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

This utility app tests the write speed of your USB-C external drives on compatible iPhones. It provides a clear verdict on whether your drive can handle demanding video formats like ProRes, ensuring smooth recordings.

Highlights
  • Real write speed measurement (MB/s)
  • Color-coded drive readiness verdict
  • Format-by-format compatibility breakdown
  • File system support check
  • Drive details (name, capacity, free space)
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Never lose a shot to a slow drive. Recording ProRes to an external SSD is one of the best things you can do with your iPhone Pro, until the drive can't keep up and your footage stutters, drops frames or stops recording. REC Disk Speed Test tells you whether your drive is up to the job before you hit record. Plug in your USB-C drive, tap Start, and get a clear answer in seconds. WHAT YOU GET • Real write speed: See exactly how fast your drive writes, in MB/s, measured on your own iPhone. • A clear verdict: Color-coded results tell you at a glance whether your drive is ready for everything, most things, or only lighter formats. • Format-by-format breakdown: Check marks for HEVC 4K60, HEVC HDR, and ProRes 10-bit HDR at 1080p30, 4K30 and the demanding 4K60. • File system check: Find out right away whether your drive's format is supported for video capture, so you don't discover a problem on set. • Drive details: Name, capacity and free space, all on one screen. PERFECT FOR • Filmmakers and content creators shooting ProRes on iPhone • Testing a new SSD before a shoot, or before you buy more • Comparing drives, cables and enclosures to find the fastest setup • Peace of mind before an important recording Free, simple, and built by the team behind REC and Photon Camera. FROM LATENITESOFT Pair your tested drive with REC to record cinematic video in any format straight to external storage, or with Photon Camera to shoot stunning photos directly to your drive. Requires iPhone 15 Pro or a later Pro model with USB-C external storage support.

Screenshots

MediaInfo2 screens
REC Disk Speed Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MediaInfo at 38% against REC Disk Speed Test's 0%. MediaInfo also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 37 months). REC Disk Speed Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, 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

MediaInfo holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of MediaInfo's written reviews are positive against 0% of REC Disk Speed Test's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediaInfo ships an update every 3 months, REC Disk Speed Test every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MediaInfo versus REC Disk Speed Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaInfoREC Disk Speed Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (21 ratings) — better3.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMediaArea.netLateNiteSoft S.L.

Customer experience

MediaInfo

All ratings21 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

REC Disk Speed Test

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

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 is rated higher. MediaInfo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while REC Disk Speed Test averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do MediaInfo or REC Disk Speed Test have ads?
Neither MediaInfo nor REC Disk Speed Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MediaInfo or REC Disk Speed Test?
MediaInfo ships an update every 3 months, and REC Disk Speed Test every 37 months. Most recently, MediaInfo was updated on November 2, 2026 and REC Disk Speed Test on November 12, 2026.

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