Comparison

Teradek Launchpad vs LDX Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Teradek Launchpad

Features
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Manage every parameter of your Orbit PTZ system from the convenience of your smartphone. Pairing - Pair transmitters and receivers right from your iPhone or iPad. PTZ Camera Control - Configure your PTZ camera settings, such as pan, tilt, zoom, focus, etc... with your phone. No camera control unit is needed to enable this function in the app. Spectrum Analyzer - Scan local wireless spectrum and configure the optimal 5GHz channel for your Orbit PTZ. Channel Selection - Manually select a 5GHz (40 MHz) channel. Orbit PTZ can also be set to operate over 20 MHz channels for better wireless performance. Quality/Range Analyzer - Monitor the quality and range of your wireless link. 3D LUT Selection - Achieve the look you’re after with Orbit PTZ’s integrated 3D LUT technology. Select from LUT presets or upload your own into the app. Quality Selection - Choose between several modes of operation: Maximum Quality, Maximum Range and Balanced. Output Format - Select the output resolution and framerate. Test Pattern - Output a test pattern. Audio Settings - Enable a tone to ring when camera recording is triggered, or mute sounds on the device. Display Settings - Adjust display light output. System Info - Check the current firmware version and apply updates when available. Also performs factory resets directly from the app.

About

LDX Scanner

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The LDX Scanner is an app that uses NFC to wirelessly communicate with the Grass Valley LDX 100 Series broadcast cameras. This app allows you to read-out diagnostics of the LDX 100, even when the camera is powered off completely. This is important, because this means that during the logistical part of the operation, there is no need to build-up the camera, power it and go through the camera's menus (although they have been build-up ergonomically as well). The information you can read-out with the LDX Scanner includes things like the serial number, installed package version, the IP address where the camera can be reached, installed Options/Licenses and the last known configuration. All the things you need to successfully integrate the camera into your infrastructure. You can also easily export the retrieved information by sharing it as a PDF via the phone's communication methods, like mail. In addition to reading-out these diagnostics, the same app can also be used to install new so-called Options (Licenses). Yes, again even when the camera is switched off. Once the Option is cut via the customer's on-line License Management tool, it can be sent to the operator and he or she can then use the LDX Scanner to transfer the Option to the LDX 100 Series. In case the camera is powered-off at the moment of transfer, the camera will validate and install the new Option at the next boot cycle of the camera. The LDX Scanner app fits with the logistical reality of Broadcast Operation and is the ideal tool to get your LDX 100 broadcast camera up-and-running in any IP infrastructure within minutes. Please make sure you have iPhone 7 or newer model with at least iOS 14 installed.

Screenshots

Teradek Launchpad4 screens
LDX Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Teradek Launchpad at every 5 months against LDX Scanner's every 21 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teradek Launchpad ships an update every 5 months, LDX Scanner every 21 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Teradek Launchpad versus LDX Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeradek LaunchpadLDX Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months β€” betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekGrass Valley USA, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Teradek Launchpad

No in-app purchases

None

LDX Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Teradek Launchpad free?
Teradek Launchpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LDX Scanner free?
LDX Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Teradek Launchpad or LDX Scanner have ads?
Neither Teradek Launchpad nor LDX Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teradek Launchpad or LDX Scanner?
Teradek Launchpad ships an update every 5 months, and LDX Scanner every 21 months. Most recently, Teradek Launchpad was updated on October 13, 2026 and LDX Scanner on October 13, 2026.

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