DOT dataCalc vs Photometrics
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
Photometrics
Access photometric data for ARRI light fixtures, including discontinued models and electronics ballasts. Features include illuminance, beam angle, luminous distribution graphs, and light properties. Tools for comparison, DMX calculations, and product catalogs are also available.
- Photometric data (illuminance, beam angle)
- Luminous distribution graphs
- Light properties (CRI, TM30, TLCI)
- Metric and Imperial units
- Camera exposure information
- Project creation and preset saving
- Lamphead comparison tool
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The ARRI Photometric App gives you the ability to quickly reference the photometric characteristics of all of the ARRI light fixtures. It includes data for discontinued lampheads and our portfolio of Electronics Ballasts (EB). In the Tool section you find more useful resources. Data - Photometrics incl illuminance and beam angle and diameter - Luminous Distribution Graph - Light Properties like technical specification and color metrics (CRI, TM30, TLCI) - Metric and Imperial Units - Camera Exposure and Aperture Information - Create projects and save preset fixtures - Bulb Selection Tools - Compare Lampheads - DMX Implementation Tables - DMX Conversion Calculator - CCL Calculator - Product Catalogue
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photometrics at 67% against DOT dataCalc's 13%. Photometrics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). DOT dataCalc's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 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
Both are free to download. DOT dataCalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Photometrics asks for nothing beyond the download.
DOT dataCalc ships an update monthly, Photometrics every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DOT dataCalc | Photometrics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — 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, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOSE F DA SILVA NT | ARRI Group |
Customer experience
DOT dataCalc
Photometrics
In-app purchases
DOT dataCalc
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
Photometrics
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DOT dataCalc free?
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