Comparison

tcCalc vs RED_CONTROL

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

Head to head
About

tcCalc

This calculator specializes in timecode and frame-based calculations, offering a familiar interface for quick conversions and duration calculations. It supports multiple frame rates and allows for easy copying and pasting of results.

Highlights
  • Timecode and frame calculations
  • Convert between timecode and frames
  • Supports multiple frame rates
  • Automatic value adjustment
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Memory function
  • Calculation history
Features
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tcCalc is a calculator built for one job: timecode math in video production. Add and subtract timecode, let it handle drop frame for you, and switch to a frame count with a single tap - all with the feel of an ordinary calculator. Supported frame rates 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 fps, plus hh:mm:ss for working without frames. Drop frame is applied automatically at 29.97 and 59.94 fps. Features - Add and subtract timecode - One-tap switching between timecode and frame count - Automatic drop frame handling (29.97 / 59.94 fps) - hh:mm:ss mode - Constant calculation for repeating the same operation - Memory functions (add, subtract, recall, clear) - Calculation history (up to 20 entries, tap to restore) - Copy and paste - Dark mode - iPhone and iPad, all four orientations - Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support Simple by design - No ads - No in-app purchases - No network access - works entirely offline - No analytics and no tracking Whether you are timing a shoot, finding an edit point, or adding up the length of your footage, tcCalc keeps the math out of your way.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Direct camera control
  • Live streaming
  • Full menu navigation
  • Customizable interface
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Full-screen option
Features
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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.

Screenshots

tcCalc4 screens
RED_CONTROL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RED_CONTROL at Free against tcCalc's $0.99. RED_CONTROL also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). tcCalc's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

RED_CONTROL is free to download; tcCalc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

tcCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of tcCalc's written reviews are positive against 56% of RED_CONTROL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tcCalc ships an update every 3 months, RED_CONTROL every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
tcCalc versus RED_CONTROL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertcCalcRED_CONTROL
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (76 ratings) — better4.1 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better55.9% of reviews
Number of ratings76 — better53
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRYUICHIROU SHIMONORED Digital Cinema

Customer experience

tcCalc

All ratings76 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative21.1%

RED_CONTROL

All ratings53 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative38.2%

In-app purchases

None

tcCalc

No in-app purchases

None

RED_CONTROL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tcCalc free?
tcCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RED_CONTROL free?
RED_CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tcCalc or RED_CONTROL?
tcCalc is rated higher. tcCalc averages 4.7 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while RED_CONTROL averages 4.1 from 53 ratings.
Do tcCalc or RED_CONTROL have ads?
Neither tcCalc nor RED_CONTROL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tcCalc or RED_CONTROL?
tcCalc ships an update every 3 months, and RED_CONTROL every 4 weeks. Most recently, tcCalc was updated on September 23, 2026 and RED_CONTROL on July 30, 2026.

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