Predilux vs Obsidian Remote Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Predilux
This app helps photographers and videographers predict light exposure based on light source and distance. It also allows inverse measurement of distance by specifying exposure, considering various camera and light source settings, and gels.
- Predict light exposure
- Measure distance to light source
- Adjust camera settings (FPS, ISO, Shutter)
- Configure light source settings
- Apply gel effects (Diffusion, CTO/CTB, +- Green)
- Experimentally verified results
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Predilux lets you predict the exposure (key light) measured by a light meter, by choosing a light source and a distance. Or inversely measure the distance to the light source by specifying the exposure. Predilux takes into account camera settings (FPS, ISO, Shutter), source settings (Focalization, Lens, Grid, etc.) and gels (Diffusion, CTO/CTB, CTS, +- Green, and dozen of effects). All results have been experimentally verified with a light meter in rental shops. Predilux does not rely on constructor’s data. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Predilux is switching its pricing model to a monthly subscription. Starting Sept 1st 2023, Predilux will cost $14.99/year or $1.49/mo (cancel anytime). If you buy Predilux now, you will be eligible for 2 years free. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Obsidian Remote Controller
Control your Kandao Obsidian VR camera remotely from your mobile device. Preview footage in real-time and adjust manual camera settings like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Remote camera control
- Real-time preview
- Manual camera settings (ISO, shutter speed, white balance)
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
- Control imaging modules
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Obsidian Remote allows users to have remote control of Kandao Obsidian VR camera through mobile devices with conection of Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth. It supports real-time preview and provides rich manual settings (ISO, shutter speed and white balance,ect.) to control every imaging module of the Obsidian camera.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Predilux at 3.5 against Obsidian Remote Controller's 1.0. Predilux also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%). Obsidian Remote Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). 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. Predilux sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Obsidian Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Predilux holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Predilux's written reviews are positive against 0% of Obsidian Remote Controller's.
Predilux ships an update every 4 months, Obsidian Remote Controller every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Predilux | Obsidian Remote Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WID LLC | KanDao Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Predilux
Obsidian Remote Controller
In-app purchases
Predilux
- Predilux$14.991 Year
Obsidian Remote Controller
No in-app purchases
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