Teradek Ranger vs PocketXpan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
PocketXpan
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Shoot in DNG or HEIC and set the optimal capture size you want. The app includes manual white balance, shutter speed and ISO controls as well as automatic. Looks that are applied to the HEIC directly or as settings to the DNG so they can be altered later in a photo editing program. The DNGs have a virtual crop, this is adjustable later at your convenience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Teradek Ranger at 3 against PocketXpan's 1. Teradek Ranger also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Teradek Ranger | PocketXpan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teradek | Olaf Hartong |
In-app purchases
Teradek Ranger
No in-app purchases
PocketXpan
No in-app purchases









