Comparison

Teradek Core vs Astral Remote

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

Head to head
About

Teradek Core

Manage and monitor Teradek IP video devices and live streams remotely in real-time. Route, archive, and distribute video feeds to multiple destinations simultaneously. Transcode HEVC to H.264 for bandwidth savings.

Highlights
  • Real-time device management
  • Multi-destination streaming
  • Remote configuration and monitoring
  • Cloud archiving
  • Real-time transcoding (HEVC to H.264)
Features
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Core Manage your Teradek IP video devices and live streams in real-time from your iOS device. The Core app gives you unprecedented control over your Teradek digital video workflow from anywhere in the world.* *Requires active Core subscription. What is Core? Core is Teradek’s cloud-based IP video management platform designed for professional broadcasters. Core allows you to route, monitor, archive and distribute your video feeds from any web browser or iOS device with an internet connection. Multi-Destination Streaming Distribute your streams to an unlimited number of destinations, including live platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Periscope, etc.) and Teradek decoders, all at the same time. Remote Configuration / Monitoring Remotely configure every parameter of your Teradek codec (resolution, bitrate, etc.) or route the video feed to any compatible Teradek decoders located locally or off site. Cloud Archiving Safely record and store your streams on Core for post-production or delivery at a later time. Transcoding Convert HEVC (H.265) video feeds to AVC (H.264) in real-time. Core’s transcoding feature allows Teradek HEVC users to save on uplink bandwidth while delivering video in the widely accepted H.264 format.

About

Astral Remote

Control and monitor Sound Devices Astral transmitters via Bluetooth LE. Adjust settings, manage recordings, and view real-time status information for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Power transmitter on/off
  • Monitor battery status
  • Frequency and RF power setup
  • Audio signal presence monitoring
  • Microphone mute
  • Transport controls (Record, Stop)
  • Timecode display
  • Media formatting and space monitoring
Features
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When connected via Bluetooth LE to the Sound Devices Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, or Astral Mini, Astral Remote offers control and display of the transmitter parameters, including: • Power on and off the transmitter • Monitor battery status • Frequency and RF power setup • Monitor audio signal presence • Microphone mute • Transport controls (Record, Stop) • Timecode display • Media formatting and monitoring of remaining space • Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, and Astral Mini settings (Mode, power options, and more) • Group control of powering, recording, and more

Screenshots

Teradek Core4 screens
Astral Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Astral Remote at 50% against Teradek Core's 0%. Teradek Core's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Teradek Core holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Teradek Core's written reviews are positive against 50% of Astral Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Teradek Core versus Astral Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeradek CoreAstral Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better3.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekSound Devices, LLC

Customer experience

Teradek Core

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Astral Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Teradek Core

No in-app purchases

None

Astral Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Teradek Core free?
Teradek Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astral Remote free?
Astral Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Teradek Core or Astral Remote?
Teradek Core is rated higher. Teradek Core averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Astral Remote averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Teradek Core or Astral Remote have ads?
Neither Teradek Core nor Astral Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teradek Core or Astral Remote?
Teradek Core ships an update every 2 months, and Astral Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Teradek Core was updated on November 3, 2026 and Astral Remote on November 3, 2026.

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