Comparison

Letus Helix vs Teradek Launchpad

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

Head to head
About

Letus Helix

This app provides a streamlined interface for adjusting settings on various Letus Helix gimbal models. It simplifies configuration by removing less frequently used options found in desktop software, offering additional user assistance tools for easier operation.

Highlights
  • Intuitive settings adjustment
  • Simplified configuration
  • User assistance tools
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Support for multiple Helix models
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The Letus Helix app is designed to be a simple and intuitive way of changing settings on the Letus Double Helix, Helix Pro, Standard Helix, and Helix Jr. Many settings from the SimpleBGC GUI (PC/Mac-based configuration program) have been eliminated, because those settings are only needed to work with other gimbals or are rarely used. Additional tools to help the user have been created to assist the user in their use of the Helix. Connection with the Helix is done as follows: 1) Turn the Helix on 2) Go to the Home screen on your iPhone/iPad. 3) Find Settings -> Wi-Fi and select your Letus Helix. 4) Enter the wifi password found in the app help files (found by pressing the info button on the app's main menu). 5) Once it connects in iOS, you can go to the app and press the connect button.

About

Teradek Launchpad

Features
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Manage every parameter of your Orbit PTZ system from the convenience of your smartphone. Pairing - Pair transmitters and receivers right from your iPhone or iPad. PTZ Camera Control - Configure your PTZ camera settings, such as pan, tilt, zoom, focus, etc... with your phone. No camera control unit is needed to enable this function in the app. Spectrum Analyzer - Scan local wireless spectrum and configure the optimal 5GHz channel for your Orbit PTZ. Channel Selection - Manually select a 5GHz (40 MHz) channel. Orbit PTZ can also be set to operate over 20 MHz channels for better wireless performance. Quality/Range Analyzer - Monitor the quality and range of your wireless link. 3D LUT Selection - Achieve the look you’re after with Orbit PTZ’s integrated 3D LUT technology. Select from LUT presets or upload your own into the app. Quality Selection - Choose between several modes of operation: Maximum Quality, Maximum Range and Balanced. Output Format - Select the output resolution and framerate. Test Pattern - Output a test pattern. Audio Settings - Enable a tone to ring when camera recording is triggered, or mute sounds on the device. Display Settings - Adjust display light output. System Info - Check the current firmware version and apply updates when available. Also performs factory resets directly from the app.

Screenshots

Letus Helix4 screens
Teradek Launchpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Letus Helix at 11.0 against Teradek Launchpad's 13.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Letus Helix ships an update every 4 months, Teradek Launchpad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Letus Helix versus Teradek Launchpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetus HelixTeradek Launchpad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKen LawlerTeradek

In-app purchases

None

Letus Helix

No in-app purchases

None

Teradek Launchpad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Letus Helix free?
Letus Helix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teradek Launchpad free?
Teradek Launchpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Letus Helix or Teradek Launchpad have ads?
Neither Letus Helix nor Teradek Launchpad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Letus Helix or Teradek Launchpad?
Letus Helix ships an update every 4 months, and Teradek Launchpad every 5 months. Most recently, Letus Helix was updated on June 11, 2026 and Teradek Launchpad on September 23, 2026.

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