Comparison

Catchin' Sync vs PixlBank[ar]

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

PixlBank[ar]

Features
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Use the PixlBank[ar] app to bring Paper-View™ post-cards and Living Portraits™ to life. Just open the app and scan one of our custom QR codes to activate the augmented reality [ar] experience. You can also easily record each experience to share it with others. PixlBank[ar] was created to be easy and fun to use!

Screenshots

Catchin' Sync1 screens
PixlBank[ar]4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PixlBank[ar] at none against Catchin' Sync's 1. PixlBank[ar] also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). Catchin' Sync's advantage is iOS requirement (14.3 vs 18.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Catchin' Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PixlBank[ar] asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catchin' Sync ships an update every 11 months, PixlBank[ar] fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Catchin' Sync versus PixlBank[ar]: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatchin' SyncPixlBank[ar]
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.3 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuiet Art Ltd.Good TRKR

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Catchin' Sync

One-time1
  • Full access$17.99
None

PixlBank[ar]

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catchin' Sync free?
Catchin' Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixlBank[ar] free?
PixlBank[ar] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Catchin' Sync or PixlBank[ar] have ads?
Neither Catchin' Sync nor PixlBank[ar] shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catchin' Sync or PixlBank[ar]?
Catchin' Sync ships an update every 11 months, and PixlBank[ar] fortnightly. Most recently, Catchin' Sync was updated on September 7, 2026 and PixlBank[ar] on August 17, 2026.

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