Comparison

QuadStream vs Teradek Bolt

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

Head to head
About

QuadStream

Watch up to four video streams simultaneously in a split-screen layout. Easily switch to fullscreen for any stream while others continue playing. Access and manage your favorite streams online.

Highlights
  • Up to four simultaneous streams
  • Split-screen viewing
  • Fullscreen mode for individual streams
  • Automatic stream reconnection
  • Twitch channel shorthand
  • Online stream and favorites management
Features
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Watch four streams or videos simultaneously with split screen. Set any of the streams to fullscreen while keeping the other streams running (configurable). Quickly switch between Twitch streams by accessing ongoing streams on Twitch channels with twitch:channel shorthand instead of the full stream URL. Manage your streams or favorites online – check out the stream dashboard at quadstream.tv/stream and the favorites dashboard at quadstream.tv/favorites QuadStream 2.0 brings the legendary tvOS app also for iPadOS and macOS, and 2.1.0 adds support for iOS. New features include a discover menu for finding publicly available streams by country and easier access to the app settings. Main features: • up to four simultaneous streams or videos with split screen • set any of the streams to fullscreen • mute or stop streams separately • videos loop automatically • disconnected streams reconnect automatically • access ongoing Twitch streams with twitch:channel shorthand • remembers stream sources, mute and stop states • add stream sources to favorites list • rename favorite labels in the favorites menu with a favorite list button long press • manage your streams online at quadstream.tv/stream • manage your favorites online at quadstream.tv/favorites • find publicly available streams by country in the discover view The main streaming format is HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) which is supported by all major live streaming services. Note: RTSP, RTMP and RTP protocols are not currently supported. Valid protocols include HTTP and HTTPS. The full list of supported MIME types: application/mp4 application/vnd.apple.mpegurl application/x-mpegurl video/3gpp video/3gpp2 video/avi video/mp4 video/quicktime video/x-m4v audio/3gpp audio/3gpp2 audio/aac audio/aacp audio/aiff audio/AMR audio/basic audio/mp3 audio/mp4 audio/mpeg audio/mpeg3 audio/mpegurl audio/mpg audio/scpls audio/wav audio/wave audio/x-aac audio/x-aiff audio/x-caf audio/x-m4a audio/x-m4b audio/x-m4p audio/x-m4r audio/x-mp3 audio/x-mpeg audio/x-mpeg3 audio/x-mpegurl audio/x-mpg audio/x-scpls audio/x-wav text/vtt

About

Teradek Bolt

Control and configure wireless video transmission devices remotely from your smartphone. Manage pairing, firmware updates, and advanced features like spectrum analysis and range finding for optimal production workflows.

Highlights
  • Remote device pairing
  • Firmware updates
  • Spectrum analyzer
  • Range finder
  • 3D LUT selection
  • Quality and range analysis
  • Broadcast mode
Features
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Bolt Manager App Manage every parameter of your Bolt 4K from the convenience of your smartphone. Pair units, update firmware, and configure all of Bolt 4K’s features (including spectrum analyzer, range finder, etc.) remotely and save time in production. Pairing - Pair transmitters and receivers right from your iPhone or iPad. Spectrum Analyzer - Bolt 4K receivers include a built-in 5GHz spectrum analyzer, allowing you to detect congestion in the area and determine which frequency offers the best performance your devices. Channel Selection - Manually select the 5GHz channel that’s best for your area or to abide by local wireless laws. Bolt 4K can also be set to operate over the 20MHz frequency for better wireless performance. Quality/Range Analyzer - See additional video quality and information about the distance between connected devices. Better understanding of range between Tx and Rx. Display more information about environment and distance between connected devices. Gives more information about signal quality, video quality and range between devices. Doesn’t tell you what the best signal is. 3D LUT Selection - Achieve the look you’re after with Bolt’s integrated 3D LUT technology. Quality Selection - Choose between Maximum Quality, Maximum Range and Balanced. This allows you to set your devices to operate just as you need them to on set. Broadcast Mode - Increase transmission and prevent multiple receivers from interfering with each other when placed close together. Currently, broadcast mode can increase broadcast range Output Format - Select the resolution and framerate of the video output in your Bolt receiver. Test Pattern - Output a test pattern from your Bolt receiver. Audio Settings - Enable a tone to ring when camera recording is triggered, or mute sounds from the Bolt. Display Settings - Adjust the lights on Bolt’s LCD display. System Info - Check the current firmware version and apply updates when available. Also perform factory resets directly from the app.

Screenshots

QuadStream4 screens
Teradek Bolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuadStream at 69% against Teradek Bolt's 0%. QuadStream also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and device support (5 vs 3). Teradek Bolt's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Teradek Bolt is free to download; QuadStream costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuadStream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of QuadStream's written reviews are positive against 0% of Teradek Bolt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, Teradek Bolt every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QuadStream versus Teradek Bolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuadStreamTeradek Bolt
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better1.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1116 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlive MediaTeradek

Customer experience

QuadStream

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

Teradek Bolt

All ratings15 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

QuadStream

No in-app purchases

None

Teradek Bolt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuadStream free?
QuadStream costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teradek Bolt free?
Teradek Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QuadStream or Teradek Bolt?
QuadStream is rated higher. QuadStream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Teradek Bolt averages 1.8 from 16 ratings.
Do QuadStream or Teradek Bolt have ads?
Neither QuadStream nor Teradek Bolt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuadStream or Teradek Bolt?
QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, and Teradek Bolt every 2 months. Most recently, QuadStream was updated on September 20, 2026 and Teradek Bolt on September 17, 2026.

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