# PAcalculate vs Wireless Workbench Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PAcalculate at 100% against Wireless Workbench Mobile's 33%. PAcalculate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Wireless Workbench Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wireless Workbench Mobile sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PAcalculate asks for nothing beyond the download.

PAcalculate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wireless Workbench Mobile has 39 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PAcalculate's written reviews are positive against 33% of Wireless Workbench Mobile's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAcalculate | Wireless Workbench Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacalculate/id793460437/reviews)** | [4.3 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wireless-workbench-mobile/id849092210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jose Brusi](https://appshunter.io/developer/793460440) | [Shure](https://appshunter.io/developer/849092213) |

## What reviewers say

### PAcalculate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacalculate/id793460437)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wireless Workbench Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wireless-workbench-mobile/id849092210)

This app provides wireless control and monitoring for Shure wireless systems on the go. It offers frequency coordination, guided alerts, and real-time system data to help professionals manage their wireless setups efficiently from their mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Wireless control on the go, Frequency coordination on iOS, Guided alerts for troubleshooting, Real-time RF, battery, and audio data, Tag, color-label, and favorite channels, Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AXIENT | Free | one-time |
| ULX-D | Free | one-time |
| PSM1000 | Free | one-time |
| QLX-D | Free | one-time |
| UHF-R | Free | one-time |
| Axient Digital | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAcalculate free?

PAcalculate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wireless Workbench Mobile free?

Wireless Workbench Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PAcalculate or Wireless Workbench Mobile?

PAcalculate is rated higher. PAcalculate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Wireless Workbench Mobile averages 4.3 from 39 ratings.

### Do PAcalculate or Wireless Workbench Mobile have ads?

Neither PAcalculate nor Wireless Workbench Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAcalculate or Wireless Workbench Mobile?

PAcalculate ships an update every 4 months, and Wireless Workbench Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, PAcalculate was updated on June 8, 2026 and Wireless Workbench Mobile on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*