# WideScreen Pro vs GenR8

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WideScreen Pro | GenR8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widescreen-pro/id327375070/reviews)** | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genr8/id6751822886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [piXap](https://appshunter.io/developer/386140014) | [Christopher Van Hoose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510007987) |

## What reviewers say

### WideScreen Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widescreen-pro/id327375070)

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.

**Highlights:** Panoramic image size calculation, Automatic and manual projector modes, Overlap quantity adjustment, Optical report calculation, Power calculation (m2/sq ft), Save and email configurations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GenR8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genr8/id6751822886)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WideScreen Pro free?

WideScreen Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GenR8 free?

GenR8 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WideScreen Pro or GenR8?

WideScreen Pro is rated higher. WideScreen Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GenR8 averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do WideScreen Pro or GenR8 have ads?

Neither WideScreen Pro nor GenR8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WideScreen Pro or GenR8?

WideScreen Pro ships an update every 6 months, and GenR8 weekly. Most recently, WideScreen Pro was updated on October 5, 2026 and GenR8 on September 27, 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.*