Vectorworks Remote vs PA TOOLS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vectorworks Remote
Control your Vectorworks desktop software from your mobile device. Navigate, present, and view your designs remotely using various presentation and navigation tools. Requires Vectorworks 2015 or later installed on a Mac or Windows computer.
- Remote connection to Vectorworks desktop
- Presentation remotes (pan, walkthrough, flyover)
- Visualization remotes for Renderworks
- Navigation remotes for Design Suite
- Interactive design viewing and navigation
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The Vectorworks Remote app connects your mobile device to your Vectorworks desktop using a remote connection plug-in. Presentation remotes for pan, walkthrough, and flyover are available for all Vectorworks products. Visualization remotes are available for Renderworks and navigation remotes are available for Vectorworks Design Suite products (Design Suite, Architect, Spotlight, Landmark). Interactively use the remotes to view, navigate, and present designs without having to be at your desktop. Vectorworks Remote requires Vectorworks 2015 software or later to be installed on either a Mac or Windows operating system. To learn more, visit http://vectorworks.net.
PA TOOLS
This app assists with stage preparation and PA system tuning. It provides tools for L-Acoustics presets, patcher viewing, and calculating wave lengths and room modes.
- L-Acoustics preset guide
- Patcher viewer
- Wave length calculator
- Room mode calculator
- Stage preparation assistance
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PA TOOLS is your all-in-one utility kit for audio engineers. From system prep to quick calculations, it brings fast, reliable tools for every stage of a show. Included tools: • Wave Length — Convert delay, meters and phase instantly • Room Modes — Predict standing waves and plan your EQ strategy • Generator — Pink noise or tones with tactile feedback • RTA — Pocket-size RTA with weighted filters • Reference Playlist — Loop cues and walk-in edits on the go • Wave Recorder — Capture rehearsals in 48 kHz WAV and share instantly • SPL & Noise Tracker — Log SPL for compliance and break monitoring • PA Specs — Browse LAcoustics catalog and find compatible accessories • Speaker Load — Plan amp channel loads before the trucks roll in • Cable Section — Choose cable gauge and check voltage drop • L-Acoustics Prealignment — Match LA Network Manager presets with field timing • Sub Array Calculator — Design cardioid or broadside arrays quickly Full Unlock (In-App Purchase): Unlock the complete suite, remove time limits, enable full RTA, full recording, extended playlist playback, unlimited module access, and all upcoming features.
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Verdict
Vectorworks Remote and PA TOOLS both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PA TOOLS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Vectorworks Remote's. PA TOOLS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Vectorworks Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PA TOOLS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vectorworks Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vectorworks Remote against 5.0 for PA TOOLS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Vectorworks Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of PA TOOLS's.
Vectorworks Remote ships an update every 3 months, PA TOOLS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vectorworks Remote | PA TOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vectorworks, Inc. | Olivier Jobin |
Customer experience
Vectorworks Remote
PA TOOLS
In-app purchases
Vectorworks Remote
No in-app purchases
PA TOOLS
- PA Tools – Full Unlock$22.99
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