Comparison

ViplexHandy vs ResEditor

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

Head to head
About

ViplexHandy

Manage and control Taurus series multimedia players for LED displays. Design playlists, configure screens, and manage media files directly from your iOS device. This app offers comprehensive control for asynchronous full-color LED displays.

Highlights
  • Screen management
  • Solution editing
  • System settings
  • Media library
  • Quick screen configuration
  • Real-time control
Features
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ViPlex Handy, designed for the Taurus series products, is an application for the iOS platform. Launched by NovaStar, the Taurus series products are the second generation of multimedia players for small and medium-sized asynchronous full-color LED displays. This application supports functions like screen management, solution editing, system settings, and media library. Screen management: Allows you to manage the Taurus series products in the LAN and supports quick screen configuration, real-time control, playback management, cloud server binding and so on. Solution editing: Allows you to quickly design various playlists which will be sent to the Taurus series products for playback. System settings: Includes software language settings and help documentation. Media library: Allows you to browse the multimedia files on your mobile phone.

About

ResEditor

This app is a comprehensive calculator for video engineers and AV technicians. It helps calculate bandwidth for various video interfaces like HDMI and DisplayPort, and supports ST 2110 IP video standards. Professionals can also access reference specs and export their calculations.

Highlights
  • HDMI/DisplayPort bandwidth calculation
  • ST 2110 IP video calculation
  • IPMX (JPEG XS) bandwidth calculation
  • Video standards reference guides
  • Export calculations to PDF
  • Calculate physical display size
Features
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ResEditor is the essential bandwidth calculator and resolution analyzer for video engineers, broadcast professionals, and system integrators. Instantly calculate whether your resolution fits a given interface, plan IP video infrastructure, and reference specifications for every major professional video standard -- all in one app. LINK CALCULATOR Analyze resolution compatibility across display and broadcast interfaces: - HDMI 1.4, 2.0, and 2.1 - DisplayPort 1.2 (HBR2), 1.4 (HBR3), and 2.1 (UHBR13.5) - SD-SDI through 12G-SDI Configure resolution, refresh rate (24-480Hz), bit depth (8/10/12-bit), chroma subsampling (4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0), and HDR mode (SDR, HDR10, Dolby Vision). See instantly whether your signal fits with color-coded bandwidth indicators and Single/Dual/Quad Link classification. Scale resolutions from 30% to 190% and browse a grid of scalable options filtered by divisibility (x8, x16) for GPU and encoder compatibility. IP CALCULATOR Plan professional media-over-IP infrastructure with full bandwidth breakdowns: - ST 2110-20 (uncompressed video) - ST 2110-22 (constant bit-rate compressed video, 2:1-20:1) - ST 2110-30 (PCM audio via AES67) - ST 2110-31 (AES3 transparent transport) - ST 2110-40 (ancillary data) - IPMX with JPEG XS (TR-08 / TR-10) - NDI Full, NDI|HX, NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3 - SRT (with adjustable recovery bandwidth and AES encryption) - RIST (with FEC options) Configure multi-stream video, audio, and ancillary data. Select network interfaces (1/10/25/100 GbE) with accurate protocol overhead accounting. Enable ST 2022-7 redundancy for dual-path bandwidth planning. SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE Quick-reference cards for every supported standard: - HDMI pinouts, max resolutions, and feature support by version - DisplayPort HBR/UHBR variants, MST, DSC, and USB-C Alt Mode - SDI data rates, cable lengths, and embedded audio capabilities - Complete ST 2110 suite overview with bandwidth examples - NDI codec comparison (Full vs. HX variants) with bandwidth tables FEATURES - Real-time bandwidth calculations with green/red fit indicators - Detailed video timing breakdowns (pixel clock, blanking, porches) - Physical display size calculator (PPI-based) - PDF export with selectable sections for system documentation - Dark theme optimized for control rooms and on-set use - Works completely offline -- no internet required - No tracking, no analytics, no data collection Whether you are verifying a 4K HDR signal over HDMI 2.1, planning a 25 GbE ST 2110 facility, optimizing NDI streams for your network, or documenting system specifications, ResEditor gives you the answer in seconds. Designed by CVH Visuals for professionals who need answers fast.

Screenshots

ViplexHandy4 screens
ResEditor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ResEditor at 100% against ViplexHandy's 12%. ResEditor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). ViplexHandy's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and ratings volume (28 vs 8). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ViplexHandy is free to download; ResEditor costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ResEditor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of ViplexHandy's written reviews are positive against 100% of ResEditor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViplexHandy ships an update every 6 weeks, ResEditor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ViplexHandy versus ResEditor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViplexHandyResEditor
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating2.4 (28 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXi'an NovaStar Tech Co.,LtdChristopher Van Hoose

Customer experience

ViplexHandy

All ratings28 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative67.9%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive11.9%
Neutral19.0%
Negative69.0%

ResEditor

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ViplexHandy

No in-app purchases

None

ResEditor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ViplexHandy free?
ViplexHandy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ResEditor free?
ResEditor costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ViplexHandy or ResEditor?
ResEditor is rated higher. ViplexHandy averages 2.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while ResEditor averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do ViplexHandy or ResEditor have ads?
Neither ViplexHandy nor ResEditor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViplexHandy or ResEditor?
ViplexHandy ships an update every 6 weeks, and ResEditor every 9 days. Most recently, ViplexHandy was updated on October 7, 2026 and ResEditor on October 6, 2026.

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