Comparison

ARRI ECS vs Teradek Serv

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

Head to head
About

ARRI ECS

Features
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The β€œECS Sync” iPhone app functions as a direct communication platform between ARRI and users of ARRI’s Electronic Control System (ECS). Adaptable to any camera and any lens, ARRI ECS tools include wireless hand units and digital controllers, intelligent lens motors, and distance measurers. With the ECS Sync app, users can receive up-to-the-minute software updates, news, and answers to frequently asked questions relevant to these products. In addition, the ECS Sync app enables Bluetooth file sharing between ECS devices and the app via the new Hi-5 hand unit, without the need of a bulky laptop on set. Software versions can be synchronized, and transferred from the app to the connected devices. Lens files and user settings can be archived in the app, or forwarded on, including to the user’s Google Drive or Drop Box. Lens files can also be displayed graphically, contributing to the app’s usefulness as a portable and intuitive filmmaking tool. Features: β€’ Save and load lens tables and user setup files to/from the Hi-5 hand unit via Bluetooth β€’ Create a personalized lens data archive in the ECS Sync app β€’ Update the Hi-5 hand unit and connected LBUS devices via the app β€’ Get the latest news about ARRI ECS products β€’ Distribute lens tables and user setup files from the app via email, WhatsApp, Dropbox, Google Drive and more

About

Teradek Serv

Features
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Keep track of your live stream from your smart device with the Serv app. Easily monitor your video and audio feed, while reviewing stream stats like bitrate, bonding status, and network health. And take it one step further by enabling hotspot bonding with multiple cellular devices for fast, reliable internet connectivity wherever you go.

Screenshots

ARRI ECS3 screens
Teradek Serv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Teradek Serv at every 4 months against ARRI ECS's every 14 months. Teradek Serv also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

ARRI ECS ships an update every 14 months, Teradek Serv every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ARRI ECS versus Teradek Serv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARRI ECSTeradek Serv
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARRI GroupTeradek

In-app purchases

None

ARRI ECS

No in-app purchases

None

Teradek Serv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARRI ECS free?
ARRI ECS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teradek Serv free?
Teradek Serv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ARRI ECS or Teradek Serv have ads?
Neither ARRI ECS nor Teradek Serv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARRI ECS or Teradek Serv?
ARRI ECS ships an update every 14 months, and Teradek Serv every 4 months. Most recently, ARRI ECS was updated on August 31, 2026 and Teradek Serv on September 17, 2026.

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