PAcalculate vs MeasureMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PAcalculate
This app provides 28 calculators and reference information for professional audio sound reinforcement and lighting. It covers acoustics, audio electronics, cabling, and lighting calculations, making it a valuable tool for audio and lighting professionals.
- 28 calculators for pro-audio and lighting
- Acoustics calculations (SPL, air absorption)
- Audio electronics calculations (dBu/dBV, Q/B/W)
- Cabling calculations (speaker cable loss)
- Lighting calculations (DMX, RGB/CMY)
- Reference info (pinouts, graphs)
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28 calculators (47 calculations) for pro-audio sound reinforcement and lighting, as well as reference info and utilities. A super handy tool for people dealing with PA, sound reinforcement, sound systems, electro-acoustics, pro-audio and lighting Acoustics - SPL (sound pressure level) - SPL sum with phase, distance or time difference - Air absorption attenuation for a given humidity, temperature, frequency and distance - Ceiling speaker coverage - Time «» Distance - Audio frequency «» Wavelength (includes lambda/2 and 2*lambda/3 for line arrays or subwoofer arrays) - Transition distance for line arrays (near to far field) - End-fire and broadside array subwoofer modelling Audio electronics - dBu «» dBV «» Volts - Q «» B/W (bandwidth) - Limiter threshold, attack&releases times - Amplifier gain Cabling - Speaker cable: low impedance, high impedance (constant voltage line, 70V/100V). Calculates energy and level loss, system damping factor Lights DMX channel, RGB/RGBW/RGBA and CMY Useful reference info such as pinouts (proaudio and lighting) and graphs Utilities: Inclinometer, Flashlight / light with selectable intermittence (uses camera permission) Latest news from DoctorProAudio.com
MeasureMate
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Introducing MeasureMate – the ultimate remote control for Rational Acoustics Smaart V8 and V9. Designed for sound engineers, MeasureMate offers complete rendering for spectrum analyzer, transfer function, and SPL readout. With a sleek UI and intuitive user experience, you'll enjoy freedom of movement and simplicity at your fingertips. Launch the app and capture new measurements in no more than 4 taps. Experience the power of your measurement tools in a whole new way. A subscription is required to access all features of the app and unlock its full potential. Subscribe today to enjoy the ultimate Smaart® experience. Disclaimer: MeasureMate is a third-party app and does not include a Smaart® license. Please note that a valid Smaart® license, owned by Rational Acoustics LLC, is required separately to use the app with Smaart® software. License & Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PAcalculate at none against MeasureMate's 9. PAcalculate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). MeasureMate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 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. MeasureMate sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PAcalculate asks for nothing beyond the download.
PAcalculate ships an update every 4 months, MeasureMate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PAcalculate | MeasureMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jose Brusi | Jakup Andrias Knudsen |
In-app purchases
PAcalculate
No in-app purchases
MeasureMate
- V8 + DI2 Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- V9 Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- V8 + V9 Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- V8 Annual Subscription14 Days trial$34.991 Year
- V9 Annual Subscription14 Days trial$34.991 Year
- V8 + V9 Annual Subscription14 Days trial$55.001 Year
- V8 Lifetime Access$199.99
- V9 Lifetime Access$199.99
- V8 + V9 Lifetime access$349.99
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