TV TuneUp 3D vs Alpha Remote Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV TuneUp 3D
This app provides test patterns and audio tones to help you tune your display or projector. It offers features for both standard video calibration and advanced 3D system analysis, including stereo alignment and ghosting measurement.
- Display and projector tuning
- 3D system analysis
- Stereo alignment and crosstalk measurement
- Audio test signals
- Professional test patterns
- Supports HDMI, VGA, AirPlay
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Tune the projector before your presentation in a few easy steps, or compare 3D quality on your next home theater system. Just connect to an HDMI, AirPlay, VGA or other video output and this app will display test patterns and play audio test tones with simple instructions for tuning your system. And there's more... Run TV TuneUp 3D in Executive mode, and take a series of simple steps with clear instructions to perfect the picture on your projector or display. In 3D mode, the app provides advanced tools for measuring the ghosting or crosstalk for different combinations of displays and 3D glasses, for example. Use engineer mode to view a selection of standard test images matched to the resolution of your display. From NTSC from your iPhone's Analog Video Adapter, to full HD 1080p on your iPad's HDMI connector, TVTuneUp3D delivers pixel-perfect synthesized test patterns and industry-standard charts provided by top test-equipment manufacturer LYNX Technik AG. Get the most from 3D TV Your iPad or iPhone can send a 3D picture to your 3D TV, and TV TuneUp 3D gives you the tools to find the best system, and get the most from it. First check and tune the stereo alignment, both Top-and-Bottom and Side-by-Side stereo modes are supported. Or use the crosstalk test to measure and minimize ghosting. It will help you find the best glasses or compare the systems in the store before you invest. Ghosting cannot be completely eliminated, but now you can reliably compare different systems, and even tune them to reduce the problem. Tune up the seats! Use the parallax samples to try different levels of 3D effect. Make sure the seats are not too close or just verify that the 3D is working, no blu-ray DVD required. Tune the tunes! With sample audio tests provided, you can optimize the stereo separation of your audio system, verify the speaker wiring polarity, and check for distortion. Note, to use AirPlay with any app as a separate display, set AirPlay to Mirroring, and the app can use the display. AppleTV with AirPlay presently support a maximum resolution of 1280x720 when mirroring or working as an external display. Features: Tune up your TV with a few simple steps Great with TV, projector, HDTV, 3D glasses Supports analog video, VGA, or HDMI adapters, and AirPlay video out Full access to all video modes for connected devices High-resolution, professional quality test patterns for standard displays Stereoscopic 3D test patterns for alignment, crosstalk measurement 3D output in Side-by-Side, Top-and-Bottom, and mono formats Retina-ready universal app, optimized for iPhone and iPad. Audio Test Signals Built-in Help
Alpha Remote Controller
Control compatible cameras wirelessly via Bluetooth for quick reconnections and low power consumption. Operate recording, capture photos, zoom, and focus with customizable speed settings. Offers quick access from lock screen, control center, and Apple Watch.
- Bluetooth camera control
- Record, shutter, and focus operation
- Adjustable zoom and focus speed
- Monitor signal strength
- View camera state
- Quick access from lock screen and Apple Watch
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Quick and reliable wireless remote trigger for supported cameras. This application use bluetooth connection instead of both bluetooth and wifi like many other apps. That approach allows really quick reconnection and very low power consumption. This app doesn't provide live view or full control over camera. Please read full feature list and list of supported cameras down bellow. Features: - Connect and control one or multiple cameras simultaneously. - Easily operate the Record, C1, and AF-ON buttons by pressing, holding, or locking the hold function. - Capture photos by pressing the shutter button or, if enabled in settings, use one finger for half-press and two fingers for full-press functionality. - Monitor signal strength for a stable connection. - View the current camera state, whether it is Disconnected, Connected, Recording, or Exposing. - Stay informed about the recording/exposing time and access a countdown for the second noise reduction exposure. - Zoom in or out with power zoom lenses. Adjust the speed of zooming according to your preference in settings. - Manually focus with any lens by adjusting it in the positive or negative direction. Modify the speed of focusing in settings. - Experience experimental focus stacking with any camera supported by this app. - Enjoy the convenience of a quick access to the App from the lock screen, control center, action buttons or watch face. - Theme App with your favorite color. Theme can be synchronized with Apple Watch app. - Use different control scheme during operating multiple cameras. - Access all features of the iOS app on your Apple Watch. - Use predefined or create your own powerful Apple Shortcuts. Trigger them with Siri or Action Button. Supported cameras: ZV-1F, ZV-1, DSC-RX100M7, DSC-RX0M2, ZV-E1, ZV-E10 ILCE-1, ILCE-9, ILCE-9M2, ILCE-9M3, ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-7RM5, ILCE-7RM4A, ILCE-7RM4, ILCE-7RM3A, ILCE-7RM3, ILCE-7C, ILCE-7CM2, ILCE-7CR, ILCE-7M4, ILCE-7M3 ILCE-6700, ILCE-6600, ILCE-6400, ILCE-6100 ILME-FX3, ILME-FX30, ILX-LR1 LEGAL: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Sony, ɑ, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alpha Remote Controller at 75% against TV TuneUp 3D's 29%. Alpha Remote Controller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 34 months). TV TuneUp 3D's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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
TV TuneUp 3D costs $1.99 and Alpha Remote Controller $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alpha Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of TV TuneUp 3D's written reviews are positive against 75% of Alpha Remote Controller's.
TV TuneUp 3D ships an update every 34 months, Alpha Remote Controller every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV TuneUp 3D | Alpha Remote Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PixelSplincher | Vladimir Belohradsky |
Customer experience
TV TuneUp 3D
Alpha Remote Controller
In-app purchases
TV TuneUp 3D
No in-app purchases
Alpha Remote Controller
No in-app purchases
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