Comparison

Teradek RT vs Stage Lighting Calculator

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

Stage Lighting Calculator

This app helps lighting designers calculate precise stage lighting coverage and brightness. It uses real-world fixture data to determine beam spread and footcandles at any distance, aiding in perfect lens selection for various venues.

Highlights
  • Real-world fixture performance data
  • Calculate beam diameter and field spread
  • Determine footcandles or lux at target
  • Compare lens tube options
  • Multi-profile database for common fixtures
  • Designed for theater, houses of worship, and corporate gigs
Features
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Stop doing "napkin math" and start designing with precision. Stage Lighting Calculator is the first mobile tool built for the modern Lighting Designer. While other apps give you generic geometry, we give you real-world performance data. Simply select your fixture—like the Chauvet Ovation E-910FC—and choose your lens tube. Our engine instantly interprets manufacturer lumens and beam angles to give you the data that actually matters on a hang: True Coverage: See the exact diameter of your beam and field spread at any throw distance. Brightness at Target: Know your Footcandles or Lux before you even power on the rig. Perfect Lens Selection: Not sure if you need a 19° or 26°? Compare them side-by-side to see which fits your trim height. Multi-Profile Database: Includes profiles for industry-standard Lekos, Fresnels, and LED Pars. Built by LDs, for LDs. Whether you’re in a theater, a house of worship, or on a corporate gig, get the right light in the right place, every time.

Screenshots

Teradek RT4 screens
Stage Lighting Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stage Lighting Calculator at 5.0 against Teradek RT's 2.8. Teradek RT's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stage Lighting Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teradek RT has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Teradek RT versus Stage Lighting Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeradek RTStage Lighting Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekCamden McClelland

In-app purchases

None

Teradek RT

No in-app purchases

None

Stage Lighting Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Teradek RT free?
Teradek RT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stage Lighting Calculator free?
Stage Lighting Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Teradek RT or Stage Lighting Calculator?
Stage Lighting Calculator is rated higher. Teradek RT averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Stage Lighting Calculator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Teradek RT or Stage Lighting Calculator have ads?
Neither Teradek RT nor Stage Lighting Calculator shows ads.

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