Developer Ideas vs Projection Mapping Toolbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Developer Ideas
Capture and organize all your app concepts, from minor tweaks to major projects. This tool allows you to add unlimited ideas, attach images and sketches, and outline project briefs with cost estimations.
- Add unlimited ideas
- Assign images & sketches
- Outline project briefs
- Estimate costs
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Keep track of all your app ideas with Developer Ideas! No matter how big or small your idea may be it’s always worth recoding. Developer Ideas has been designed for quick and easy use, and with this version you can: - Add unlimited ideas - Assign images & sketches - Outline project briefs - Estimate costs And more!
Projection Mapping Toolbox
This utility app assists projection mapping, AV, and live production professionals with on-site calculations. It offers tools for projector placement, throw distance, surface dimensions, and multi-projector layouts, streamlining workflows for technicians and designers.
- Throw Distance Calculator
- Multi-Projector Layouts
- Surface Dimension Tool
- Aspect Ratio Estimator
- CAD PDF Import
- Projector Inventory
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Projection Calculator Toolbox is a mobile utility for projection mapping, AV, and live production workflows. It is designed for on-site calculations where speed and accuracy matter. The app provides tools to calculate projector placement, throw distance, surface dimensions, and multi-projector layouts using real-world measurements and manufacturer specifications. Tools Included Throw Distance Calculator Calculate projector-to-surface distance using lens throw ratios. Multi-Projector Calculations Plan multi-projector layouts with support for edge blending. Surface Dimension Tool Convert physical surface measurements into pixel width and height. Aspect Ratio Estimator Estimate surface aspect ratio using live view or photo reference. CAD PDF Import Import technical drawing PDFs and visualize projector photometrics over layouts. Projector Inventory Store commonly used projector specifications and reuse them across calculations. Projection Calculator Toolbox is intended for technicians and designers who need reliable calculations on site without spreadsheets or desktop software. The interface prioritizes clarity and fast input to minimize setup time. Built with React and Capacitor for native iOS performance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Developer Ideas at 8.0 against Projection Mapping Toolbox's 14.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Developer Ideas against 5.0 for Projection Mapping Toolbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Developer Ideas ships an update fortnightly, Projection Mapping Toolbox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Developer Ideas | Projection Mapping Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valentin Kalchev | Joseph Shea |
Customer experience
Developer Ideas
Projection Mapping Toolbox
In-app purchases
Developer Ideas
No in-app purchases
Projection Mapping Toolbox
No in-app purchases
Questions
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