Comparison

Clear vs ArrayCalc Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Clear

This app functions as a virtual intercom control panel, allowing users to communicate over IP networks. It offers features like point-to-point and group calling, partyline communication, and encrypted audio, replicating the experience of traditional intercom systems.

Highlights
  • Virtual intercom control panel
  • Point-to-Point calling
  • Point-to-Multipoint group calling
  • Partyline and IFB communications
  • Push-to-talk functionality
  • Encrypted audio communication
Features
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Clear-Com’s Agent-IC mobile app is designed for use with Clear-Com’s intercom systems such as the Eclipse HX Matrix Intercom, Encore Analog Partyline Intercom, and HelixNet Digital Network Partyline System. The virtual intercom control panel operates on all iPhone and iPads and connects from anywhere in the world over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP networks. Agent-IC delivers the same user experience as traditional intercom key panels. Even on the mobile device, the app is fully featured with Point-to-Point calling, Point-to-Multipoint group calling, Partyline, IFB communications with logic triggering, PTT (Push-to-talk), local cross-point audio level control, and notifications. All communication is encrypted to AES. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY ECLIPSE HX Agent-IC needs the Eclipse HX matrix intercom with virtual panel licenses enabled for operation. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration from the organization’s system administrator using EHX. Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Eclipse HX on iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within EHX and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Eclipse HX intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional, IP and Agent-IC users on the host Eclipse HX network. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY LQ IP INTERFACES Alternatively, Agent-IC can directly connect to LQ IP interface devices in order to link to any one of Clear-Com’s partyline systems. By doing so, Partyline users can speak directly to a remote contributor user on Agent-IC. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration via the LQ Core Configuration Manager (CCM). Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Partyline system on an iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within CCM and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Partyline intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional intercom user on the Clear-Com network.

About

ArrayCalc Viewer

Access all project data for rigging d&b audiotechnik loudspeaker systems on your iOS device. Share system designs, calculations, and optimizations seamlessly. This app offers a paperless and efficient way to keep all relevant rigging, setup, and system information readily available.

Highlights
  • Access rigging and system information
  • Share project data via email, AirDrop, Dropbox, iTunes
  • View system designs and calculations
  • Paperless and efficient operation
  • User-friendly interface
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The d&b ArrayCalc Viewer app provides all project data for rigging a d&b audiotechnik loudspeaker system. Once the system has been designed, calculated and optimized in the ArrayCalc simulation software, all relevant project information can be shared via email, AirDrop, Dropbox or iTunes onto any iOS device. The d&b ArrayCalc simulation software is the simulation tool for d&b line arrays, column and point source loudspeakers as well as subwoofers. This is a comprehensive toolbox for all tasks associated with acoustic design, performance prediction, alignment, rigging and safety parameters. It is available as a native standalone application for both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. ArrayCalc Viewer main benefits: - All relevant rigging, setup and system information close to hand in a concise format - Any changes to the system design can be immediately distributed - Paperless and efficient - User friendly

Screenshots

Clear4 screens
ArrayCalc Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ArrayCalc Viewer at 4.1 against Clear's 2.6. Clear's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArrayCalc Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Clear's written reviews are positive against 50% of ArrayCalc Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clear ships an update every 2 months, ArrayCalc Viewer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Clear versus ArrayCalc Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearArrayCalc Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (17 ratings)4.1 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClear-Com Research Incd&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

Clear

All ratings16 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral27.8%
Negative27.8%

ArrayCalc Viewer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clear

No in-app purchases

None

ArrayCalc Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clear free?
Clear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArrayCalc Viewer free?
ArrayCalc Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clear or ArrayCalc Viewer?
ArrayCalc Viewer is rated higher. Clear averages 2.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ArrayCalc Viewer averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Clear or ArrayCalc Viewer have ads?
Neither Clear nor ArrayCalc Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clear or ArrayCalc Viewer?
Clear ships an update every 2 months, and ArrayCalc Viewer every 4 months. Most recently, Clear was updated on June 1, 2026 and ArrayCalc Viewer on June 10, 2026.

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