REC Disk Speed Test vs Media Estimator Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
REC Disk Speed Test
Measure the write speed of your external USB-C storage on iPhone 15 Pro. Get real-time insights into drive compatibility with various video codecs, resolutions, and frame rates for flawless recordings.
- Instant speed check
- Codec compatibility analysis
- Real-time write speed measurement
- Intuitive user interface
- USB-C storage performance insights
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With the introduction of USB-C disk support on iPhone 15 Pro, there’s a world of storage opportunities available. But how do you ensure your external drive isn’t going to drop frames? Introducing REC Disk Speed Test, a must-have tool for every iPhone videographer. With a simple tap, measure the write speed of your external USB-C storage in real-time and get insights on its compatibility with various video codecs, resolutions, and frame rates on your iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Features: - Instant Speed Check: Simply plug in, tap, and know the speed of your external drive in MB/s. - Codec Compatibility: Find out if your drive can handle your desired video settings, from 4K resolution to high frame rates. - Intuitive Design: User-friendly interface with clear indicators for drive performance. Discover More with LateNiteSoft While REC Disk Speed Test ensures your storage is up to speed, dive into a world of impeccable photography with Photon Camera and capture cinematic moments effortlessly with REC. REC Disk Speed Test: Your free companion to flawless recordings. Powered by LateNiteSoft.
Media Estimator Lite
Quickly estimate camera and external audio storage needs for film and video production. Select your camera, codec, resolution, and roll hours to get instant GB/Hr, GB/Day, and Cards/Day calculations. Supports a wide range of professional cameras and audio recorders.
- Estimate camera storage needs
- Calculate external audio storage
- Supports various camera manufacturers
- Instant GB/Hr and GB/Day estimates
- Cards/Day calculation
- Light and dark mode support
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Media Estimator Lite is a focused iPhone calculator for quickly estimating camera and external audio storage needs. Choose a manufacturer, camera, codec, resolution, frame rate, roll hours, and optional card type to see instant GB/Hr, GB/Day, and Cards/Day estimates. Fast Storage Estimates for Camera and Audio Media Estimator Lite is built for quick lookups when you do not need a full production reporting. Select a camera format, add roll hours, and instantly estimate daily storage. Enable external audio when needed to calculate separate audio media based on track count and roll hours. Comprehensive Camera Support Choose from a growing database of industry-standard cameras and recording formats, including Sony, ARRI, RED, Canon, Blackmagic, DJI, GoPro, iPhone, and audio recorder options. Supported entries include codec data rates and compatible media card types where available. Instant Calculations For: • Camera GB/Hr and GB/Day • External audio GB/Hr and GB/Day • Cards/Day based on selected media type • Quick camera and codec lookup Built for Quick On-Set Reference • Simple iPhone-only calculator interface • Separate camera and external audio sections • Optional external audio estimates • Light, dark, and system appearance modes • Reset button for fast new calculations • Camera codec support request link • Help ticket link Need full project planning? Media Estimator for macOS includes complete project management, shoot day types, production media shuttle planning, proxy and archive estimates, printable reports, PDF export, project duplication, and more. Available on the App Store at: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/media-estimator/id6762166959 Privacy Policy: https://mediaestimator.nerdypup.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Media Estimator Lite at 5.0 against REC Disk Speed Test's 3.3. REC Disk Speed Test's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Media Estimator Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REC Disk Speed Test has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | REC Disk Speed Test | Media Estimator Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 485 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LateNiteSoft S.L. | Derek Klein |
Customer experience
REC Disk Speed Test
Media Estimator Lite
In-app purchases
REC Disk Speed Test
No in-app purchases
Media Estimator Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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