Comparison

AG ROP vs HC ROP

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

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About

AG ROP

Control compatible Panasonic camera recorders wirelessly from your iPad. Adjust camera settings, zoom, focus, and even preview recorded clips. Ideal for remote camera setups.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera control
  • Camera setting adjustment
  • Zoom, focus, and iris control
  • Preview recorded clips
  • Thumbnail view
  • Remote lens operation
Features
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[DESCRIPTION] AG ROP (AG Remote Operation Panel) App enables wireless remote control of the Camera Recorder. The control screen of the AG ROP displays large numerals and provides upper and lower touch keys for easy understanding and use. In addition to the multitude of control functions, such as camera setting, picture quality adjustment, REC start/stop and menu setting, AG ROP enables the control of the Camera Recorder’s internal lens for remote operation of the i.ZOOM, zoom and focus. This provides extra versatility when, for example, the Camera Recorder is set up on a crane. It also displays a thumbnail view and a preview view, so clips(*1) recorded can be displayed as thumbnails and previewed(*2) on an iPad. *1 The thumbnail of only the sub-recording (8 Mbps) of dual codec recording is supported for AG-DVX200. *2 Only the sub-recording (8 Mbps) of dual codec recording is supported for AG-DVX200 / AG-UX180 / AG-UX170 / HC-X1. [SUPPORTED MODELS] Panasonic AG-DVX200 / AG-UX90 / AG-UX180 / AG-UX170 / HC-X1 [SUPPORTED OS] iOS11 or later [NOTE] Optional Wi-Fi module, Panasonic AJ-WM30/WM50 (sold separately) is necessary for wireless connectivity. [CONTROLLABLE FUNCTIONS] i.ZOOM/ZOOM/FOCUS KNEE (ON/OFF) TCG (TC/UB display and setting) REC CHK REC S/S SHUTTER (OFF/FIX/SS) GAIN WB (PRST/A/B/AWB/ABB) M.PED IRIS (AUTO/MANUAL) PAINTING GAIN (R/B) Menu display and setting USER Button Switching CAM/BAR Output image Character output ON/OFF [OTHER FUNCTIONS] CAM. INFO (display camera recorder info) THUMB (display and playback of camera clip) Remaining media display LOCK (disable operation on AG ROP App) WARNING indicator

About

HC ROP

This app allows wireless remote control of Panasonic HC-X and AG-CX series memory camera recorders. It provides a touch-based GUI for viewing status, adjusting settings like focus, zoom, and white balance, and controlling recording functions.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Camera status display
  • Intuitive touch interface
  • Adjust camera settings
  • Control recording functions
  • Switch between multiple cameras
Features
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=== Name of App === HC ROP (HC series memory camera recorder Remote Operation Panel) === Description === HC ROP is a control program that enables the wireless remote control of the memory camera recorder "Panasonic HC-X series" and "Panasonic AG-CX series"(excluding some models). It provides a GUI that displays status information, settings and user switch status in a single screen and the ability to change camera settings intuitively using a screen touch. Buttons such as user buttons and REC S/S button in screen can manipulate camera recorder. HC ROP cam manipulate one memory camera reorder by switching up to eight memory camera reorders. Please tap a "?" button to see a hint for usage of this app. === Applicable Model === HC-X1500, HC-X2000、HC-X1200、HC-X1600、HC-X1800、HC-X2100、HC-X2、HC-X20 AG-CX7, AG-CX8, AG-CX10, AG-CX98、AG-CX20、AG-CX100、AG-CX18 === Supported OS === iOS 15 or later iPadOS 15 or later === Features === 1. Camera status display - List of camera information - ND/CC FILTER - ZOOM/FOCUS - KNEE - TCG - Remaining time of recording media 2. CONTROLLABLE FUNCTIONS - SHUTTER (AUTO/MANUAL) - GAIN - WHITE BALANCE(PRE/A/B, AWB, ABB) - MASTER PEDESTAL - IRIS(AUTO/MANUAL) - Painting GAIN(R/B) - USER SW (1-9) - MENU display and setting - HELP - LOCK(disable operation on HC ROP) - ZOOM(i.ZOOM/i.ZOOM_OFF) - FOCUS(AUTO/MANUAL) - KNEE(AUTO/MANUAL(MID)) - TCG(TC/UB display and setting) - REC CHECK - REC Start/Stop 3. Settings and switching of a connected camera You can set or switch connected cameras in a connect setting panel by tapping a connect manipulation button in the screen. Please refer to "CONNECTION" item by tapping "?" for details. === NOTE === (1)Permission for the local network is required since iOS14. If you cannot connect the app to the camera, make the following settings. 1. Open "Settings" on iPhone/iPad 2. Select "Privacy">"Local Network" 3. Set "HC ROP" to "ON" (2)In iOS, camera information may not be displayed correctly on the app screen.This can be fixed by turning on airplane mode and then turning off again. 1. Close "CX ROP". 2. Select "Settings" on the device home screen 3. Turn on "Airplane mode" 4. Turn off "Airplane mode" 5. Launch "CX ROP" *These settings need to be repeated after turning off or restarting the device.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HC ROP at every 8 months against AG ROP's every 39 months. HC ROP also leads on device support (3 vs 1). AG ROP's advantage is review sentiment (13% vs 3%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

AG ROP holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of AG ROP's written reviews are positive against 3% of HC ROP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AG ROP ships an update every 39 months, HC ROP every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AG ROP versus HC ROP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAG ROPHC ROP
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (7 ratings) — better1.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews — better3.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.Panasonic Holdings Corporation

Customer experience

AG ROP

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

HC ROP

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive3.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.0%

In-app purchases

None

AG ROP

No in-app purchases

None

HC ROP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AG ROP free?
AG ROP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HC ROP free?
HC ROP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AG ROP or HC ROP?
AG ROP is rated higher. AG ROP averages 1.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while HC ROP averages 1.4 from 9 ratings.
Do AG ROP or HC ROP have ads?
Neither AG ROP nor HC ROP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AG ROP or HC ROP?
AG ROP ships an update every 39 months, and HC ROP every 8 months. Most recently, AG ROP was updated on August 31, 2026 and HC ROP on September 20, 2026.

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