Comparison

Hyper Controller vs ApiTracer Pro

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

Head to head
About

Hyper Controller

Control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdecks remotely via Ethernet without needing an intermediary computer. Access advanced features like clip naming, list loading, and drive management directly from your iPad.

Highlights
  • Control multiple Hyperdecks
  • Ethernet connection
  • No computer required
  • Clip naming
  • Group clip naming
  • Load clips via list
  • HDD slot changing
Features
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Hyper Controller is designed to control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdeck over their ethernet connection. The app does not require any computer or device in between the iPad and the Hyperdeck. Just connect the Hyperdeck to a wireless router and connect the iPad to the same router and away you go. The app also allows features that are not available via the front panel of the device at this time. These include - Clip naming - Group clip naming - Full clip lists - Loading clips via list selection - HDD slot changing without removing drives - Time remaining without having to start recording - Gang playback/record Please note. The gang playback and record functions are not designed to be frame accurate between decks. You Must have Hyperdeck firmware version 4.0 or later. This software will not control the Hyperdeck shuttle as it does not have a network connection. Password for factory reset is 1212 This Full version removes the limitation of only 2 decks so you can add as many decks as required.

About

ApiTracer Pro

Features
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ApiTracer Pro, a complete tool This tool includes an application to collect data in your apiaries and a honey house scale that records all your harvests. Your phone and honey house are permanently connected to your personalized online space. A pack of sturdy labels for your hives and super will be provided for quick and efficient use of the system. Keep track of your colonies and use this data to help your beekeeping evolve towards a per-hive production average that you are happy with! This application is part of this complete tool and cannot be used without it. The ApiTracer Lite application has all the features of the Pro application but without the data analysis, the link with the honey house weighing station and the synchronization between devices: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apitracer-lite/id1526813332 ApiTracer - an application for professionals A complete application for collecting data in apiaries. Scan your harvests, queen changes, transhumance, wintering and losses very easily and quickly. Consult also the information recorded during the previous seasons or mid-seasons on your hives. It is permanently synchronized with your website, do not lose any information. You work with several people? Create several accesses, and use the application on several phones.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hyper Controller at every 3 weeks against ApiTracer Pro's every 3 months. Hyper Controller also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyper Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, ApiTracer Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hyper Controller versus ApiTracer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyper ControllerApiTracer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke IrvineLes Ruchers du Bassigny

In-app purchases

None

Hyper Controller

No in-app purchases

None

ApiTracer Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hyper Controller free?
Hyper Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ApiTracer Pro free?
ApiTracer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hyper Controller or ApiTracer Pro have ads?
Neither Hyper Controller nor ApiTracer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyper Controller or ApiTracer Pro?
Hyper Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, and ApiTracer Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Hyper Controller was updated on October 10, 2026 and ApiTracer Pro on October 9, 2026.

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