Comparison

Teradek RT vs PhoneGuyAi

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

Head to head
About

Teradek RT

Configure and control Teradek RT wireless lens control systems from your smartphone. Adjust motor settings, map lenses, and even control camera run/stop for supported cameras. Access device information and troubleshoot issues.

Highlights
  • Configure RT controller, receiver, and motors
  • Control camera run/stop
  • View device info and firmware
  • Set wireless channel and power
  • Create and manage lens maps
  • Adjust motor response and orientation
  • Virtual slider for focus, iris, zoom
Features
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Configure every parameter of your Teradek RT controller, receiver and motors all from the convenience of your smartphone. The Teradek RT app gives you full access to settings and features found in your RT devices so you can make adjustments quickly and effortlessly. Get the app to access everything Teradek RT has to offer. REC - Control run/stop on RED, ARRI, Sony, and other supported cameras directly through the App. Device Info - Check serial numbers, firmware versions and product types for every connected device. Device Settings - Configure every parameter of your MDR, including the wireless channel, power, camera type, and axis (focus/iris/zoom) of each connected motor. Inputs 1/2 Mode: Select the controller type(s) connected to the MDR. Only used for wired controllers. Axis: Select the axis of this controller. Motor 1/2/3 Class: Select the role for each individual motor (FIZ). Response: Adjust the response rate of each motor. Choose between Normal, Slow, Fast, and Auto. Motor Orientation Flipped: For setups where the gear is installed on the opposite side, this feature switches motor control to the corresponding side. Lens Mapping - Create lens maps and share them with the CTRL.3 controller.* Choose the lens manufacturer, name, and axis (focus/iris/zoom) and use the App’s virtual knob to configure your lens maps. Synchronize Lens Maps with the Cloud: store lens maps in the cloud where they can be accessed at any time from anywhere with an internet connection.** Depth of Field Settings: adjust circle of confusion to achieve a sharper depth of field. * Lens map sharing coming soon. ** Cloud storage coming soon. Support - Use the Teradek RT Help Center for troubleshooting, or report errors directly to Teradek. Motor Control - Adjust focus, iris and zoom directly through the virtual slider. Perfect for configuration and testing where accuracy isn’t necessary.

About

PhoneGuyAi

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PhoneGuyAi — call and message simulation for film and TV, running on the actor's real phone during the take. Build scripted phone screens that react live on cue: messages, calls, video calls, notifications, maps and social media. Everything is designed to look real on camera and to be clearance-safe. FEATURES: • Incoming and outgoing call simulation • Scripted message conversations with Hollywood live typing • Video call simulation with pre-recorded footage • Lock screen and push notifications, with low-battery alerts • Clearance-free Maps: our own rights-free map app with real roads, traffic jams, routes and turn-by-turn navigation anywhere in the world • Live navigation controls: pause and resume, scrub the route to any point, set start and stop position, adjust speed and traffic density • 2D and 3D map views with Follow and Free camera modes, map type and traffic/transit layers • Fictional social media: PopUp, MoMoMap and Swippr feeds, stories, profiles and short videos with realistic likes and comments • Phone tracking screens and custom alarm or security apps • iOS-style and NDOS01 interfaces, sized to the exact phone model, with selectable screen types and aspect ratios for in-car, TV and computer screens • Director control room: trigger the next message, call or beat live from a second device • Beats and take reset: identical first frame every take • AI scene builder: build beats from script pages and uploaded media • Multiple phones per project, each controlled separately • Works fully offline on set after sync, including maps BUILT FOR PRODUCTION: Made by people who run phones on set every day. No real messages are sent and no jailbreak is needed. The phone simply shows exactly what the scene needs. Subscription required for full access. Free trial available. Terms of Use (EULA): https://phoneguy.ai/phoneguyai-terms Privacy Policy: https://phoneguy.ai/phoneguyai-privacy

Screenshots

Teradek RT4 screens
PhoneGuyAi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Teradek RT at none against PhoneGuyAi's 7. PhoneGuyAi's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PhoneGuyAi sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Teradek RT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teradek RT ships an update every 11 months, PhoneGuyAi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Teradek RT versus PhoneGuyAi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeradek RTPhoneGuyAi
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekAXEL ANDERSSON

In-app purchases

None

Teradek RT

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

PhoneGuyAi

Subscriptions6
  • Paused Plan$3.991 Month
  • Extra Seat$11.991 Month
  • Base Plan$39.991 Month
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  • Base Plan (Yearly)$349.991 Year
  • Studio Monthly$599.991 Month
  • Studio 3 Months$999.993 Months
One-time1
  • 100 Ai Prompts$5.99

Questions

Is Teradek RT free?
Teradek RT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhoneGuyAi free?
PhoneGuyAi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Teradek RT or PhoneGuyAi have ads?
Neither Teradek RT nor PhoneGuyAi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teradek RT or PhoneGuyAi?
Teradek RT ships an update every 11 months, and PhoneGuyAi every 4 days. Most recently, Teradek RT was updated on September 23, 2026 and PhoneGuyAi on October 24, 2026.

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