SlidePilot Remote vs GenR8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SlidePilot Remote
Control your Mac presentations from your iPhone. Preview slides and notes, navigate with swipes, and use a curtain feature. Customize your layout for an optimal presentation experience.
- Control next/previous slide
- Show/hide curtain
- Customizable layout
- Preview slides and notes
- Swipe navigation
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SlidePilot Remote is the perfect companion to control presentation using SlidePilot on the Mac. SlidePilot Remote lets you preview the current, next and notes slide and notes text if given. You can customize the layout to view different slides, so you only see what's important for you and your presentation. Navigate through the slides by swiping left or right to show the previous or next slide. Cover your presentation with a black or white curtain with one button press. Features: - Control next/previous slide - Control showing curtain - Individual layout options - Preview slides and notes Please notes: This is a companion for SlidePilot for Mac and is only guaranteed to work with the latest version.
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: SlidePilot Remote at $2.69 against GenR8's $19.99. SlidePilot Remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). GenR8's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
SlidePilot Remote costs $2.69 and GenR8 $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SlidePilot Remote against 4.9 for GenR8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
SlidePilot Remote ships an update every 5 months, GenR8 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SlidePilot Remote | GenR8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.69 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.9 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pascal Braband | Christopher Van Hoose |
Customer experience
SlidePilot Remote
GenR8
In-app purchases
SlidePilot Remote
No in-app purchases
GenR8
No in-app purchases
