SurfaceONE vs Teradek RT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SurfaceONE
This application allows users to remotely control the edelkrone SurfaceONE device. It enables programming of targeted slides, linear slides, and smooth panning movements for enhanced creative control.
- Remote control for SurfaceONE
- Program targeted slides
- Program linear slides
- Smooth pan control
- Device integration
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Remote control application for edelkrone SurfaceONE. Easily control the main features of SurfaceONE, program targeted slides, linear slides and smooth pans. Learn more about SurfaceONE from edelkrone.com/surfaceone
Teradek RT
Configure and control Teradek RT wireless lens control systems from your smartphone. Adjust motor settings, map lenses, and even control camera run/stop for supported cameras. Access device information and troubleshoot issues.
- Configure RT controller, receiver, and motors
- Control camera run/stop
- View device info and firmware
- Set wireless channel and power
- Create and manage lens maps
- Adjust motor response and orientation
- Virtual slider for focus, iris, zoom
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Configure every parameter of your Teradek RT controller, receiver and motors all from the convenience of your smartphone. The Teradek RT app gives you full access to settings and features found in your RT devices so you can make adjustments quickly and effortlessly. Get the app to access everything Teradek RT has to offer. REC - Control run/stop on RED, ARRI, Sony, and other supported cameras directly through the App. Device Info - Check serial numbers, firmware versions and product types for every connected device. Device Settings - Configure every parameter of your MDR, including the wireless channel, power, camera type, and axis (focus/iris/zoom) of each connected motor. Inputs 1/2 Mode: Select the controller type(s) connected to the MDR. Only used for wired controllers. Axis: Select the axis of this controller. Motor 1/2/3 Class: Select the role for each individual motor (FIZ). Response: Adjust the response rate of each motor. Choose between Normal, Slow, Fast, and Auto. Motor Orientation Flipped: For setups where the gear is installed on the opposite side, this feature switches motor control to the corresponding side. Lens Mapping - Create lens maps and share them with the CTRL.3 controller.* Choose the lens manufacturer, name, and axis (focus/iris/zoom) and use the App’s virtual knob to configure your lens maps. Synchronize Lens Maps with the Cloud: store lens maps in the cloud where they can be accessed at any time from anywhere with an internet connection.** Depth of Field Settings: adjust circle of confusion to achieve a sharper depth of field. * Lens map sharing coming soon. ** Cloud storage coming soon. Support - Use the Teradek RT Help Center for troubleshooting, or report errors directly to Teradek. Motor Control - Adjust focus, iris and zoom directly through the virtual slider. Perfect for configuration and testing where accuracy isn’t necessary.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SurfaceONE at monthly against Teradek RT's every 11 months. SurfaceONE also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and rating (3.0 vs 2.8). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SurfaceONE holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of SurfaceONE's written reviews are positive against 0% of Teradek RT's.
SurfaceONE ships an update monthly, Teradek RT every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SurfaceONE | Teradek RT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better | 2.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | edelkrone | Teradek |
Customer experience
SurfaceONE
Teradek RT
In-app purchases
SurfaceONE
No in-app purchases
Teradek RT
No in-app purchases









