyyd Lighting Control

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DOT dataCalc

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
6 purchases

Slyyd Lighting Control

Subscriptions6
  • Slyyd Plus Monthly14 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Slyyd Plus Monthly$15.001 Month
  • Slyyd Pro Monthly14 Days trial$20.001 Month
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  • Slyyd Plus Annual14 Days trial$150.001 Year
  • Slyyd Plus Annually$150.001 Year
  • Slyyd Pro Annually14 Days trial$200.001 Year

Questions

Is DOT dataCalc free?
DOT dataCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slyyd Lighting Control free?
Slyyd Lighting Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DOT dataCalc or Slyyd Lighting Control have ads?
Neither DOT dataCalc nor Slyyd Lighting Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DOT dataCalc or Slyyd Lighting Control?
DOT dataCalc ships an update monthly, and Slyyd Lighting Control every 2 months. Most recently, DOT dataCalc was updated on September 18, 2026 and Slyyd Lighting Control on September 17, 2026.

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