Teradek Bolt vs Clockworks Connector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote parameter management
- Unit pairing
- Firmware updates
- Spectrum analyzer
- Range finder
- 3D LUT selection
- Quality/range analysis
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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.
Clockworks Connector
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Teradek Bolt | Clockworks Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teradek | evan clark |
In-app purchases
Teradek Bolt
No in-app purchases
Clockworks Connector
No in-app purchases
Questions
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