PQ Calc vs Strada Media
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PQ Calc
Easily convert luminance levels (nits) to digital values and vice versa using the SMPTE ST 2084 (PQ) electro-optical transfer function. Supports various bit depths and ranges for professional video workflows.
- Bi-directional conversion
- Luminance (nit) to digital level
- Digital level to luminance (nit)
- Supports Full, SMPTE, SDI-Full ranges
- Calculations in float, percent, 8-16bit
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PQ Calc offers a quick and easy way to convert values along the SMPTE ST 2084 (PQ) electro-optical transfer function (EOTF). The app is bi-directional and will convert the luminance level (nit) to the digital level in Full, SMPTE, or SDI-Full range and vice versa. Calculations are available in float, percent, 8bit, 10bit, 12bit, and 16bit. To use, enter a value in either the "Level" field or the "Nits" field and choose your range. The application will then populate the other fields simultaneously-- it's that simple!
Strada Media
Instantly access and collaborate on media files from any device without cloud storage. Stream, transfer, and comment on professional video, audio, and image formats securely. Perfect for creative teams needing seamless media sharing.
- Peer-to-peer media network
- Instant media access from any device
- Secure file streaming and transfer
- Timecode accurate commenting and messaging
- Support for professional file types
- No cloud storage required
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Strada is a peer-to-peer network that connects computers and hard drives to each other, providing instant, secure access to media without the delays, limits, and storage costs of the cloud. Strada lets creative teams browse, stream, and transfer and collaborate on media from any device on the Strada Network. Use Strada to access your own media on the go, invite others and make time code accurate comments and messages on files to unlock new levels of collaboration. As soon as someone invites you to a folder, you can start viewing their videos and images immediately, no uploads required. Features: -Connect to your own computers and drives from anywhere -Access folders and drives shared by collaborators -Stream videos and view images instantly, even with limited internet bandwidth -Supports professional video, audio and image filetypes (Apple ProRes, Avid DNx, PNG, TIFF, EXR, PNG, AVC-I, HEVC, H264, etc.) -Share and transfer files straight to your phone -Timecode accurate commenting, direct messaging, and annotations Whether you need to review, share, or move media, Strada makes access simple and seamless, without cloud storage limitations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Strada Media at Free against PQ Calc's $4.99. Strada Media also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). PQ Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 26.0). On rating, 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
Strada Media is free to download; PQ Calc costs $4.99 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 PQ Calc against 5.0 for Strada Media. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strada Media has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PQ Calc ships an update every 22 months, Strada Media every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PQ Calc | Strada Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avical | Strada Media Inc |
Customer experience
PQ Calc
Strada Media
In-app purchases
PQ Calc
No in-app purchases
Strada Media
No in-app purchases









