# Teradek Wave vs CDNC

The clearest difference is rating: Teradek Wave at 5.0 against CDNC's 4.2. Teradek Wave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). CDNC's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CDNC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Teradek Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Teradek Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDNC has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Teradek Wave's written reviews are positive against 80% of CDNC's.

Teradek Wave ships an update every 26 months, CDNC weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Teradek Wave | CDNC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teradek-wave/id1573271443/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 60 MB | 693 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teradek](https://appshunter.io/developer/450852792) | [CDNC Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798387342) |

## What reviewers say

### Teradek Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teradek-wave/id1573271443)

Monitor live video and audio streams from your smart device. Review stream statistics, network health, and bitrate. Enhance connectivity with hotspot bonding using multiple cellular devices for reliable internet.

**Highlights:** Live stream monitoring, Video and audio feed tracking, Stream statistics review, Bitrate and network health monitoring, Hotspot bonding with multiple cellular devices, Reliable internet connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


### CDNC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340)

This app offers professional video capture with manual controls and advanced color grading tools. It allows users to apply cinematic looks, refine footage with detailed color adjustments, and export in high-quality formats. Features include ProRes recording, shutter drag for motion blur, and stabilization.

**Highlights:** Manual capture controls (exposure, shutter, focus, white balance), Built-in Film Looks with live preview, Advanced color grading tools (wheels, curves, HSL), ProRes 422 HQ recording, Shutter drag for motion blur, CDNC Steady stabilization, Framing guides and histogram

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDNC Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CDNC Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| CDNC Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Teradek Wave free?

Teradek Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CDNC free?

CDNC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Teradek Wave or CDNC?

Teradek Wave is rated higher. Teradek Wave averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CDNC averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Teradek Wave or CDNC have ads?

CDNC shows ads; Teradek Wave does not.

### Which is updated more often, Teradek Wave or CDNC?

Teradek Wave ships an update every 26 months, and CDNC weekly. Most recently, Teradek Wave was updated on October 19, 2026 and CDNC on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*