INKontrol vs GhostOSC
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
GhostOSC
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GhostOSC is your hands-free remote control for Blackout Lighting Console. Talk, and GhostOSC will interpret and send OSC commands to Blackout. GhostOSC also includes a number/button pad for discrete remote operations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GhostOSC at none against INKontrol's 1. GhostOSC also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). INKontrol's advantage is iOS requirement (14.4 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support 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. GhostOSC asks for nothing beyond the download.
INKontrol ships an update every 6 weeks, GhostOSC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INKontrol | GhostOSC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Antony Newman | Electric Eye AB |
In-app purchases
INKontrol
- Full Access$9.491 Year
GhostOSC
No in-app purchases









