Quadcorder vs MeTV App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quadcorder
Transform your device into a futuristic scanner with multiple animated scanning modes and sound effects. Perfect for sci-fi enthusiasts looking to enhance their imaginative play and role-playing experiences.
- Futuristic scanning device simulation
- Three distinct scanning modes
- Animated graphics
- Sound effects
- Customizable background volume and sound
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Turn your iPhone/iPod touch into a futuristic scanning device! Has three scanning modes, with animated graphics and sound effects! No sci-fi fan should be without it! If you have a phaser and a communicator, then all you need is Quadcorder and you will be set to explore the galaxy! Check out a video of Quadcorder in action, click on my website below! To access the other animations, press the Library AB button once. Then press one of the DEVICE INPUT buttons that is not currently active. Special Note: Under the Settings application, there are controls for background volume and background sound. The background sound is off by default. This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not provide true functionality.
MeTV App
Explore classic television shows and relive television nostalgia. This app provides information about your favorite programs from America's #1 classic television network.
- Classic television network content
- Information on favorite shows
- Nostalgia features
- iPhone and iPad compatibility
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MeTV - America's #1 Classic Television Network - read about your favorite shows and nostalgia on your iPhone and iPad. Your feedback can help make the MeTV app better for everyone. Share your app feedback with iOS-feedback@metv.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MeTV App at Free against Quadcorder's $1.99. MeTV App also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (689 vs 80). Quadcorder's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 24%) and rating (3.9 vs 2.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
MeTV App is free to download; Quadcorder costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Quadcorder holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeTV App has 689 ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Quadcorder's written reviews are positive against 24% of MeTV App's.
Quadcorder ships an update every 4 months, MeTV App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quadcorder | MeTV App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (80 ratings) — better | 2.6 (689 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews — better | 24.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 80 | 689 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Adam McElhaney | ME-TV National Limited Partnership |
Customer experience
Quadcorder
MeTV App
User reviews
Quadcorder
From 80 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining novelty app for Star Trek fans
- 🔊 Authentic sound effects and beeps
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing graphics
- ⚡ Responsive button interactions
- 💰 Affordable price point ($0.99-$2.00)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sound functionality breaks with iOS updates
- 📱 Not optimized for newer screen sizes
- ❌ No actual functional features or real sensor integration
- 🔇 Muted by default, confusing for new users
- ⚠️ Inconsistent audio across different iOS versions
MeTV App
From 689 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💫 Best old TV shows
- 🎶 Great music
- 👍 Enjoyable and informative content
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🚫 Can't watch live TV or stream shows
- 🤔 Confusing and non-intuitive interface
- 🚫 Not available in Canada
Bugs and requests
Quadcorder
Reported bugs
10 issues- Sound stops working after iOS updates
- Emergency data upload button animation broken
- App crashes on iOS 9 and later versions
- No audio on iOS 14.2 and newer
- Intermittent sound functionality
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- Library button no longer switches input categories
- GPS and decibel readings show random numbers
- App not appearing in Settings for sound control
- Screen ratio not optimized for iPhone 5, 5s, 6s Plus
- Coordinates and decibel level functions non-functional
Requested features
14 requests- Update for iPhone 14+ and iPad Pro screen sizes
- Real sensor integration (camera, GPS, accelerometer)
- Medical/body scan display screen
- More interactive screens and functionality
- Voyager or Nemesis tricorder variants
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- Background scanning sound toggle in app settings
- Custom image display on screen
- Actual scanning sound tied to motion/gestures
- Additional emergency alerts and life sign notifications
- Code blue and medical alert sounds
- iPad version with full screen support
- LCARS interface improvements
- More button interactivity and options
- Off button to toggle beeps and lights
MeTV App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sign-up page with unreadable text
- Inconsistent live stream functionality
- Freezing and repeated playback issues
- Incorrect program scheduling information
Requested features
4 requests- Live streaming option
- More frequent quiz updates
- Ability to remove/change favorite shows
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
In-app purchases
Quadcorder
No in-app purchases
MeTV App
No in-app purchases
