Comparison

ResEditor vs Pixelmap Builder

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

Head to head
About

ResEditor

This app is a comprehensive calculator for video engineers and AV technicians. It helps calculate bandwidth for various video interfaces like HDMI and DisplayPort, and supports ST 2110 IP video standards. Professionals can also access reference specs and export their calculations.

Highlights
  • HDMI/DisplayPort bandwidth calculation
  • ST 2110 IP video calculation
  • IPMX (JPEG XS) bandwidth calculation
  • Video standards reference guides
  • Export calculations to PDF
  • Calculate physical display size
Features
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ResEditor is the essential bandwidth calculator and resolution analyzer for video engineers, broadcast professionals, and system integrators. Instantly calculate whether your resolution fits a given interface, plan IP video infrastructure, and reference specifications for every major professional video standard -- all in one app. LINK CALCULATOR Analyze resolution compatibility across display and broadcast interfaces: - HDMI 1.4, 2.0, and 2.1 - DisplayPort 1.2 (HBR2), 1.4 (HBR3), and 2.1 (UHBR13.5) - SD-SDI through 12G-SDI Configure resolution, refresh rate (24-480Hz), bit depth (8/10/12-bit), chroma subsampling (4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0), and HDR mode (SDR, HDR10, Dolby Vision). See instantly whether your signal fits with color-coded bandwidth indicators and Single/Dual/Quad Link classification. Scale resolutions from 30% to 190% and browse a grid of scalable options filtered by divisibility (x8, x16) for GPU and encoder compatibility. IP CALCULATOR Plan professional media-over-IP infrastructure with full bandwidth breakdowns: - ST 2110-20 (uncompressed video) - ST 2110-22 (constant bit-rate compressed video, 2:1-20:1) - ST 2110-30 (PCM audio via AES67) - ST 2110-31 (AES3 transparent transport) - ST 2110-40 (ancillary data) - IPMX with JPEG XS (TR-08 / TR-10) - NDI Full, NDI|HX, NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3 - SRT (with adjustable recovery bandwidth and AES encryption) - RIST (with FEC options) Configure multi-stream video, audio, and ancillary data. Select network interfaces (1/10/25/100 GbE) with accurate protocol overhead accounting. Enable ST 2022-7 redundancy for dual-path bandwidth planning. SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE Quick-reference cards for every supported standard: - HDMI pinouts, max resolutions, and feature support by version - DisplayPort HBR/UHBR variants, MST, DSC, and USB-C Alt Mode - SDI data rates, cable lengths, and embedded audio capabilities - Complete ST 2110 suite overview with bandwidth examples - NDI codec comparison (Full vs. HX variants) with bandwidth tables FEATURES - Real-time bandwidth calculations with green/red fit indicators - Detailed video timing breakdowns (pixel clock, blanking, porches) - Physical display size calculator (PPI-based) - PDF export with selectable sections for system documentation - Dark theme optimized for control rooms and on-set use - Works completely offline -- no internet required - No tracking, no analytics, no data collection Whether you are verifying a 4K HDR signal over HDMI 2.1, planning a 25 GbE ST 2110 facility, optimizing NDI streams for your network, or documenting system specifications, ResEditor gives you the answer in seconds. Designed by CVH Visuals for professionals who need answers fast.

About

Pixelmap Builder

Design and plan complex LED video walls for stage and event productions. This tool helps you map pixel layouts, generate wiring diagrams, and preview screen performance with test patterns. Export project files, coordinate sheets, and videos for seamless installation and show execution.

Highlights
  • Design multi-screen LED walls
  • Customizable rows, columns, and panel sizes
  • Automatic port wiring diagrams
  • Animated radar test patterns
  • Export PNG maps, CSV coordinates, Resolume projects, and MP4 videos
  • App customization options
Features
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Pixelmap Builder is a professional layout tool for LED video wall and stage designers, VJs, and technicians. Plan your pixel map, test your screens, and export everything you need for a flawless install or show. Design your layout: Build multi-screen LED walls with custom rows, columns, and panel sizes. Position screens freely, mix panel resolutions, and see real-world dimensions in meters and feet as you work. Wiring and ports: Automatically generate port wiring diagrams with configurable panels-per-port, direction, and start corner — perfect for planning your data runs before you're on site. Radar test patterns: Preview your LED wall with animated radar overlays — pulse, sweep, wave, and cross wipe patterns, with multiple origin modes including independent per-screen testing. Great for verifying screen alignment and signal flow before a show. Export everything: Export high-resolution PNGs of your pixel map, CSV coordinate sheets, ready-to-import Resolume Arena project files, and MP4 test pattern videos for your media server. Make it yours: Customize the app's background, button colors, and text colors to match your workflow. Whether you're mapping a single stage backdrop or a complex multi-wall installation, Pixelmap Builder helps you plan it right the first time. A limited number of free exports are included. Pixelmap Premium unlocks unlimited PNG, CSV, Resolume, and MP4 exports. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ResEditor4 screens
Pixelmap Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pixelmap Builder at Free against ResEditor's $19.99. ResEditor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Pixelmap Builder is free to download; ResEditor costs $19.99 up front. Pixelmap Builder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ResEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ResEditor against 5.0 for Pixelmap Builder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ResEditor ships an update every 9 days, Pixelmap Builder weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ResEditor versus Pixelmap Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResEditorPixelmap Builder
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher Van HooseJulio Valdes Fernandez

Customer experience

ResEditor

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pixelmap Builder

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ResEditor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixelmap Builder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1-Day Premium Pass$2.99

Questions

Is ResEditor free?
ResEditor costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixelmap Builder free?
Pixelmap Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ResEditor or Pixelmap Builder?
ResEditor and Pixelmap Builder are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do ResEditor or Pixelmap Builder have ads?
Neither ResEditor nor Pixelmap Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ResEditor or Pixelmap Builder?
ResEditor ships an update every 9 days, and Pixelmap Builder weekly. Most recently, ResEditor was updated on September 18, 2026 and Pixelmap Builder on September 30, 2026.

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