Comparison

Teradek Launchpad vs LidarAC

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

LidarAC

Features
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LidarAC – RX is the handheld control and monitoring interface for the LidarAC system, built to extend Tilta Nucleus M and N setups for modern focus workflows. The idea is simple: bring tools normally found on high-end hand units to the Nano by using an iPhone. The system consists of two Modes. RX acts as the handheld interface and connects to the Nucleus Nano II via Bluetooth. TX runs on a second iPhone mounted on the camera (iPhone 12 Pro or newer) and provides LiDAR-based distance data. RX already enhances the Nucleus on its own with custom lens profiles, focus scaling, and marker tools. The full potential unlocks when paired with TX, adding real-time distance data directly into the focus workflow. Instead of relying on raw motor values, the system translates focus into usable distance context. Depth of field is calculated and visualized in real time, helping focus pullers make faster and more confident decisions, especially in dynamic scenes. Lens profiles allow precise mapping between LiDAR data and lens behavior, including aperture-based depth of field. Camera profiles handle CoC and sensor offset, ensuring accurate results in real-world setups. The focus scale is fully interactive and can switch between a flat mode and a focus wheel inspired mode. Values can either be mapped visually like on the lens for intuitive pulling, or displayed linearly to better understand spatial relationships within the scene. Marker and tracking tools make it easy to set, follow, and recall focus points. Features like spot measurement, 2D and 3D tracking, and a top-down LiDAR view provide clear spatial awareness on set. Haptic feedback increases as you approach a marker, giving intuitive confirmation without looking away. Key features: β€’ Real-time LiDAR distance data for people, faces, and eyes β€’ Spot distance measurement β€’ 2D and 3D tracking points β€’ Top-down LiDAR scene view β€’ Custom lens profiles with depth of field visualization β€’ Multiple focus scale modes (linear, lens matched, logarithmic) β€’ Marker-based focus assistance with haptic feedback

Screenshots

Teradek Launchpad4 screens
LidarAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LidarAC at every 11 days against Teradek Launchpad's every 5 months. Teradek Launchpad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.6). 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, LidarAC every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Teradek Launchpad versus LidarAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeradek LaunchpadLidarAC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekLuis Arndt

In-app purchases

None

Teradek Launchpad

No in-app purchases

None

LidarAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Teradek Launchpad free?
Teradek Launchpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LidarAC free?
LidarAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Teradek Launchpad or LidarAC have ads?
Neither Teradek Launchpad nor LidarAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teradek Launchpad or LidarAC?
Teradek Launchpad ships an update every 5 months, and LidarAC every 11 days. Most recently, Teradek Launchpad was updated on October 13, 2026 and LidarAC on October 18, 2026.

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