INKontrol vs Second Shooter Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
INKontrol
Control RED digital cinema cameras remotely via WiFi. The free version offers basic camera discovery and a 5-minute connection. A subscription unlocks full control, including start/stop recording, clip review, and menu navigation.
- Discover RED cameras via WiFi
- Connect to RED DSMC2 cameras
- Start/Stop recording
- Clip review
- Metadata display and update
- Navigate camera menus
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• FREE Version of INKontrol: - Discovers and Lists RED DSMC Cameras within WiFi range. - Connects to a RED camera for 5 mins. - Click on ‘IP’ Icon at top of screen if you do not have a Red Camera to test with. (Sample Red Menu Data will be used) - HUD (Head Up Display) shows critical camera data. • SUBSCRIBED Functionality: - Enables Full Access to INKontrol functionality. - Connection to all Red DSMC2 digital cinema cameras. - Stop & Start recording. - Clip review (on Cameras external display). - Display and Update of Metadata displayed in INKontrol's GUI. - Navigation of Red Menu using dedicated GUI. - Full Access to all future App enhancements. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information details the nature of the auto-renewable subscription available within INKontrol: • Title of Publication or Service : - INK Full Access : Fully INKontrol • Length of Subscription (time period and content or services provided during each subscription period) : - Subscription starts from the moment that it has been purchased for a period of one calendar year from the date of that purchase. - Subscription functionality is detailed in the section above called 'SUBSCRIBED Functionality'. This will expanded during successive App upgrades. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • A link to INKontrol website (with Terms of Use, Privacy Policy available as clickable URLs): http://www.inkontrol.red/ • Direct link to the Terms of Use / Privacy Policy URL: https://ajnewma8.wixsite.com/inkontrol/copy-of-privacy-policy-1
Second Shooter Remote
Control and program Kessler Second Shooter motion control systems wirelessly. Create cinematic camera moves, time lapses, and stop motion animations with up to 10 keyframes per axis. Supports Bluetooth controllers for enhanced operation.
- Remote operation of motion control systems
- Program cinematic camera moves
- Create time lapse and stop motion
- Up to 10 keyframes per axis
- Bluetooth controller support
- Automatic firmware updates
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Second Shooter Remote is the mobile companion app for programming and remotely operating smooth, cinematic camera moves using the Kessler Second Shooter motion control system. The simple, intuitive design allows users to operate their Second Shooter system from the palm of their hand with ease. Just pair the app to the Second Shooter Pro controller via WiFi and start shooting cinematic live video, time lapse, and stop motion animation, with up to 10 keyframe moves per axis. Second Shooter Remote also allows users to pair a Playstation or Xbox controller via bluetooth as an additional control interface for programming and remotely operating your Second Shooter system. Finally, Second Shooter Remote now makes it easier than ever to keep your Second Shooter Pro controller firmware up to date with automatic updates via the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Shooter Remote at none against INKontrol's 1. Second Shooter Remote also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). INKontrol's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating 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
Both are free to download. INKontrol sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.49 per year. Second Shooter Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for INKontrol against 5.0 for Second Shooter Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
INKontrol ships an update every 6 weeks, Second Shooter Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INKontrol | Second Shooter Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Antony Newman | Kessler Crane Inc. |
Customer experience
INKontrol
Second Shooter Remote
In-app purchases
INKontrol
- Full Access$9.491 Year
Second Shooter Remote
No in-app purchases
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