SurfaceONE vs Teradek Bolt
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 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.
- Remote device pairing
- Firmware updates
- Spectrum analyzer
- Range finder
- 3D LUT selection
- Quality and range analysis
- Broadcast mode
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SurfaceONE at 3.0 against Teradek Bolt's 1.8. SurfaceONE also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.2). Teradek Bolt's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of SurfaceONE's written reviews are positive against 0% of Teradek Bolt's.
SurfaceONE ships an update monthly, Teradek Bolt every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SurfaceONE | Teradek Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better | 1.8 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 13.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | edelkrone USA INC | Teradek |
Customer experience
SurfaceONE
Teradek Bolt
In-app purchases
SurfaceONE
No in-app purchases
Teradek Bolt
No in-app purchases
Questions
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