Comparison

PQ Calc vs Strada Media

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

PQ Calc2 screens
Strada Media4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
PQ Calc versus Strada Media: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPQ CalcStrada Media
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings)
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvicalStrada Media Inc

Customer experience

PQ Calc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Strada Media

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PQ Calc

No in-app purchases

None

Strada Media

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PQ Calc free?
PQ Calc costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strada Media free?
Strada Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PQ Calc or Strada Media?
PQ Calc and Strada Media are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.
Do PQ Calc or Strada Media have ads?
Neither PQ Calc nor Strada Media shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PQ Calc or Strada Media?
PQ Calc ships an update every 22 months, and Strada Media every 2 months. Most recently, PQ Calc was updated on October 9, 2026 and Strada Media on October 30, 2026.

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