Comparison

Catchin' Sync vs Teradek Ranger

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

Head to head
About

Catchin' Sync

This app helps determine the audio and video sync delay on any playback device. It's useful for professionals and enthusiasts in various A/V scenarios, including home theaters and professional editing suites. The free version offers a sample video, while full access enables video recording for testing.

Highlights
  • Measure audio-video sync delay
  • Works with any sync event
  • Useful for professionals
  • Suitable for home theater
  • Includes sample test video
  • Optional video recording
Features
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*** Check out our website for device accuracy information: https://quietart.co.nz/catchinsync *** Catchin' Sync is a utility for video & audio professionals and enthusiasts alike. In most video playback or monitoring situations different codecs and display types as well as hardware cause a delay between the video signal and the audio signal. Be it a professional video edit or sound mix environment, or a home theatre setup, Catchin' Sync makes it a breeze to determine the amount of sync delay between your video and audio devices. It's so easy to use and doesn't require any propriety test files or special formats. Just any sync event on screen can be used. Though, we do provide great test files in many formats for you to use on our site: https://quietart.co.nz/catchinsync If you are a: - Video Editor - Colourist - Online Editor - Re-recording Mixer - Foley Editor - Dialog Editor - SFX Editor - ADR Mixer / recorder - Projectionist - QC Operator - A/V Specialist - Home Theatre Enthusiast - Or a facility owner / manager that deals with anything to do with Audio / Video. You'll benefit from the peace of mind that Catchin' Sync provides! Catchin' Sync can also be used to measure the distance of a sound making event (bouncing ball, lightning etc). This free version includes a sample video for demonstration purposes. You'll need to purchase the Full Access to enable video recording to use in your tests.

About

Teradek Ranger

Control and configure wireless video transmission systems remotely from your smartphone. Manage pairing, firmware updates, and advanced features like spectrum analysis and range monitoring for optimal production workflows.

Highlights
  • Remote unit pairing
  • Firmware updates
  • Spectrum analyzer
  • Real-time RSSI monitoring
  • Channel selection
  • Quality and range analysis
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Ranger Manager App Manage every parameter of you Ranger from the convenience of you smartphone. Pair units, update firmware, and configure all of Ranger's features (including spectrum analyzer, range finder, realtime RSSI indicator, etc.) remotely and save time in production. Pairing - Pair transmitters and receivers right from your device. Spectrum Analyzer - Ranger receivers include a built-in spectrum analyzer, allowing you to detect congestion in the area and determine which frequency offers the best performance for your devices. Channel Selection - Manually tune the channel that is best for your area in 5Mhz increments. Ranger can also be set remotely for 20 or 40Mhz bandwidth operation. Quality / Range Analyzer - See additional video quality and information about the distance between connected devices. Monitor individual RF channel RSSI values in realtime to feed back information to your operator or production partners to maximize your signal awareness. Output Format - Scale the output format directly from the Ranger Receiver as needed or set to Auto for maximum flexibility. Test Pattern - Output a test pattern directly from the Ranger Receiver. Quality Selection - Choose between Maximum Quality, Maximum Range, and Balanced. Broadcast Mode - Increase transmission range and prevent multiple receivers from interfering with each other when placed close together. Audio Settings - Enable a tone from the Ranger when camera recording is triggered or turn off completely. Display Settings - Control the OLED display of the Ranger system System Info - Check the current firmware version and apply updates when available. Perform factory reset of the transmitter and receiver directly from the Ranger Manager App

Screenshots

Catchin' Sync1 screens
Teradek Ranger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Catchin' Sync at 4.3 against Teradek Ranger's 3.0. Catchin' Sync also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). Teradek Ranger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Catchin' Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Teradek Ranger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Catchin' Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catchin' Sync has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catchin' Sync ships an update every 11 months, Teradek Ranger every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Catchin' Sync versus Teradek Ranger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatchin' SyncTeradek Ranger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.313.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuiet Art Ltd.Teradek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Catchin' Sync

One-time1
  • Full access$17.99
None

Teradek Ranger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catchin' Sync free?
Catchin' Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Teradek Ranger free?
Teradek Ranger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Catchin' Sync or Teradek Ranger?
Catchin' Sync is rated higher. Catchin' Sync averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Teradek Ranger averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Catchin' Sync or Teradek Ranger have ads?
Neither Catchin' Sync nor Teradek Ranger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catchin' Sync or Teradek Ranger?
Catchin' Sync ships an update every 11 months, and Teradek Ranger every 4 months. Most recently, Catchin' Sync was updated on November 1, 2026 and Teradek Ranger on October 30, 2026.

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