Comparison

CineTape AIR vs Teradek Serv

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

Head to head
About

CineTape AIR

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This is the official Cinematography Electronics CineTape AIR App. It wirelessly connects your iPhone, iPad or iPod to the new CineTape AIR that works in conjunction with your CineTape. The App instantly displays the distance and adds many features to the industry standard CineTape. The intuitive user interface (UI) makes it a perfect companion for your Cine Tape. This App requires both a CineTape and the new CineTape AIR accessory. The measured distance is displayed in easy to read large red numerals that mimic the CineTape. Feet or Meters is shown beneath the numeric readout, for reference. Adjustable features include; 1) NEAR and FAR distance, 2) SENSITIVITY level, and 3) BRIGHTNESS level. In addition, the App has the ability to SYNCHRONIZE two CineTapes. The NEAR and FAR distance settings are used to limit the range of the measurement. This is especially useful for β€œover the shoulder” type shots. To change the setting, tap on the yellow numerals in the NEAR or FAR section and a popup adjustment wheel appears. Scroll the wheel to fine-tune the distance limit. Tap the number again to set the distance. Both the NEAR and FAR settings work in a similar manner. Each can be set and switched on or off independently. This makes it possible to preset limits, and activate or deactivate them during a shot. Tap on the dotted line in the SENSITIVITY section to increase or decrease the SENSITIVITY. Each dot represents a 5% change. The new SENSITIVITY is displayed as a percentage along with the graphical dot representation. To confirm a change, the red distance display will momentarily flash the new selected setting. The BRIGHTNESS level of the CineTape is adjustable from the App. Tap on the dotted line in the CTM Brightness area to increase or decrease. The length of the dotted line represents the relative BRIGHTNESS. SYNCHRONIZE two CineTapes together by tapping the Tap to SYNC section. This App requires both a CineTape and the new CineTape AIR accessory.

About

Teradek Serv

Features
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Keep track of your live stream from your smart device with the Serv app. Easily monitor your video and audio feed, while reviewing stream stats like bitrate, bonding status, and network health. And take it one step further by enabling hotspot bonding with multiple cellular devices for fast, reliable internet connectivity wherever you go.

Screenshots

CineTape AIR1 screens
Teradek Serv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Teradek Serv at Free against CineTape AIR's $19.99. Teradek Serv also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Teradek Serv is free to download; CineTape AIR costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CineTape AIR ships an update every 12 months, Teradek Serv every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CineTape AIR versus Teradek Serv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineTape AIRTeradek Serv
Price$19.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BartonTeradek

In-app purchases

None

CineTape AIR

No in-app purchases

None

Teradek Serv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CineTape AIR free?
CineTape AIR costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teradek Serv free?
Teradek Serv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CineTape AIR or Teradek Serv have ads?
Neither CineTape AIR nor Teradek Serv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CineTape AIR or Teradek Serv?
CineTape AIR ships an update every 12 months, and Teradek Serv every 4 months. Most recently, CineTape AIR was updated on September 23, 2026 and Teradek Serv on October 19, 2026.

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