Comparison

PAcalculate vs ProdCom

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

About

ProdCom

This platform transforms voice communication into visual transcripts for live production environments. It offers multi-channel transcription, customizable layouts, and keyword automation to ensure clarity in loud or fast-paced situations. Real-time translation and alerts enhance team coordination.

Highlights
  • Multi-channel visual transcription
  • Customizable layouts
  • Keyword highlighting and automation
  • Real-time language translation
  • Network channel sharing
  • Visual alerts for new transcripts
Features
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ProdCom is a powerful real-time voice intelligence and control platform for live production environments. Free to download. An active subscription is required to access all app functionality. No functional features are available without an active subscription. Built by industry professionals, ProdCom turns voice communication into clear visual transcripts so nothing gets missed in loud or fast-paced situations. Monitor engineers can handle multiple mix requests at once, FOH engineers can mute their shout speaker or take off their comm headset and continue to communicate, and show callers can efficiently respond to simultaneous requests coming at them on their panel. FEATURES (Active Subscription Required) Multi-Channel Visual Transcription Convert multiple audio inputs into real-time, color-coded visual transcripts that can be used alongside voice communication or as a standalone solution. The number of available transcription channels varies by device. Channels & Groups Create individual channels for each audio input, with custom names and colors for instant recognition. Type messages directly into any channel for hybrid voice-and-text communication—ideal when you need to send a quick note without speaking. Organize channels into groups to view multiple speakers as a single, unified conversation. Customizable Layouts Design flexible layouts that match your workflow, using chat-style views or floating windows for individual channels or groups to maintain constant visual awareness. Keywords & Automations Highlight critical words automatically within transcripts. Create keywords instantly from selected transcript text, or customize them with colors, text replacement, or emojis. Build powerful automations using keyword detection, MIDI triggers, and in-app actions. OSC Control Send and receive Open Sound Control (OSC) messages over IP to integrate with lighting desks, media servers, and other production equipment. Trigger OSC commands with your voice through keyword automations, or use incoming OSC messages to control ProdCom—connecting your entire production workflow. Language & Translation Support Use any macOS/iOS On-Device Dictation language for speech processing—globally, per channel, or per group. Enable instant translation of any channel into your preferred language directly within ProdCom. Visual Alerts Unread indicators notify you when new transcripts occur outside your current view, while missed keyword indicators alert you when important words are detected but not visible. Etiquette Controls Optionally hide offensive language automatically. Network Channel & Group Sharing Securely share individual channels or entire groups with other ProdCom devices over any network for seamless multi-device team communication. Choose which network interface to broadcast on, and let auto-discovery handle the rest—remote groups appear with all their member channels, ready to view. Device & System Management Receive alerts for missing audio interfaces with quick relinking options, export transcripts for training or records, and back up or restore your ProdCom settings easily. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ProdCom supports class compliant audio interfaces compatible with iOS. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ProdCom.io/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

PAcalculate4 screens
ProdCom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PAcalculate at none against ProdCom's 2. PAcalculate also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). ProdCom's advantage is update cadence (every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ProdCom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PAcalculate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PAcalculate ships an update every 4 months, ProdCom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PAcalculate versus ProdCom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAcalculateProdCom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose BrusiProdCom, LLC

Customer experience

PAcalculate

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ProdCom

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

PAcalculate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ProdCom

Subscriptions2
  • ProdCom Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ProdCom Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is PAcalculate free?
PAcalculate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProdCom free?
ProdCom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PAcalculate or ProdCom have ads?
Neither PAcalculate nor ProdCom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAcalculate or ProdCom?
PAcalculate ships an update every 4 months, and ProdCom every 3 weeks. Most recently, PAcalculate was updated on October 1, 2026 and ProdCom on October 10, 2026.

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