# Artemis Director's Viewfinder vs RED control pro

The clearest difference is price: Artemis Director's Viewfinder at Free against RED control pro's $499.99. Artemis Director's Viewfinder also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (186 vs 5). RED control pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (75% vs 63%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Artemis Director's Viewfinder is free to download; RED control pro costs $499.99 up front. Artemis Director's Viewfinder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RED control pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Artemis Director's Viewfinder against 4.2 for RED control pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artemis Director's Viewfinder has 186 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Artemis Director's Viewfinder's written reviews are positive against 75% of RED control pro's.

Artemis Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 days, RED control pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artemis Director's Viewfinder | RED control pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $499.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-directors-viewfinder/id1164523253/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control-pro/id1600653443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 85 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chemical Wedding](https://appshunter.io/developer/311648873) | [RED Digital Cinema](https://appshunter.io/developer/632147766) |

## What reviewers say

### Artemis Director's Viewfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-directors-viewfinder/id1164523253)

This app provides a comprehensive database of professional cameras and lenses, allowing filmmakers to visualize shots with custom formats. It streamlines communication between directors and cinematographers, ensuring everyone is aligned on the exact frame.

**Highlights:** Professional camera and lens database, Custom camera format support, Accurate shot visualization, Streamlined crew communication, Location scouting tool, Blocking rehearsal recording

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| External Camera Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Helios View | $9.99 | one-time |
| Core License | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Essential tool for cinematographers and filmmakers
- 👍 Intuitive viewfinder with accurate focal length simulation
- 📸 Comprehensive camera and lens database
- 🤝 Exceptional customer support and responsive developer
- 🎯 Useful for pre-production planning and location scouting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues across iOS versions
- ⚠️ App closes immediately after opening on newer iPhones
- 📸 Missing or lost photos after updates
- 🔒 Requires full photo library access with privacy concerns
- ⏱️ Slow performance between shots and when taking photos

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after iOS updates
- Photos disappear from library and app after taking them
- Focus issues in viewfinder - won't focus or loses focus during recording
- App freezes when viewing previously taken photos
- Performance degradation with photo albums exceeding 80 images

**Requested features**

- Add Nikon ZR camera support
- Update database with newer camera models (Canon RF mount, Fuji X-H2S, Lumix models)
- Widget for quick app launch
- Save multiple camera and lens profiles for quick switching
- Custom anamorphic squeeze ratios


### RED control pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control-pro/id1600653443)

This application provides advanced control for select RED cinema cameras, enabling multi-camera setups and live stream monitoring. It offers features like FTP access, LUT management, and independent image orientation, with a redesigned interface for larger screens and macOS compatibility.

**Highlights:** Advanced control for V-RAPTOR and KOMODO cameras, Multi-camera array management, Live stream monitoring, FTP file access, Advanced LUT, CDL, and PRESET management, Independent image orientation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artemis Director's Viewfinder free?

Artemis Director's Viewfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RED control pro free?

RED control pro costs $499.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Artemis Director's Viewfinder or RED control pro?

RED control pro is rated higher. Artemis Director's Viewfinder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while RED control pro averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Artemis Director's Viewfinder or RED control pro have ads?

Neither Artemis Director's Viewfinder nor RED control pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artemis Director's Viewfinder or RED control pro?

Artemis Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 days, and RED control pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Artemis Director's Viewfinder was updated on October 26, 2026 and RED control pro on October 17, 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.*