Comparison

Teradek Bolt vs Light Widow

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

Head to head
About

Teradek Bolt

Control and configure wireless video transmission devices remotely from your smartphone. Manage pairing, firmware updates, and advanced features like spectrum analysis and range finding for optimal production workflows.

Highlights
  • Remote device pairing
  • Firmware updates
  • Spectrum analyzer
  • Range finder
  • 3D LUT selection
  • Quality and range analysis
  • Broadcast mode
Features
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Bolt Manager App Manage every parameter of your Bolt 4K from the convenience of your smartphone. Pair units, update firmware, and configure all of Bolt 4K’s features (including spectrum analyzer, range finder, etc.) remotely and save time in production. Pairing - Pair transmitters and receivers right from your iPhone or iPad. Spectrum Analyzer - Bolt 4K receivers include a built-in 5GHz spectrum analyzer, allowing you to detect congestion in the area and determine which frequency offers the best performance your devices. Channel Selection - Manually select the 5GHz channel that’s best for your area or to abide by local wireless laws. Bolt 4K can also be set to operate over the 20MHz frequency for better wireless performance. Quality/Range Analyzer - See additional video quality and information about the distance between connected devices. Better understanding of range between Tx and Rx. Display more information about environment and distance between connected devices. Gives more information about signal quality, video quality and range between devices. Doesn’t tell you what the best signal is. 3D LUT Selection - Achieve the look you’re after with Bolt’s integrated 3D LUT technology. Quality Selection - Choose between Maximum Quality, Maximum Range and Balanced. This allows you to set your devices to operate just as you need them to on set. Broadcast Mode - Increase transmission and prevent multiple receivers from interfering with each other when placed close together. Currently, broadcast mode can increase broadcast range Output Format - Select the resolution and framerate of the video output in your Bolt receiver. Test Pattern - Output a test pattern from your Bolt receiver. Audio Settings - Enable a tone to ring when camera recording is triggered, or mute sounds from the Bolt. Display Settings - Adjust the lights on Bolt’s LCD display. System Info - Check the current firmware version and apply updates when available. Also perform factory resets directly from the app.

About

Light Widow

This application enables connection to specific hardware products for programming filters and customizing their appearance. It offers a streamlined interface for managing the look and feel of supported devices.

Highlights
  • Connect to FRS-Light, CineTag, ARRI LMB4x5
  • Program filters
  • Customize product look and feel
  • Streamlined interface
Features
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The Light Widow app allows you connect to a Light Widow product such as an FRS-Light, CineTag, or ARRI LMB4x5 Upgrade Kit. This app allows you to program filters and customize the look and feel of the product.

Screenshots

Teradek Bolt4 screens
Light Widow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Light Widow at 4.7 against Teradek Bolt's 1.8. Teradek Bolt's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Light Widow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teradek Bolt has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Teradek Bolt versus Light Widow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeradek BoltLight Widow
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (16 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better14.7
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekLight Widow LLC

Customer experience

Teradek Bolt

All ratings15 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Light Widow

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Teradek Bolt

No in-app purchases

None

Light Widow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Teradek Bolt free?
Teradek Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Widow free?
Light Widow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Teradek Bolt or Light Widow?
Light Widow is rated higher. Teradek Bolt averages 1.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Light Widow averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Teradek Bolt or Light Widow have ads?
Neither Teradek Bolt nor Light Widow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teradek Bolt or Light Widow?
Teradek Bolt ships an update every 2 months, and Light Widow every 2 months. Most recently, Teradek Bolt was updated on September 17, 2026 and Light Widow on September 17, 2026.

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