# foolcontrol vs LensKit

The clearest difference is price: LensKit at Free against foolcontrol's $4.99. LensKit also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (56 vs 2). foolcontrol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LensKit is free to download; foolcontrol costs $4.99 up front. LensKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. foolcontrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

LensKit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LensKit has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of foolcontrol's written reviews are positive against 70% of LensKit's.

foolcontrol ships an update every 6 weeks, LensKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | foolcontrol | LensKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foolcontrol-r/id1083887280/reviews) | **[4.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 29 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikael Lubtchansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/888231703) | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) |

## What reviewers say

### foolcontrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foolcontrol-r/id1083887280)

This app provides remote control functionality for RED DIGITAL CINEMA CAMERAS, allowing users to monitor settings and trigger start/stop recording. It connects via Wi-Fi to compatible DSMC and DSMC2 camera models.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Monitor camera settings, Trigger start/stop recording, Wi-Fi connectivity, DSMC and DSMC2 camera support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LensKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746)

This app provides professional tools for filmmakers and cinematographers, offering extensive lens specifications, camera coverage simulations, and advanced depth of field calculations. It helps plan shoots, make on-set decisions, and ensure compatibility with various cameras and lenses, including Netflix-approved formats.

**Highlights:** Extensive lens database (2000+ lenses), Camera sensor coverage simulation, Lens matching for various configurations, Depth of field calculator, Shot preview and framing simulation, Netflix 4K mandate compliance tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is foolcontrol free?

foolcontrol costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LensKit free?

LensKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, foolcontrol or LensKit?

LensKit is rated higher. foolcontrol averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LensKit averages 4.9 from 56 ratings.

### Do foolcontrol or LensKit have ads?

Neither foolcontrol nor LensKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, foolcontrol or LensKit?

foolcontrol ships an update every 6 weeks, and LensKit every 2 months. Most recently, foolcontrol was updated on October 2, 2026 and LensKit on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*