Comparison

MediaInfo vs REC Disk Speed Test

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

Head to head
About

MediaInfo

This app provides a unified display of technical and tag data for video and audio files. It can read numerous formats and present information in various ways, including text, tree, XML, JSON, and EBUCore exports. It also integrates with the shell for easy file analysis.

Highlights
  • Unified technical and tag data display
  • Supports numerous video and audio formats
  • Information export in text, XML, JSON, EBUCore
  • Multiple display formats (text, tree)
  • Shell integration (drag 'n' drop, context menu)
Features
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MediaInfo is a convenient unified display of the most relevant technical and tag data for video and audio files. The MediaInfo data display includes: - Container: format, profile, commercial name of the format, duration, overall bit rate, writing application and library, title, author, director, album, track number, date... - Video: format, codec id, aspect, frame rate, bit rate, color space, chroma subsampling, bit depth, scan type, scan order... - Audio: format, codec id, sample rate, channels, bit depth, bit rate, language... - Subtitles: format, codec id, language of subtitle... - Chapters: count of chapters, list of chapters... The MediaInfo analyticals includes: - Container: MPEG-4, QuickTime, Matroska, AVI, MPEG-PS (including unprotected DVD), MPEG-TS (including unprotected Blu-ray), MXF, GXF, LXF, WMV, FLV, Real... - Tags: Id3v1, Id3v2, Vorbis comments, APE tags... - Video: MPEG-1/2 Video, H.263, MPEG-4 Visual (including DivX, XviD), H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC... - Audio: MPEG Audio (including MP3), AC-3, E-AC-3, AC-4, DTS, AAC, xHE-AAC, MPEG-H 3D Audio, Dolby E, AES3, FLAC, PCM... - Subtitles: CEA-608, CEA-708, DTVCC, SCTE-20, SCTE-128, ATSC/53, CDP, DVB Subtitle, Teletext, SRT, SSA, ASS, SAMI... MediaInfo features include: - Read many video and audio file formats - View information in different formats (text, tree) - Export information as text, XML, JSON, EBUCore... - Graphical user interface, command line interface, or library (.dylib) versions available (command line interface and library versions are available separately, free of charge, on the editor website) - Integrate with the shell (drag 'n' drop, and Context menu) Some frequently asked questions can be found at http://mediaarea.net/MediaInfo/Support/FAQ

About

REC Disk Speed Test

Measure the write speed of your external USB-C storage on iPhone 15 Pro. Get real-time insights into drive compatibility with various video codecs, resolutions, and frame rates for flawless recordings.

Highlights
  • Instant speed check
  • Codec compatibility analysis
  • Real-time write speed measurement
  • Intuitive user interface
  • USB-C storage performance insights
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With the introduction of USB-C disk support on iPhone 15 Pro, there’s a world of storage opportunities available. But how do you ensure your external drive isn’t going to drop frames? Introducing REC Disk Speed Test, a must-have tool for every iPhone videographer. With a simple tap, measure the write speed of your external USB-C storage in real-time and get insights on its compatibility with various video codecs, resolutions, and frame rates on your iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Features: - Instant Speed Check: Simply plug in, tap, and know the speed of your external drive in MB/s. - Codec Compatibility: Find out if your drive can handle your desired video settings, from 4K resolution to high frame rates. - Intuitive Design: User-friendly interface with clear indicators for drive performance. Discover More with LateNiteSoft While REC Disk Speed Test ensures your storage is up to speed, dive into a world of impeccable photography with Photon Camera and capture cinematic moments effortlessly with REC. REC Disk Speed Test: Your free companion to flawless recordings. Powered by LateNiteSoft.

Screenshots

MediaInfo2 screens
REC Disk Speed Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REC Disk Speed Test at none against MediaInfo's 2. MediaInfo's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (21 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. MediaInfo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. REC Disk Speed Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for MediaInfo against 3.8 for REC Disk Speed Test. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of MediaInfo's written reviews are positive against 0% of REC Disk Speed Test's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MediaInfo versus REC Disk Speed Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaInfoREC Disk Speed Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (21 ratings)3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMediaArea.netLateNiteSoft S.L.

Customer experience

MediaInfo

All ratings21 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative41.7%

REC Disk Speed Test

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MediaInfo

One-time2
  • More features (yearly)$2.99
  • More features (lifetime)$7.99
None

REC Disk Speed Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MediaInfo free?
MediaInfo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REC Disk Speed Test free?
REC Disk Speed Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MediaInfo or REC Disk Speed Test?
MediaInfo and REC Disk Speed Test are both rated 3.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do MediaInfo or REC Disk Speed Test have ads?
Neither MediaInfo nor REC Disk Speed Test shows ads.

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