Comparison

REF TEK Recorder Setup vs Flicker Fusion

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

Head to head

REF TEK Recorder Setup

About

REF TEK Recorder Setup

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The REF TEK Seismic Recorder Setup app provides local command and control for the REF TEK Wrangler Portable Broadband High Resolution Seismic Recorder and the SMHR2 Integrated Seismic Recorder & Accelerometer. The REF TEK Seismic Recorder Setup app is used for configuring the REF TEK Wrangler and SMHR2 seismic recorders. Providing the user with full command and control of the unit, including control and configuration of all recorder parameters and real-time status. The Recorder Setup app also features a real-time data graph that allows users to quickly and easily check on how their sensor is working. This app talks to the Wrangler unit via WiFi connection.

About

Flicker Fusion

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The Flicker Fusion administration application works in conjunction with the Lafayette Instrument Flicker Fusion system. The app allows an administrator to create/control a Critical Flicker Frequency (CFF) exam as well as store the results by examinee. The Flicker Fusion is for use in education and research and is not intended for medical or diagnostic purposes.

Screenshots

REF TEK Recorder Setup4 screens

Flicker Fusion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flicker Fusion at every 4 months against REF TEK Recorder Setup's every 12 months. REF TEK Recorder Setup's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). 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

REF TEK Recorder Setup ships an update every 12 months, Flicker Fusion every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

REF TEK Recorder Setup versus Flicker Fusion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	REF TEK Recorder Setup	Flicker Fusion
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 12 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	8.2 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	96 MB	18 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Xeos Technologies Inc.	Lafayette Instrument Company, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

REF TEK Recorder Setup

No in-app purchases

None

Flicker Fusion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REF TEK Recorder Setup free?

REF TEK Recorder Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Flicker Fusion free?

Flicker Fusion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do REF TEK Recorder Setup or Flicker Fusion have ads?

Neither REF TEK Recorder Setup nor Flicker Fusion shows ads.

Which is updated more often, REF TEK Recorder Setup or Flicker Fusion?

REF TEK Recorder Setup ships an update every 12 months, and Flicker Fusion every 4 months. Most recently, REF TEK Recorder Setup was updated on October 8, 2026 and Flicker Fusion on October 4, 2026.