H3 Control vs Teradek Bolt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
H3 Control
This app allows wireless control of the ZOOM H3-VR recorder using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It enables remote operation of recording, playback, file management, and settings adjustments, enhancing the recording experience.
- Wireless control of H3-VR recorder
- Start/stop recording and playback
- Add marks and make settings
- Check input levels and battery charge
- Monitor remaining recording time
- Rename files and add notes
- Set time using iOS device
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H3 Control is an app that enables wireless control of the ZOOM H3-VR. With it, you can use an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (6th generation or later) as a wireless controller for an H3-VR. Note: A ZOOM BTA-1 is also necessary to operate an H3-VR with H3 Control. In addition to the fundamental operations of starting/stopping recording/playback and searching forward/backward, you can use this app to add marks and make various settings. You can also use it to check input levels and the remaining battery charge as well as to monitor the remaining recording time. Moreover, with this app, you can directly input characters from the iOS device to change file names and to add notes and data used when recording, including the date and time. Features ■ Verify important settings with a glance - With a quick look you can check important recording and playback settings, including the level of each track, the recording mode and format and whether the limiter and low-cut filter are on or off. You can also monitor the remaining battery charge and remaining recording time. There is no need to worry about making the wrong settings for important recordings. ■ Rename files and add notes (metadata) Using the iOS device keyboard, you can input file names and notes. You can type long phrases without stress. ■ Set the time - Use the iOS device time information to quickly set the time on the H3-VR. This allows you to set the time accurately with ease.
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
H3 Control and Teradek Bolt both sit at 1.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 19% of H3 Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Teradek Bolt's. H3 Control also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Teradek Bolt holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of H3 Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Teradek Bolt's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | H3 Control | Teradek Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (14 ratings) | 1.7 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 13.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZOOM CORPORATION | Teradek |
Customer experience
H3 Control
Teradek Bolt
In-app purchases
H3 Control
No in-app purchases
Teradek Bolt
No in-app purchases








