Comparison

Teradek Bolt vs ScriptE S

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

ScriptE S

This app streamlines script supervision by consolidating all breakdowns, reports, and lined scripts into a single, paperless file. It allows for instant, secure sharing of information and seamless import of scripts and revisions. Features include detailed character breakdowns, slate logging, and on-set revision management.

Highlights
  • All script supervision in one file
  • Paperless workflow
  • Instant and secure information sharing
  • Import scripts from various formats
  • Detailed character breakdowns
  • On-set revision management
  • Automated timecode capture
Features
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ScriptE/S is the ONLY script supervision app that lets you do ALL your work in ONE SINGLE FILE and be 100% paperless! FUNCTIONALITY: * ALL your breakdowns, daily reports and lined scripts for all episodes in ONE SINGLE FILE! * Share information with other units or your assistant instantaneously throughout the day: encrypted and password protected * Import scripts from Final Draft, Screenwriter or PDF. * Import all script revisions without losing your previous work. * Create detailed character breakdowns and reports * Log slates and takes * Line the script from left to right in order shot (West-Coast style) or from left to right Wide to Tight (East-Coast style). * Type on-set revisions directly into your script or as a margin note. * Enter the dialog changes from rehearsal directly into their ScriptE file, email those changes to production, and have new sides printed while the crew lights the set. * European and American Slating systems. * Capture timecode once and it's automatically attached to your notes for the rest of the shoot day. * Be 100% paperless - no more printers or photocopiers - let ScriptE generate and email your breakdowns, script notes, wrap out and other reports. All this and more - find out in the app today!

Screenshots

Teradek Bolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScriptE S at 5.0 against Teradek Bolt's 1.8. ScriptE S also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Teradek Bolt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price and ads 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. ScriptE S sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per 3 months. Teradek Bolt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScriptE S holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Teradek Bolt's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScriptE S's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teradek Bolt ships an update every 2 months, ScriptE S every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Teradek Bolt versus ScriptE S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeradek BoltScriptE S
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (16 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekScriptE Systems, LLC

Customer experience

Teradek Bolt

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

ScriptE S

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Teradek Bolt

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

ScriptE S

Subscriptions8
  • ScriptE Student Quarterly$49.993 Months
  • Student Quarterly Backup$52.993 Months
  • ScriptE Quarterly Basic$99.993 Months
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  • ScriptE Quarterly w/Backup$105.993 Months
  • ScriptE Student Annual Basic$149.991 Year
  • ScriptE Student Annual Backup$164.991 Year
  • ScriptE Annual Basic$299.991 Year
  • ScriptE Annual w/Backup$329.991 Year

Questions

Is Teradek Bolt free?
Teradek Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScriptE S free?
ScriptE S is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Teradek Bolt or ScriptE S?
ScriptE S is rated higher. Teradek Bolt averages 1.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while ScriptE S averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Teradek Bolt or ScriptE S have ads?
Neither Teradek Bolt nor ScriptE S shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teradek Bolt or ScriptE S?
Teradek Bolt ships an update every 2 months, and ScriptE S every 3 weeks. Most recently, Teradek Bolt was updated on October 4, 2026 and ScriptE S on October 7, 2026.

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