Comparison

X17 Video vs Teradek RT

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

Head to head
About

X17 Video

Features
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X17 Video brings you the exclusive celebrity moments from X17 — the agency behind some of Hollywood's most iconic candid shots — right to your iPhone and iPad. Watch up-to-the-minute video coverage: • Red carpet arrivals and departures • Celebrity sightings around Los Angeles • Exclusive paparazzi clips you won't see anywhere else • Behind-the-scenes moments from Hollywood's biggest names Built native for iOS 16 and later, X17 Video is fast, clean, and ad-supported so you can stream as much as you want for free. Whether you're a fan of pop culture, follow celebrity news, or just want a quick break with something fresh, X17 Video gives you Hollywood as it happens. For privacy details: https://air4.media/x17-video-privacy.html

About

Teradek RT

Configure and control Teradek RT wireless lens control systems from your smartphone. Adjust motor settings, map lenses, and even control camera run/stop for supported cameras. Access device information and troubleshoot issues.

Highlights
  • Configure RT controller, receiver, and motors
  • Control camera run/stop
  • View device info and firmware
  • Set wireless channel and power
  • Create and manage lens maps
  • Adjust motor response and orientation
  • Virtual slider for focus, iris, zoom
Features
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Configure every parameter of your Teradek RT controller, receiver and motors all from the convenience of your smartphone. The Teradek RT app gives you full access to settings and features found in your RT devices so you can make adjustments quickly and effortlessly. Get the app to access everything Teradek RT has to offer. REC - Control run/stop on RED, ARRI, Sony, and other supported cameras directly through the App. Device Info - Check serial numbers, firmware versions and product types for every connected device. Device Settings - Configure every parameter of your MDR, including the wireless channel, power, camera type, and axis (focus/iris/zoom) of each connected motor. Inputs 1/2 Mode: Select the controller type(s) connected to the MDR. Only used for wired controllers. Axis: Select the axis of this controller. Motor 1/2/3 Class: Select the role for each individual motor (FIZ). Response: Adjust the response rate of each motor. Choose between Normal, Slow, Fast, and Auto. Motor Orientation Flipped: For setups where the gear is installed on the opposite side, this feature switches motor control to the corresponding side. Lens Mapping - Create lens maps and share them with the CTRL.3 controller.* Choose the lens manufacturer, name, and axis (focus/iris/zoom) and use the App’s virtual knob to configure your lens maps. Synchronize Lens Maps with the Cloud: store lens maps in the cloud where they can be accessed at any time from anywhere with an internet connection.** Depth of Field Settings: adjust circle of confusion to achieve a sharper depth of field. * Lens map sharing coming soon. ** Cloud storage coming soon. Support - Use the Teradek RT Help Center for troubleshooting, or report errors directly to Teradek. Motor Control - Adjust focus, iris and zoom directly through the virtual slider. Perfect for configuration and testing where accuracy isn’t necessary.

Screenshots

X17 Video2 screens
Teradek RT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Teradek RT at none against X17 Video's shown. Teradek RT also leads on update cadence (every 11 months vs every 71 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). X17 Video's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.8). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

X17 Video holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teradek RT has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X17 Video ships an update every 71 months, Teradek RT every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
X17 Video versus Teradek RT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX17 VideoTeradek RT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 71 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurent GroultTeradek

In-app purchases

None

X17 Video

No in-app purchases

None

Teradek RT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X17 Video free?
X17 Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teradek RT free?
Teradek RT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, X17 Video or Teradek RT?
X17 Video is rated higher. X17 Video averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Teradek RT averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do X17 Video or Teradek RT have ads?
X17 Video shows ads; Teradek RT does not.
Which is updated more often, X17 Video or Teradek RT?
X17 Video ships an update every 71 months, and Teradek RT every 11 months. Most recently, X17 Video was updated on October 24, 2026 and Teradek RT on September 23, 2026.

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