Missile Control NZ vs GenR8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Missile Control NZ
Control a USB Missile Launcher connected to your Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPod Touch. Requires specific Mac software and a local network connection.
- Remote control for Mac software
- iPhone/iPod Touch integration
- Local network connectivity
- Real-time feedback display
- Supports multiple launchers and Macs
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MissileControl is an iPhone/iPod Touch remote control to the Mac OS program "USB Missile Launcher NZ". Requirements: An actual USB MIssile Launcher. USB Missile Launcher NZ software version 1.6 or greater. MissileControl for the iPhone or iPod Touch running the 3.0 OS. You will also need your own local area network with all devices on the same network. Instructions for use. Ensure that you have one or more USB Missile Launchers connected to your Mac and the USB Missile Launcher NZ software running. You can have multiple macs running the USB Missile Launcher NZ software with multiple launchers attached to each if you wish. Verify that you can control the Missile Launcher with the Mac OS desktop software. Now run the iPhone application, select the instance of USB Missile Launcher NZ that you wish to connect to via the settings screen. Touch the unlock button. You should now be able to remotely control your missile launcher. Any feedback from the USB Missile Launcher NZ software is displayed the iPhone/iPod touch screen.
GenR8
Generate professional test patterns for display calibration and validation. Supports external displays via HDMI, DisplayPort, or AirPlay, with HDR pattern support and precision controls for accurate results. Export patterns in various formats.
- 28+ Professional Test Patterns
- External Display Support (HDMI, DisplayPort, AirPlay)
- HDR Pattern Support
- Audio Test Tones & Live Metering
- Precision Controls & Customizable Overlays
- Export Test Patterns
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KEY FEATURES: * 28+ Professional Test Patterns - SMPTE color bars, calibration grids, convergence patterns, HDR test signals, luma stepping, IRE patterns, and more * External Display Support - Connect via USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort or AirPlay. Full 1:1 pixel mapping for accurate calibration * AV Sync Test * Audio Test Tones - Sine, square, sawtooth, and white noise waveforms from 20Hz to 20kHz with live stereo metering * HDR Pattern Support - PQ curve test patterns, HDR color bars, and BT.2111 UHD patterns for HDR display validation * Precision Controls - Customizable aspect ratio overlays, diagnostic crosshairs, border guides, and adjustable scanning color bars * Live Audio Metering - Real-time L/R level meters with peak detection for audio signal monitoring * iPad Optimized - Split-view interface with pattern library sidebar and full-screen preview * Customizable Overlays - Display resolution info, clock, date, custom text, and diagnostic guides * Export Test Patterns in PNG, PDF, JPG, TIFF PERFECT FOR: - Video engineers calibrating displays - AV technicians testing signal chains - Filmmakers validating monitor accuracy - Content creators ensuring color fidelity - Anyone needing professional test patterns on the go DISPLAYS SUPPORTED: *External monitors, projectors, TVs, and broadcast displays via HDMI, DisplayPort, or AirPlay. Made with precision for professionals who demand accuracy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Missile Control NZ at Free against GenR8's $19.99. Missile Control NZ also leads on ratings volume (69 vs 9) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). GenR8's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On 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
Missile Control NZ is free to download; GenR8 costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GenR8 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Missile Control NZ has 69 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Missile Control NZ's written reviews are positive against 100% of GenR8's.
Missile Control NZ ships an update every 115 months, GenR8 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Missile Control NZ | GenR8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 2.4 (69 ratings) | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 115 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Wilson | Christopher Van Hoose |
Customer experience
Missile Control NZ
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In-app purchases
Missile Control NZ
No in-app purchases
GenR8
No in-app purchases
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