Comparison

BrownBox vs VegasLouder!

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

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About

BrownBox

This app analyzes L-Acoustics Soundvision System Reports to provide detailed rigging information for audio professionals. It displays box counts, splay angles, trim heights, and weight, helping users efficiently fly PA systems. The app offers both free and pro features, with the pro version unlocking advanced rigging details and live tracking.

Highlights
  • Import Soundvision System Reports (PDF)
  • View box counts, cabinet models, and splay angles
  • Display top and bottom trim heights
  • Calculate array weight with flying frame
  • Track hang status (Pending, Deployed, Noised)
  • Share rig cards as images
  • Offline functionality
Features
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BrownBox reads an L-Acoustics Soundvision System Report and hands you every hang the way you rig it: box counts, per-box splay, top and bottom trim, weight with the flying frame, bumper count, pickup hole and site angle. Open the PDF on your phone, walk to the point, and the numbers are in your hand. Built by a touring audio tech, for the people who fly the PA. EVERY HANG AT A GLANCE • Import any Soundvision System Report (PDF) — straight from Files, Mail or AirDrop • Mains, subs, fills and delays laid out like the console, each with box count and cabinet models • Per-box splay angles and a side-profile view of the array • Top trim and bottom trim, in feet or metres RIGGING, NOT JUST ACOUSTICS • Weight per array, including the flying frame, in lb or kg • Bumper count, pickup hole and front/rear pins from the report • Site angle starred on a two-motor hang, pickup hole starred on a one-motor hang, so the number that actually sets the tilt is the one you see first • Verified cabinet weights for K1, K2, K3, KARA II, KIVA II, A15, A10, KS28, KS21, SB18, SB15m, L2, L2D, SYVA, SYVA LOW, X8, X12, X15 — anything estimated is marked ≈ THE RIGGER LIED (Pro) • Riggers report the as-built trim or site angle from their own phones with a short show code • The lead sees every hang that's off from the design, live, as it's flown ON SITE • Track each hang from Pending to Deployed to Noised, with a Noised tab for system check • Share a rig card — trim, weight, splays, holes — as an image straight into the show chat • Works offline. No account. Your designs never leave your phone unless you share them. FREE AND PRO Importing reports, box counts, splays, the side profile and the status tabs are free. BrownBox Pro ($24.99/year) unlocks weight, top and bottom trim, full rigging detail, the rig card and the live Rigger Lied sync. Auto-renewing annual subscription, cancel anytime in Settings. eighty32 — field tools for AV, RF & broadcast. ——— Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://brownbox.eighty32.com/privacy BrownBox Pro is an auto-renewable annual subscription ($24.99/year or local equivalent). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

About

VegasLouder!

Discover live local music events in Las Vegas with a comprehensive calendar. Find shows, explore venues, and connect with bands and promoters. Designed for locals, by locals, to support the vibrant music scene.

Highlights
  • Live music calendar for Las Vegas
  • Discover local bands and artists
  • Explore venues and promoters
  • Detailed show information
  • Band and venue profiles
  • Show alerts and notifications
  • Share show details
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VegasLouder! is the locals' live music calendar for Las Vegas. Local fans, local bands, and the venues that support our city's local artists. You won't find arena tours, residencies, or casino headliners here. This one is for the locals only. Find shows happening tonight, this weekend, or even months out. Browse by date, filter by what's near you, and discover the local bands, DIY acts, and touring artists playing locals’ rooms across the valley. BUILT FOR LOCAL VEGAS VegasLouder! amplifies the local Las Vegas music community by providing free tools and resources to the artists, promoters, small venues, and third/alt spaces that make the real scene. Community-based and locals-first, it's a free calendar and resource for everyone who keeps Vegas loud. Whether you're a local fan, band, promoter, or venue, VegasLouder! is built for you. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Browse a constantly updated calendar of live shows in Las Vegas. - Discover local bands and artists, with profiles, music links, and photos. - Explore venues, from dive bars and lounges to clubs and halls. - Find promoters putting on shows around the city. - See show details: date, doors, set times, age restrictions, ticket info, and flyers. - Get alerts when the bands you follow announce new shows. - Share shows with your friends. FOR FANS: FIND A SHOW Stop missing shows! No social media algorithms here, shows are posted plainly by date and time, so nothing slips past you. Follow your favorite bands, promoters, and venues to get notified the moment a new show is announced. Sort shows by date, genre, age restrictions, location, and more. Customize your homepage to only show the genres you're into. Never scramble for plans again. FOR BANDS: GET DISCOVERED Create your free band profile, build a free EPK, and post your shows. Reach local fans who are actually looking for local live music in Vegas, and connect with the venues booking it. Add your bio, photos, music links, and show flyers. All free. FOR PROMOTERS: PACK THE SHOW Promote your events to the local live music community. Manage your shows in one place, add the bands on your bills, and put every announcement in front of the fans who care. FOR VENUES: FILL THE ROOM List your venue for free, promote the shows on your calendar, and get discovered by locals looking for live music. Connect with the bands looking for a place to play. Support Local | Keep Vegas Loud!

Screenshots

BrownBox4 screens
VegasLouder!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VegasLouder! at none against BrownBox's 1. VegasLouder! also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. BrownBox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. VegasLouder! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BrownBox against 5.0 for VegasLouder!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrownBox ships an update every 2 months, VegasLouder! daily. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
BrownBox versus VegasLouder!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrownBoxVegasLouder!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChris DeBrizzioPineapple FIGHT! Productions, LLC

Customer experience

BrownBox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VegasLouder!

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BrownBox

Subscriptions1
  • BrownBox Pro$24.991 Year
None

VegasLouder!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrownBox free?
BrownBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VegasLouder! free?
VegasLouder! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BrownBox or VegasLouder!?
BrownBox and VegasLouder! are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do BrownBox or VegasLouder! have ads?
Neither BrownBox nor VegasLouder! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrownBox or VegasLouder!?
BrownBox ships an update every 2 months, and VegasLouder! daily. Most recently, BrownBox was updated on November 13, 2026 and VegasLouder! on October 31, 2026.

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