ZoeLog vs RED_CONTROL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZoeLog
Streamline camera reporting for film and TV productions. This app replaces paper logbooks with custom keypads for fast data entry and cloud syncing for team-wide access. Generate professional PDF reports and share them easily with your crew.
- Custom keypads for fast logging
- Automatic cloud syncing
- Searchable camera reports
- Professional PDF report generation
- Real-time team sharing
- Offline use with automatic backup
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ZoeLog is designed to replace your old paper log book. Custom keypads make logging takes, lenses, and filters as fast as writing by hand. Everybody on the same job has the same notes, because it syncs to the cloud automatically. If you've ever accidentally taken a log book home with you, you know why ZoeLog exists. Built for ACs, script supervisors, and VFX teams who need searchable, sharable camera reports. No more flipping through pages to find that matching focal length. Your whole team's notes are in your pocket, the moment you need them. - Fast entry Smart keypads built for every field, so you can spend less time typing, and Smartfill copies over the notes that don't change every setup. - Professional reports Clean, readable PDFs you can hand off to post at the end of the day. - Share with anyone Invite other ZoeLog users to the log, and they'll see updates in real time. For everyone else, email, print, or even text your log to them. You control who has access. It's even cross-platform. - Never lose your log Everything backs up to the cloud automatically, so you're good if you accidentally take your phone for a swim. You can even use your log offline. It'll back up when you have service again. - Free to try One week, full access, no commitment, no credit card.
RED_CONTROL
Control your RED V-RAPTOR™ or KOMODO™ camera directly from your iOS device. This free app offers a customizable interface for live streaming, full menu navigation, and flexible display modes.
- Direct camera control
- Live streaming
- Full menu navigation
- Customizable interface
- Portrait and landscape modes
- Full-screen option
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The RED Control App gives users complete control over their V-RAPTOR™ or KOMODO™ Camera. This free app is easy to use and controls the camera directly from your iOS device. The app offers users a unique customizable interface and the ability to live stream from the camera, navigate the entire menu, and offers both portrait and landscape modes with a full-screen option. Note: RED Control App is compatible with V-RAPTOR, V-RAPTOR XL, V-RAPTOR X and XE, KOMODO-X, and KOMODO 6K only. Not available for use with DSMC2 or previous generation RED cameras. Lens control requires a compatible electronic lens.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZoeLog at 4.7 against RED_CONTROL's 4.1. ZoeLog also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 56%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). RED_CONTROL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, 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. ZoeLog sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RED_CONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZoeLog holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of ZoeLog's written reviews are positive against 56% of RED_CONTROL's.
ZoeLog ships an update weekly, RED_CONTROL monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZoeLog | RED_CONTROL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (35 ratings) — better | 4.1 (53 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 55.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 53 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zoe Van Brunt | RED Digital Cinema |
Customer experience
ZoeLog
RED_CONTROL
In-app purchases
ZoeLog
- 1 Month2 variants$4.99
- Multiple Months2 variants$4.99
- 1 Year2 variants$49.99
RED_CONTROL
No in-app purchases








