Comparison

H3 Control vs Teradek Bolt

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote device pairing
  • Firmware updates
  • Spectrum analyzer
  • Range finder
  • 3D LUT selection
  • Quality and range analysis
  • Broadcast mode
Features
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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.

Screenshots

H3 Control3 screens
Teradek Bolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
H3 Control versus Teradek Bolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterH3 ControlTeradek Bolt
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (14 ratings)1.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1418 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZOOM CORPORATIONTeradek

Customer experience

H3 Control

All ratings13 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral23.1%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral16.2%
Negative64.9%

Teradek Bolt

All ratings15 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

H3 Control

No in-app purchases

None

Teradek Bolt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is H3 Control free?
H3 Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teradek Bolt free?
Teradek Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, H3 Control or Teradek Bolt?
Teradek Bolt is rated higher. H3 Control averages 1.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Teradek Bolt averages 1.7 from 18 ratings.
Do H3 Control or Teradek Bolt have ads?
Neither H3 Control nor Teradek Bolt shows ads.

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