Comparison

foolcontrol vs CineTemp

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

Head to head
About

foolcontrol

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
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Simple record + last clip review remote control App for RED™ DIGITAL CINEMA CAMERAS. —————— This is NOT the complete version of foolcontrol, available to purchase separately but a version that will let you monitor your camera settings but only trigger start / stop. —————— foolcontrol-r works with any RED DSMC and DSMC2 cameras via wifi connectivity. RED WEAPON, EPIC-W, SCARLET-W and RAVEN all have built in wifi, ready for foolcontrol. RED EPIC or SCARLET requires the use of either : - RED lemo to cat5 ethernet cable and a GIG-E wireless router. - RED REDLink bridge wifi module. - Teradek COLR and GIG-E to lemo cable. - RTMotion Latitude —————— connection tips : foolcolor.net/tips.pdf more info, video demos and support : http://foolcolor.net/foolcontrol_iOS IG : @mikafool Please note : This application requires iOS 8.1 and up and will only work with RED DSMC cameras. It does not work with the RED ONE or any other camera. Focus control requires a RED Canon or Nikon mount and a compatible electronic lens.

About

CineTemp

This tool helps filmmakers and cinematographers measure color temperature and ND values using their iPhone camera. It offers real-time readings, a luminance histogram, and a library for saving shot notes and metadata to ensure color consistency.

Highlights
  • Color temperature readings via iPhone camera
  • ND calculation via iPhone camera
  • Real-time measurements with multiple lenses
  • Luminance histogram
  • Location-aware shot library
  • Scene comparison tools
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KEY FEATURES: • Approximate color temperature readings through your iPhone camera • Approximate ND calculation through your iPhone camera • Real-time values using wide, telephoto, and front-facing lenses • Luminance histogram • Location-aware shot library with custom notes and metadata • Scene comparison tools to assist with color consistency Perfect for: • Location scouting • Pre-production planning • On-set color adjustments • White balance optimization • Multi-camera coordination Created by filmmakers for filmmakers, CineTemp is designed to simplify your workflow and support your creative vision. While it’s not total replacement for dedicated hardware, CineTemp offers an intuitive way to make informed color decisions. The app seamlessly integrates with most iPhone cameras, and the customizable interface keeps essential tools at your fingertips. Save and organize your readings with automatic time, date, and location tagging to streamline your pre-production process. Join the creators using CineTemp to elevate their craft. Download now and explore an innovative approach to color temperature measurement.

Screenshots

foolcontrol2 screens
CineTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: foolcontrol at $4.99 against CineTemp's $19.99. foolcontrol also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.6). CineTemp's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (94% vs 67%). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

foolcontrol costs $4.99 and CineTemp $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CineTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CineTemp has 43 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 94% of CineTemp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

foolcontrol ships an update every 6 weeks, CineTemp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
foolcontrol versus CineTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfoolcontrolCineTemp
Price$4.99 — better$19.99
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.9 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#32 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikael LubtchanskyTKNYE

Customer experience

foolcontrol

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

CineTemp

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

None

foolcontrol

No in-app purchases

None

CineTemp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is foolcontrol free?
foolcontrol costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CineTemp free?
CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, foolcontrol or CineTemp?
CineTemp is rated higher. foolcontrol averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CineTemp averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.
Do foolcontrol or CineTemp have ads?
Neither foolcontrol nor CineTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, foolcontrol or CineTemp?
foolcontrol ships an update every 6 weeks, and CineTemp every 3 weeks. Most recently, foolcontrol was updated on November 2, 2026 and CineTemp on November 4, 2026.

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