DOT dataCalc vs DriveIndex Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant storage estimation
- Camera setup options
- Supports numerous camera models
- Calculates file size by recording time
- Multiple codec support
- Subscription for full 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
DriveIndex Companion
Access and browse the contents of your indexed drives remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This viewer app securely connects over your local network to display file structures, metadata, and thumbnails without needing to plug in your drives.
- Browse drive contents remotely
- Search and filter files
- View file thumbnails and metadata
- Scan QR codes for quick access
- Local network connectivity only
- Read-only file access
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DriveIndex Companion puts your drive library in your pocket. Find which drive a file is on from your iPhone or iPad, without plugging anything in, and now without your Mac nearby. A companion to the DriveIndex app for Mac, it pairs with your Mac once over your local network and keeps a copy of your catalog on your device. On set, in the edit suite or standing at the shelf, search for a clip and see exactly which drive and folder it lives in. Key Features • Works without your Mac File names, folders, sizes and dates are kept on your device and update whenever your Mac is nearby. Search and browse anywhere. • Search every drive at once Type part of a file or folder name, or a drive's code, and see which drives have it. Narrow results to video, photo or audio. • Browse like the Finder Open any drive and move through its folders as a list or as a grid of thumbnails. • Full details when connected On the same network as your Mac, see thumbnails and camera, lens, codec and resolution details, and filter by camera, codec, colour space or date. • QR code scanning Scan a DriveIndex label to jump straight to that drive. • Siri and Spotlight Ask "Find a file in DriveIndex" and hear which drives have it. • Private by design The connection to your Mac is encrypted and only devices you pair can connect. No accounts and no cloud: your catalog stays on your own devices. • Read-only A viewer that never modifies your files or drives. How It Works 1. Install and open DriveIndex on your Mac. 2. In DriveIndex on your Mac, open Settings, then Companion, and scan the pairing code with this app. 3. Your catalog copies to your device over your local network. 4. Search and browse your drives anywhere. Reconnect to your Mac's network for thumbnails and full details. Who It's For Filmmakers, photographers, editors and media professionals who manage large drive libraries and want to know what is on every drive without connecting hardware. Requires DriveIndex 0.1.0 or later for Mac.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DriveIndex Companion at none against DOT dataCalc's 2. DOT dataCalc's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. DOT dataCalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DriveIndex Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.
DOT dataCalc ships an update monthly, DriveIndex Companion every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DOT dataCalc | DriveIndex Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOSE F DA SILVA NT | Neon Media LLC (TN) |
Customer experience
DOT dataCalc
DriveIndex Companion
In-app purchases
DOT dataCalc
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
DriveIndex Companion
No in-app purchases
Questions
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