Comparison

Teradek Bolt vs Clockworks Connector

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

Head to head
About

Teradek Bolt

Remotely manage and configure all parameters of your wireless video transmission devices from your smartphone. Pair units, update firmware, and optimize performance with tools like a spectrum analyzer and range finder.

Highlights
  • Remote parameter management
  • Unit pairing
  • Firmware updates
  • Spectrum analyzer
  • Range finder
  • 3D LUT selection
  • Quality/range analysis
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

Clockworks Connector

Features
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Built on Clockworks Timecode Live platform, easily generate LTC timecode from anywhere using your phone. Supporting any class-compliant audio interface, simply enter your timecode live code, hit connect, and watch the timecode run.

Screenshots

Teradek Bolt4 screens
Clockworks Connector1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Clockworks Connector at every 5 days against Teradek Bolt's every 2 months. Teradek Bolt's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teradek Bolt ships an update every 2 months, Clockworks Connector every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Teradek Bolt versus Clockworks Connector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeradek BoltClockworks Connector
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekevan clark

In-app purchases

None

Teradek Bolt

No in-app purchases

None

Clockworks Connector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Teradek Bolt free?
Teradek Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clockworks Connector free?
Clockworks Connector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Teradek Bolt or Clockworks Connector have ads?
Neither Teradek Bolt nor Clockworks Connector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teradek Bolt or Clockworks Connector?
Teradek Bolt ships an update every 2 months, and Clockworks Connector every 5 days. Most recently, Teradek Bolt was updated on November 6, 2026 and Clockworks Connector on November 5, 2026.

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