Comparison

Syrp vs Teradek Launchpad

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

Head to head
About

Syrp

This app enables wireless control of motion control devices for filmmaking and photography. It supports multiple devices for complex shots, offers tutorials, and allows camera setting adjustments. Ideal for both beginners and professionals.

Highlights
  • Wireless device control
  • Multi-axis motion sync
  • Keyframe motion setup
  • Camera setting control
  • Panorama and turntable modes
  • Time-lapse customization
  • Live axis control
Features
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Connect wirelessly to a Syrp motion control product with the Syrp App, a beautifully simple mobile app that accommodates both beginners through to experienced filmmakers and photographers. The app is extremely easy to use and allows you to sync multiple devices together for shooting motion control of up to 3-axis. Also included are quick setup tutorials and help screens to help make sure you are up and running as quickly as possible. Compatibility. Motion Control: Genie Mini, Genie Micro, Genie Mini II, Genie II Linear, Genie II Pan Tilt and Genie One. Cameras: Compatible with 100's of cameras including mirror-less, DSLR's, video cameras and smartphones. Refer to specific motion control product details for more. Features in the current release: - Motion time-lapse and video - Keyframe motion setup - Bounce back for video (repeat) - Control camera settings like ISO, Shutter and Aperture from the app when connected via USB. Check camera compatibility at syrp.co - Multi-row Panorama for high resolution 'Gigapixel' images - Turntable mode for automating product photography and videography - Stop Motion - HDR support - Time-lapse: Customize move shoot delay, interval, record time and playback time - Set time-lapse movement to move-shoot-move or continuous movement - Save your own presets or select from our built-in options - Set your ease in / ease out for smoothly ramping movement - Quick Setup modes for simpler timelapse and video moves - Live Drive mode for live axis control using the built-in app joystick - Regular free firmware upgrades for new features

About

Teradek Launchpad

Features
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Manage every parameter of your Orbit PTZ system from the convenience of your smartphone. Pairing - Pair transmitters and receivers right from your iPhone or iPad. PTZ Camera Control - Configure your PTZ camera settings, such as pan, tilt, zoom, focus, etc... with your phone. No camera control unit is needed to enable this function in the app. Spectrum Analyzer - Scan local wireless spectrum and configure the optimal 5GHz channel for your Orbit PTZ. Channel Selection - Manually select a 5GHz (40 MHz) channel. Orbit PTZ can also be set to operate over 20 MHz channels for better wireless performance. Quality/Range Analyzer - Monitor the quality and range of your wireless link. 3D LUT Selection - Achieve the look you’re after with Orbit PTZ’s integrated 3D LUT technology. Select from LUT presets or upload your own into the app. Quality Selection - Choose between several modes of operation: Maximum Quality, Maximum Range and Balanced. Output Format - Select the output resolution and framerate. Test Pattern - Output a test pattern. Audio Settings - Enable a tone to ring when camera recording is triggered, or mute sounds on the device. Display Settings - Adjust display light output. System Info - Check the current firmware version and apply updates when available. Also performs factory resets directly from the app.

Screenshots

Syrp4 screens
Teradek Launchpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Syrp at monthly against Teradek Launchpad's every 5 months. On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Syrp ships an update monthly, Teradek Launchpad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Syrp versus Teradek Launchpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyrpTeradek Launchpad
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyrp LimitedTeradek

In-app purchases

None

Syrp

No in-app purchases

None

Teradek Launchpad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Syrp free?
Syrp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teradek Launchpad free?
Teradek Launchpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Syrp or Teradek Launchpad have ads?
Neither Syrp nor Teradek Launchpad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Syrp or Teradek Launchpad?
Syrp ships an update monthly, and Teradek Launchpad every 5 months. Most recently, Syrp was updated on October 24, 2026 and Teradek Launchpad on October 13, 2026.

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