# Freefly Ember — Wireless control and playback

> Wireless camera control, playback, and export for Freefly Ember devices. (iPhone/iPad app by FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freefly-ember/id1610210889 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/989927805)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freefly-ember/id1610210889/reviews.md

## What is Freefly Ember?

Introducing remote wireless control for your Freefly Ember on iOS and iPadOS. Quickly adjust your camera settings, enjoy instant playback, and easily export your favorite shots, all directly from the app.
 
The Ember app replicates all camera controls available on the on-camera UI, providing a cohesive and intuitive experience. Any changes made on your camera are reflected in the app instantly, ensuring you're always in full control.
 
Key Features:
Wireless Connection: Connect the app to your Freely Ember camera via the camera’s WiFi network to view live preview and control your camera settings.
Instant Playback: Replay your shots instantly, allowing you to check and perfect your videos on the go.
Export: Specify in/out points on videos and transfer your shots directly from the camera to your device with a few simple taps.
Synced UI: Changes made on your camera are instantly mirrored on the app for a seamless experience.
 
Video playback requires a device that supports ProRes decoding:
iPhone 13 and newer
iPad Mini 6th generation and newer
iPad Pro 12.9” 5th generation and newer
iPad Pro 11” 3rd generation and newer
iPad Air 5th generation and newer
 
Ensure your device's compatibility for the best experience.

## Key features

- Wireless camera connection
- Live preview
- Remote camera settings adjustment
- Instant video playback
- Export selected video clips
- Synced user interface

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freefly-ember/id1610210889/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Getting better

*2025-11-03*

Overall the app is getting better but needs some updates. 
- Rotating live view in the desktop app is needed for vertical shooting!!! 
- Marking clips/selects would be huge and save time when handing off footage to clients or post. 
- Being able to offload footage from the Ember straight to an external SSD connected to the USBC cable would be great.
- Having an image overlay (onion skins) feature in app would be awesome. This would help with match cut shots and other applications where framing, object size and placement is critical.
- Playback area of the app should only show controls relevant to playback and any export features should be in its own area elsewhere in the app

### 4/5 — Solid App

*2025-07-10*

Needs to be able to rotate the live view in the desktop app for vertical shooting while tethered to the desktop app. Playback in reverse would be nice as well. Overall its getting better and we are looking forward to seeing new features get released.

### 5/5 — So good

*2025-04-01*

This app is smoooooooth with the ember! Makes interfacing with the camera SO nice. Playback is extremely snappy and responsive

## Frequently asked questions about Freefly Ember

### What devices can I use Freefly Ember on?

Freefly Ember is available for iPhone and iPad devices. For optimal video playback, it requires devices that support ProRes decoding, such as iPhone 13 and newer, or specific iPad models like the iPad Mini 6th generation and newer.

### How does Freefly Ember connect to the camera?

The app connects wirelessly to your Freefly Ember camera via the camera's WiFi network. This allows for live preview and full control over your camera settings directly from your iOS or iPadOS device.

### Can I review my footage with Freefly Ember?

Yes, Freefly Ember offers instant playback of your recorded shots. This feature allows you to quickly review and perfect your videos on the go, ensuring you capture the best possible footage.

### How do I export videos using Freefly Ember?

You can specify in/out points on your videos within the app and transfer your selected shots directly from the camera to your device with just a few taps. This streamlined export process makes sharing your work efficient.

### Is Freefly Ember free to use?

Yes, Freefly Ember is available for free. It does not require any payment to download or use its core features for controlling and managing your Freefly Ember camera.

### Does Freefly Ember have ads?

No, Freefly Ember does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to provide a seamless and uninterrupted experience for controlling your camera.

### How often is Freefly Ember updated?

The latest version of Freefly Ember is 2.4.1, which was last updated on June 11, 2025. Updates typically focus on improving performance, adding new features, and ensuring compatibility with the latest iOS versions.

### What is the user sentiment for Freefly Ember?

Based on the available data, Freefly Ember has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 5 ratings, indicating very positive user sentiment. Users appreciate its functionality and ease of use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.4 — 2026-07-20

Compatibility with Ember Firmware 3.0, which supports higher maximum frame rates at 2K and 4K resolutions
New Match Shot Tool (onion skin)
New Rotate Tool for Live Preview and Playback
New Software ProRes decode fallback – official support for iPhone Air, etc
New gesture control for zoom slider and playback; use your mouse or trackpad for more precise control
Bugfix for Last Clip
Bugfix for  Loop Tool + Frame Skip Tool

Additional Notes
This build requires Ember Firmware V3.0, which can be found at https://freeflysystems.com/support/ember-support
App control requires changing USB Mode from Disk to Network on the camera UI, over Wi-Fi, or by holding down the select button when inserting the USB cable (the cable must already be inserted on one end)
The v2.0 App will remain available on TestFlight for 90 days from initial 3.0 release. Contact support@freeflysystems.com for more information.

### 3.0.2 — 2026-07-07

Compatibility with Ember Firmware 3.0 which supports higher maximum frame rates at 2K and 4K resolutions
New Match Shot Tool (onion skin)
New Rotate Tool for Live Preview and Playback
New Software ProRes decode fallback – official support for iPhone Air, etc.

Fun Fact
In the gallery you can drag your finger anywhere on the video to control playback, the closer you are to the playback bar on the screen the faster you'll scrub!

Additional Notes
This build requires Ember Firmware V3.0, which can be found at https://freeflysystems.com/support/ember-support
App control requires changing USB Mode from Disk to Network on the camera UI, over Wifi, or by holding down the select button when inserting the USB Cable (the cable must already inserted on one end)
The v2.0 App will remain available on TestFlight for 90 days. contact support@freeflysystems.com for more information.

### 2.4.1 — 2025-06-11

Loop Tool - loop playback on markers, or whole clip
Higher FPS playback over Wifi
Custom buttons
Additional active frame lines support

The following changes require camera firmware v2.2.54

App State synchronized with HDMI over USB
Fixes issue setting Reel/Cam ID on disk formatting
Wifi control over USB
Supports focus/Iris control during recording

### 2.4 — 2025-06-04

Loop Tool - loop playback on Markers, or whole clip
Higher FPS Playback over Wifi
Custom Buttons
Additional active Frame lines support

These Changes Require Camera Firmware v2.2.52

App State synchronized with HDMI over USB
Fixes issue setting Reel/Cam ID on Disk Formatting
Wifi Control over USB
Supports Focus/Iris Control during Recording

### 2.3.1 — 2025-04-03

New in 2.3.1
Hotfix related to amplify playback

New in 2.3
Wifi configuration over USB with camera fw v2.2.52
Smooth fast-forward over USB at 3x speed or higher
Additional Aspect Ratios in Frame Guides
Adds White Color option for focus peaking
Adds notification when magnify is enabled
Persistent Export Settings
Improved logic for default export FPS
Fixes issues exporting at FPS other than Base FPS over USB

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