# RED_CONTROL — user reviews

> 34 indexed App Store user reviews of RED_CONTROL by RED Digital Cinema, rated 4.10/5 from 53 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control/id1514864599/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control/id1514864599.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 35 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 6

## Newest reviews (10 of 34)

### 2/5 — Doesn’t not work on iPhone 16pro

*2024-11-18, version 2.4.6*

Fallowing all the steps every works until trying to find the camera on my app it doesn’t appear at all, anyone had the same problem?

### 4/5 — Nice App Feature idea

*2023-12-07*

It would be nice to record h264 or mov proxies / videos to the camera roll for social media or quick BTS videos.

### 2/5 — Not bad

*2023-08-20, version 2.1.1*

Works alright. Just no good on an iPad. Where’s the iPad version? Get on with RED…zzzzz

Update: the iPad version turned up… $800. Someone seriously need to look into RED’s business ethics here.

### 4/5 — Add a flip lock

*2023-04-06*

How to lock the screen so that the interface does not turn over? Every time you turn it over, the full screen mode gets lost. It is very uncomfortable.

### 4/5 — Getting better and better…

*2022-09-14, version 1.8.8*

One crucial think I’d like to see is in full screen mode, when I ONLY see the video image I’d like to see a red bar/box when recording. Right now no indication and previous version had that. 
Additionally now there is screen real estate above in 2.35 aspect. Would be cool to have buttons up there. 
Still DME link g issues but ne thing users need to know is that if your iPhone doesn’t connect you need to turn off all the radios except Wi-Fi. Then it’ll work. 
Still issues to get into full screen when double tapping on image. About 50% of the time. Only a restart of app can fix it. 

Thanks for your hard work.

### 2/5 — Not working on latest iphone 13 pro max

*2022-07-30, version 1.87*

App does not detect camera on iPhone 13 Pro Max with software 15.6

Tried on two different phones, same result.

Works on old iphone X and iPad pro without issue.

### 4/5 — Needs iPad Resolution Support

*2021-11-17, version 1.78*

Great App but it’s missing the higher resolution needed for full screen viewing on an iPad. Hopefully RED has that update already under development.

### 4/5 — No native iPad support?

*2021-09-28, version 1.69*

I love this app! I’m just confused why there’s no native iPad support. I use an iPad mini as my monitor on my Komodo and an iPad Pro as a secondary monitor. I have to use the iPhone version of this app and stretch it full screen which causes a low resolution UI and pixelated monitoring.

### 3/5 — Feature Request

*2021-03-24*

Please please include focus peaking in ur next update. Otherwise nice but without focus not a replacement for monitor.

### 3/5 — Very nice, missing crucial functions

*2020-11-11, version 1.3.1*

I'm a big fan of this app overall, but it's missing some key features and has a few bugs to iron out.

It really needs peaking on the video signal to the phone. You can activate peaking to SDI thru the phone, but that doesn't help if you're trying to use a phone as monitor. Even with the Komodo Link this isn't available. Same for false colors.

The Link is disappointing. I was (still am) hoping that the app gives more functionality when connected thru the Link. Zero rn

The main "bug" that's very inconvenient is the pinch to go to full screen not working. I think a dedicated button is probably the way to go. Or double/triple tap. It works 1/10 times for me atm, across 3 devices

Really hoping to see this go even further! It's cool to play with, but not reliable enough quite yet for set. Keep improving please!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Meh

*2025-12-04, version 2.8.1*

No longer connects to my red after app update. Nothing new from red

### 1/5 — Great app. Poor wireless connectivity

*2025-05-31, version 2.6.8*

Lots of features…if your camera will connect. Many problems getting the app to connect to the camera directly or over existing WiFi networks. When I managed to get it connected, video display has a 10-15 second delay. About 1fps. Tried this over multiple different networks. Even usb connectivity was much delayed and connection was hard to obtain. So lots of controls, but almost no way to connect to those controls rendering the app literally unusable. Had this problem for about 18 months now. No solutions from RED.

### 1/5 — Bricked on new iphone update

*2025-05-05, version 2.6.6*

broken

### 1/5 — Worked Temporarily

*2025-03-14, version 2.6.0*

This app no longer works in the current 2.6 build. I have the latestest firmware on my komodo, and on my iPhone 15pro, and after allllll the troubleshooting the app still wont recognize my camera. My iPad, running an earlier version of the app 2.4.6 is working fine. There is no way to download a previous version of the app and red isn’t answering.

### 1/5 — TERRIBLE

*2024-06-11, version 2.3.8*

This app does not work with a USB C connection to the red Komodo. After paying $700 for the link adapter, this is completely useless without a functioning RED control App.  Support takes at least 2 days to reply that is not of any help either.
They should make the iPad app free for compensation

### 1/5 — Ive lost the iphone folder

*2024-01-16*

All good with the app but i had and iphone folder where I use to store information about shooting along the red files, and now they are lost! Any help?

### 1/5 — Does not work on my iPhone 14 Pro Max

*2023-05-09, version 2.0.1*

Does not work on my iPhone 14 Pro Max. The phone is able to connect to the camera, but the app does not see it. Tried many times. Clicking on “get started” crashes the app. Others have seemingly reported similar issues with other iPhone models that have not been addressed.

### 1/5 — Will not find my camera despite settings being correct

*2022-11-23, version 1.92*

My Komodo will not show up in the app on my iPhone 12 Pro no matter what I do. I know I have the setting correct, because it shows up on my iPad no problem - so I am able to do it successfully - just not on my iPhone. Also, when I hit the buttons Get Started or Red Support, the app crashes. Every time. This is garbage.

### 2/5 — Horrible connection

*2026-02-18, version 2.9.1*

Terrible connection stability when in ad-hoc mode, even when I’m less than 10ft from camera. The app constantly disconnects when using.

### 2/5 — Lost Connection

*2026-01-16, version 2.9.1*

Everytime this app updated to a newer version it loses the ability to connect to my Komodo

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Great, could it control external focus motor?

*2025-10-11, version 2.8.0*

Is there a way to control an external focus motor via the app?

### 5/5 — Great App

*2025-02-09*

Thanks Mikael for great app for RED Camera control. Very easy to use, fast and very stable. I highly recommend the app to anyone who is going to use a Red camera.

Congrats @Fabiocinema

### 5/5 — Incredibly well made

*2024-09-12*

It’s hand downs the best camera control app from any manufacturer. It allows to to have the total control of the Red Camera, every button can be customised, there are no artificial limitations, unlike the apps from Sony or canon. I have also an ARRI Alexa, and the app from ARRI is nowhere close to this one.

### 5/5 — Прекрасно

*2023-09-26*

Все отлично, но хотелось бы улучшить скорость соединения после разблокировки экрана и добавить поддержку iwatch.

### 5/5 — Using with Link

*2023-06-08, version 2.0.8*

Using with the Komodo Link. The latency is there but minimal. Starts pretty much every time. Sometimes I have to pull the usb side and replug in. 

One request would be to have the record button when zoomed in. Other than that super happy with this setup. It’s light it’s accurate and it works! Crazy to not need monitors anymore!

### 5/5 — Face Detect is not working

*2023-06-03*

Looks like face detect autofocus not working

### 5/5 — Cool

*2022-02-14*

I like it. Sometime using with my iPhone!

### 5/5 — Desqueeze

*2021-09-01*

Any way to desqueeze anamorphic footage 2x regardless of recording mode? 

Could it control a DJI RS2? Esp. Focus Motor?

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-05-19, version 1.4.7*

Awesome app to use with KOMODO, I do wish it comes with an iPad version tho.

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2020-12-06*

The app it’s just great. I’m using my iPhone as a field monitor, it works really well. 
Would be even better if it had the ability to see “peaking” to assist focus. Doesn’t work with red link adaptor at the moment I’m writing

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