Comparison

TV TuneUp 3D vs 3D Virtual Live Studio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Display and projector tuning
  • 3D system analysis
  • Stereo alignment and crosstalk measurement
  • Audio test signals
  • Professional test patterns
  • Supports HDMI, VGA, AirPlay
Features
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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

About

3D Virtual Live Studio

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Core functions: 1. Real time 3D green cutting synthesis Through the use of mobile phone cameras and professional grade green cutout algorithms, real-time green cutout effects can be easily achieved, perfectly integrating users with virtual scenes to create an ultimate immersive visual experience. 2. Free shuttle through 3D scenes Support multi angle virtual mirror movement, allowing users to freely move their perspective and explore and create in real 3D scenes. 3. Full function parameter adjustment Provide multiple parameter settings such as lighting, background, lens focal length, etc., to adapt to different live streaming or short video needs. 4. Convenient scene switching and management Provide a rich library of virtual scenes, allowing users to switch with just one click and support custom scene uploads, achieving diverse live streaming content. Efficient integrated operation Without the need for complex equipment, a mobile phone can complete the entire process of shooting, green cutting, and 3D synthesis. Applicable scenarios: Live streaming scenarios: such as e-commerce sales, teaching live streaming, game live streaming, etc., to enhance visual effects and increase user stickiness. Short video creation: providing unlimited creative virtual scenes to achieve more visually impactful content presentation. Corporate promotion: Create high-quality virtual scene displays for events such as press conferences and product introductions. Virtual interaction: used for interactive experiential video production, such as virtual interviews, presentations, interviews, etc.

Screenshots

TV TuneUp 3D4 screens
3D Virtual Live Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Virtual Live Studio at Free against TV TuneUp 3D's $1.99. 3D Virtual Live Studio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 34 months). TV TuneUp 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.6). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

3D Virtual Live Studio is free to download; TV TuneUp 3D costs $1.99 up front. 3D Virtual Live Studio sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. TV TuneUp 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV TuneUp 3D ships an update every 34 months, 3D Virtual Live Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV TuneUp 3D versus 3D Virtual Live Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV TuneUp 3D3D Virtual Live Studio
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB270 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelSplincher文德 黎

In-app purchases

None

TV TuneUp 3D

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

3D Virtual Live Studio

One-time6
  • Purchase currency(20)$2.99
  • Unlock More Features - Monthly$5.00
  • Purchase currency(100)$14.99
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  • Load local scenario - monthly$15.00
  • Unlock More Features - Annual$45.00
  • Load local scenario - annual$124.99

Questions

Is TV TuneUp 3D free?
TV TuneUp 3D costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Virtual Live Studio free?
3D Virtual Live Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV TuneUp 3D or 3D Virtual Live Studio have ads?
Neither TV TuneUp 3D nor 3D Virtual Live Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV TuneUp 3D or 3D Virtual Live Studio?
TV TuneUp 3D ships an update every 34 months, and 3D Virtual Live Studio weekly. Most recently, TV TuneUp 3D was updated on October 5, 2026 and 3D Virtual Live Studio on September 27, 2026.

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