Comparison

Pattern Generator vs ResEditor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pattern Generator

Create custom test patterns for various resolutions and display types, including grids, color bars, and specialized formats. Easily share your generated patterns via messaging, email, or AirDrop.

Highlights
  • Create test patterns
  • Multiple pattern types (grids, color bars, etc.)
  • Supports various resolutions
  • Share patterns via message, mail, AirDrop
  • Wide screen patterns
Features
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Pattern Generator, allows you to create test patterns that in any resolution. Patterns available: Blendind (for wide screen). LED wall. Grid with or without circles. Spyder. 75% Color Bar 100% color bars. Horizontal 75% Color Bar. Horizontal Color Bar 100%. SMPTE color bar. Horizontal grayscale. You can send your pattern by message, mail or share with AirDrop.

About

ResEditor

This app is a comprehensive calculator for video engineers and AV technicians. It helps calculate bandwidth for various video interfaces like HDMI and DisplayPort, and supports ST 2110 IP video standards. Professionals can also access reference specs and export their calculations.

Highlights
  • HDMI/DisplayPort bandwidth calculation
  • ST 2110 IP video calculation
  • IPMX (JPEG XS) bandwidth calculation
  • Video standards reference guides
  • Export calculations to PDF
  • Calculate physical display size
Features
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ResEditor is the essential bandwidth calculator and resolution analyzer for video engineers, broadcast professionals, and system integrators. Instantly calculate whether your resolution fits a given interface, plan IP video infrastructure, and reference specifications for every major professional video standard -- all in one app. LINK CALCULATOR Analyze resolution compatibility across display and broadcast interfaces: - HDMI 1.4, 2.0, and 2.1 - DisplayPort 1.2 (HBR2), 1.4 (HBR3), and 2.1 (UHBR13.5) - SD-SDI through 12G-SDI Configure resolution, refresh rate (24-480Hz), bit depth (8/10/12-bit), chroma subsampling (4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0), and HDR mode (SDR, HDR10, Dolby Vision). See instantly whether your signal fits with color-coded bandwidth indicators and Single/Dual/Quad Link classification. Scale resolutions from 30% to 190% and browse a grid of scalable options filtered by divisibility (x8, x16) for GPU and encoder compatibility. IP CALCULATOR Plan professional media-over-IP infrastructure with full bandwidth breakdowns: - ST 2110-20 (uncompressed video) - ST 2110-22 (constant bit-rate compressed video, 2:1-20:1) - ST 2110-30 (PCM audio via AES67) - ST 2110-31 (AES3 transparent transport) - ST 2110-40 (ancillary data) - IPMX with JPEG XS (TR-08 / TR-10) - NDI Full, NDI|HX, NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3 - SRT (with adjustable recovery bandwidth and AES encryption) - RIST (with FEC options) Configure multi-stream video, audio, and ancillary data. Select network interfaces (1/10/25/100 GbE) with accurate protocol overhead accounting. Enable ST 2022-7 redundancy for dual-path bandwidth planning. SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE Quick-reference cards for every supported standard: - HDMI pinouts, max resolutions, and feature support by version - DisplayPort HBR/UHBR variants, MST, DSC, and USB-C Alt Mode - SDI data rates, cable lengths, and embedded audio capabilities - Complete ST 2110 suite overview with bandwidth examples - NDI codec comparison (Full vs. HX variants) with bandwidth tables FEATURES - Real-time bandwidth calculations with green/red fit indicators - Detailed video timing breakdowns (pixel clock, blanking, porches) - Physical display size calculator (PPI-based) - PDF export with selectable sections for system documentation - Dark theme optimized for control rooms and on-set use - Works completely offline -- no internet required - No tracking, no analytics, no data collection Whether you are verifying a 4K HDR signal over HDMI 2.1, planning a 25 GbE ST 2110 facility, optimizing NDI streams for your network, or documenting system specifications, ResEditor gives you the answer in seconds. Designed by CVH Visuals for professionals who need answers fast.

Screenshots

Pattern Generator4 screens
ResEditor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pattern Generator and ResEditor both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ResEditor's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pattern Generator's. ResEditor also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Pattern Generator's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pattern Generator costs $4.99 and ResEditor $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pattern Generator against 5.0 for ResEditor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResEditor has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Pattern Generator's written reviews are positive against 100% of ResEditor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pattern Generator ships an update every 19 months, ResEditor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pattern Generator versus ResEditor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPattern GeneratorResEditor
Price$4.99 — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperpiXapChristopher Van Hoose

Customer experience

Pattern Generator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

ResEditor

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pattern Generator

No in-app purchases

None

ResEditor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pattern Generator free?
Pattern Generator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ResEditor free?
ResEditor costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pattern Generator or ResEditor?
Pattern Generator and ResEditor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Pattern Generator or ResEditor have ads?
Neither Pattern Generator nor ResEditor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pattern Generator or ResEditor?
Pattern Generator ships an update every 19 months, and ResEditor every 9 days. Most recently, Pattern Generator was updated on September 27, 2026 and ResEditor on September 18, 2026.

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