WideScreen Pro vs GenR8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WideScreen Pro
Calculate panoramic image sizes for video projectors based on screen and projector dimensions. Offers automatic and manual modes for projector quantity and overlap, along with optical report and power calculations.
- Panoramic image size calculation
- Automatic and manual projector modes
- Overlap quantity adjustment
- Optical report calculation
- Power calculation (m2/sq ft)
- Save and email configurations
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WScreenPro is an application which allows to calculate the size of a panoramic image according to the size of the screen and the resolution of the video projectors. WScreenPro works in automatic mode what allows to work in full matrix and also in manual mode what allows to put the number of projectors wished as well as the quantity of overlap. WScreenPro also allows to calculate the optical report as well as the power in m2 or sq ft. -Add Square Calculation. -Add Print. -Add Send Configuration by eMail. -Add Save Configuration into your photo Album. -Add automatically saved when you quit. -Add Pattern Adjustment.
GenR8
Generate professional test patterns for display calibration and validation. Supports external displays, audio testing, and HDR signals. Ideal for video engineers, filmmakers, and content creators needing precise visual and audio analysis on the go.
- 28+ professional test patterns
- External display support (USB-C, AirPlay)
- HDR pattern support
- Audio test tones and live metering
- Precision controls and customizable overlays
- Export test patterns (PNG, PDF, JPG, TIFF)
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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
WideScreen Pro and GenR8 both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GenR8's written reviews are positive against 50% of WideScreen Pro's. GenR8 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). WideScreen Pro's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 17.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
WideScreen Pro costs $5.99 and GenR8 $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WideScreen Pro against 4.9 for GenR8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GenR8 has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of WideScreen Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of GenR8's.
WideScreen Pro ships an update every 6 months, GenR8 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WideScreen Pro | GenR8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | piXap | Christopher Van Hoose |
Customer experience
WideScreen Pro
GenR8
In-app purchases
WideScreen Pro
No in-app purchases
GenR8
No in-app purchases
