Comparison

DMX Dip Calc vs DMX DIP

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

Head to head
About

DMX Dip Calc

This app provides a digital dip switch interface to easily set and manage DMX addresses for lighting equipment. It features interactive switches, value displays, and helpful controls for precise configuration in various lighting environments.

Highlights
  • Digital dip switch interface
  • DMX address display
  • Interactive dip switches
  • Reverse and flip controls
  • Step control panel
  • Dark/Light mode
  • Flashlight mode
Features
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The DMX Dip Controller app offers a user-friendly interface for managing DMX addresses using a traditional dip switch layout. Ideal for lighting professionals, stage technicians, and hobbyists, this app simplifies the configuration of DMX devices with precise control and clear visual feedback. Key Features: DMX Value Display: Shows the DMX address with three large digits, allowing easy adjustments with increment/decrement buttons. 9 Dip Switches: Fully interactive dip switches to set DMX values manually or synchronize automatically. Reverse & Flip Controls: Reverse Button: Reorders the dip switches from left to right. Z-Flip Button: Flips the switches vertically, showing on/off states reversed. Step Control Panel: Set the step value and apply adjustments to the DMX value with arrow buttons. Prevent accidental movement by keeping the step value display fixed. Dark & Light Mode: Easily switch themes to match your environment and personal preference. Flashlight Mode: Activate your device's flashlight for low-light conditions, perfect for backstage or field use.

About

DMX DIP

Features
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On stage, in a theater, during event setup, or on a permanent installation, check DMX addresses and DIP switch settings quicklyβ€”without mental arithmetic or repeatedly searching manuals. DMX DIP - DipTally is an offline DIP switch calculator built for lighting technicians, installers, and anyone learning DMX. Enter a DMX start address to immediately see which DIP switches should be ON. Each switch clearly shows its number, binary value, and ON direction, with a text summary for fast on-site checks. Key features: β€’ DMX address to DIP switches Enter an address and instantly generate the correct switch combination. β€’ DIP switches to DMX address Tap the switches to calculate the corresponding DMX address. β€’ Multiple fixture layouts Supports 8-, 9-, and 10-switch layouts, including switch 10 fixed ON/OFF, all address switches OFF meaning address 1, and switch 10 as value 512. β€’ Fixture-safe address check Enter the number of DMX channels used by a fixture to calculate the highest safe start address and receive a warning when the address may exceed it. β€’ Custom address stepping Move quickly between start addresses based on a fixture's channel count. β€’ Match the physical switch direction Mirror left to right or flip vertically to match DIP panels installed in different orientations. β€’ Built for the field Large address display, high-contrast interface, Dark Mode, and an on-site flashlight on supported devices. β€’ Core calculations work offline No fixture connection or network is required. The app remembers the last address, profile, step, and display orientation. The free version provides unlimited use of the standard 9-switch β€œaddress to DIP” calculator. DMX DIP Pro is available through in-app purchase and unlocks reverse calculation, all switch profiles, custom stepping, mirror and flip, and fixture-safe address checks. Important: This app only calculates DMX addresses and DIP switch settings. It does not transmit DMX, Art-Net, or sACN signals and does not connect to or control fixtures. Always verify settings against the manual for the exact fixture model and revision. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DMX Dip Calc4 screens
DMX DIP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DMX DIP at Free against DMX Dip Calc's $0.99. DMX Dip Calc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

DMX DIP is free to download; DMX Dip Calc costs $0.99 up front. DMX DIP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. DMX Dip Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
DMX Dip Calc versus DMX DIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMX Dip CalcDMX DIP
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJesus Ignacio Garcia明θˆͺ 李

In-app purchases

None

DMX Dip Calc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DMX DIP

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$24.991 Year

Questions

Is DMX Dip Calc free?
DMX Dip Calc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DMX DIP free?
DMX DIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DMX Dip Calc or DMX DIP have ads?
Neither DMX Dip Calc nor DMX DIP shows ads.

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