Projections Tools vs GenR8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Projections Tools
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Projections Tools will save your time in calculating everything you need about your projection. Choose the scene you want from the main menu, enter the required values and immediately share the result! From the simplest optics calculation to the complete calculation of a softedge projectors grid, the available scenes are: • Calculation of the projector optics • Calculation of the projection distance • Calculation of the projection screen size • Calculation of additional parameters related to your screen such as brightness for square meter, area or size in inches • Calculation of all values related to the horizontal or vertical softedge of several projectors • Calculation of all the softedge values of a projectors grid, in different ways based on the data already in your possession. The results returned by the app can be shared via email, message, WhatsApp, or other communication apps that you have installed on your device. Moreover, the great versatility and total absence of advertising make it an app for all professionals people in the video sector! The app is also available for Mac.
GenR8
Generate professional test patterns for display calibration and validation. Supports external displays, audio testing, and HDR signals. Ideal for video engineers, filmmakers, and content creators needing precise visual and audio analysis on the go.
- 28+ professional test patterns
- External display support (USB-C, AirPlay)
- HDR pattern support
- Audio test tones and live metering
- Precision controls and customizable overlays
- Export test patterns (PNG, PDF, JPG, TIFF)
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KEY FEATURES: * 28+ Professional Test Patterns - SMPTE color bars, calibration grids, convergence patterns, HDR test signals, luma stepping, IRE patterns, and more * External Display Support - Connect via USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort or AirPlay. Full 1:1 pixel mapping for accurate calibration * AV Sync Test * Audio Test Tones - Sine, square, sawtooth, and white noise waveforms from 20Hz to 20kHz with live stereo metering * HDR Pattern Support - PQ curve test patterns, HDR color bars, and BT.2111 UHD patterns for HDR display validation * Precision Controls - Customizable aspect ratio overlays, diagnostic crosshairs, border guides, and adjustable scanning color bars * Live Audio Metering - Real-time L/R level meters with peak detection for audio signal monitoring * iPad Optimized - Split-view interface with pattern library sidebar and full-screen preview * Customizable Overlays - Display resolution info, clock, date, custom text, and diagnostic guides * Export Test Patterns in PNG, PDF, JPG, TIFF PERFECT FOR: - Video engineers calibrating displays - AV technicians testing signal chains - Filmmakers validating monitor accuracy - Content creators ensuring color fidelity - Anyone needing professional test patterns on the go DISPLAYS SUPPORTED: *External monitors, projectors, TVs, and broadcast displays via HDMI, DisplayPort, or AirPlay. Made with precision for professionals who demand accuracy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Projections Tools at $2.99 against GenR8's $19.99. Projections Tools also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). GenR8's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On 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
Projections Tools costs $2.99 and GenR8 $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Projections Tools ships an update every 2 months, GenR8 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Projections Tools | GenR8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefano Papagni | Christopher Van Hoose |
In-app purchases
Projections Tools
No in-app purchases
GenR8
No in-app purchases





