Comparison

VARICAM ROP vs HC ROP

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

Head to head
About

VARICAM ROP

This application provides a graphical interface for remotely controlling VariCam cinema cameras. It mirrors the camera's control panel for a familiar user experience, allowing adjustments to various settings and recording functions.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • GUI mirroring camera panel
  • Adjust recording format
  • Control FPS, color, shutter, EI
  • White balance and timecode settings
  • REC start/stop
  • USER switch control
Features
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■ Name of App VARICAM ROP (VARICAM Remote Operation Panel) ■ Description VARICAM ROP is a control program that enables the remote control of VariCam series cinema cameras. It can provide a GUI that is close to the control panel on the camera. It is designed so that users can control the camera without feeling uncomfortable. To see how to connect it with VariCam, how to operate it and what limitations it has, please refer to the following page. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/varicam/rop/index.html * Note: For wireless LAN connection with the camera, AJ-WM30 or AJ-WM50 wireless module needs to be purchased separately. ■ Applicable Models VariCam 35 VariCam LT VariCam HS VariCam Pure ■ Supported OS iOS 11 or later ■ Features 1. HOME Screen Display This corresponds to VariCam’s HOME screen. The settings for recording format, etc. can be checked. 2. Information Display and Setting of the Following Items - FPS - COLOR - SHUTTER - EI - SYSTEM MODE - WHITE BALANCE - TIMECODE - INFO - AUDIO - DAILIES 3. REC Start/Stop Control Using the REC switch on the screen, the recording can be started/stopped. 4. USER Switch Control Using the USER switch on the screen, the function assigned to VariCam’s USER switch can be executed.

About

HC ROP

This app allows wireless remote control of Panasonic HC-X and AG-CX series memory camera recorders. It provides a touch-based GUI for viewing status, adjusting settings like focus, zoom, and white balance, and controlling recording functions.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Camera status display
  • Intuitive touch interface
  • Adjust camera settings
  • Control recording functions
  • Switch between multiple cameras
Features
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=== Name of App === HC ROP (HC series memory camera recorder Remote Operation Panel) === Description === HC ROP is a control program that enables the wireless remote control of the memory camera recorder "Panasonic HC-X series" and "Panasonic AG-CX series"(excluding some models). It provides a GUI that displays status information, settings and user switch status in a single screen and the ability to change camera settings intuitively using a screen touch. Buttons such as user buttons and REC S/S button in screen can manipulate camera recorder. HC ROP cam manipulate one memory camera reorder by switching up to eight memory camera reorders. Please tap a "?" button to see a hint for usage of this app. === Applicable Model === HC-X1500, HC-X2000、HC-X1200、HC-X1600、HC-X1800、HC-X2100、HC-X2、HC-X20 AG-CX7, AG-CX8, AG-CX10, AG-CX98、AG-CX20、AG-CX100、AG-CX18 === Supported OS === iOS 15 or later iPadOS 15 or later === Features === 1. Camera status display - List of camera information - ND/CC FILTER - ZOOM/FOCUS - KNEE - TCG - Remaining time of recording media 2. CONTROLLABLE FUNCTIONS - SHUTTER (AUTO/MANUAL) - GAIN - WHITE BALANCE(PRE/A/B, AWB, ABB) - MASTER PEDESTAL - IRIS(AUTO/MANUAL) - Painting GAIN(R/B) - USER SW (1-9) - MENU display and setting - HELP - LOCK(disable operation on HC ROP) - ZOOM(i.ZOOM/i.ZOOM_OFF) - FOCUS(AUTO/MANUAL) - KNEE(AUTO/MANUAL(MID)) - TCG(TC/UB display and setting) - REC CHECK - REC Start/Stop 3. Settings and switching of a connected camera You can set or switch connected cameras in a connect setting panel by tapping a connect manipulation button in the screen. Please refer to "CONNECTION" item by tapping "?" for details. === NOTE === (1)Permission for the local network is required since iOS14. If you cannot connect the app to the camera, make the following settings. 1. Open "Settings" on iPhone/iPad 2. Select "Privacy">"Local Network" 3. Set "HC ROP" to "ON" (2)In iOS, camera information may not be displayed correctly on the app screen.This can be fixed by turning on airplane mode and then turning off again. 1. Close "CX ROP". 2. Select "Settings" on the device home screen 3. Turn on "Airplane mode" 4. Turn off "Airplane mode" 5. Launch "CX ROP" *These settings need to be repeated after turning off or restarting the device.

Screenshots

VARICAM ROP2 screens
HC ROP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VARICAM ROP at 3.4 against HC ROP's 1.4. VARICAM ROP also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VARICAM ROP holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of VARICAM ROP's written reviews are positive against 3% of HC ROP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VARICAM ROP ships an update every 5 months, HC ROP every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VARICAM ROP versus HC ROP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVARICAM ROPHC ROP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better1.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews3.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.Panasonic Holdings Corporation

Customer experience

VARICAM ROP

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%

HC ROP

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive3.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.0%

In-app purchases

None

VARICAM ROP

No in-app purchases

None

HC ROP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VARICAM ROP free?
VARICAM ROP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HC ROP free?
HC ROP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VARICAM ROP or HC ROP?
VARICAM ROP is rated higher. VARICAM ROP averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while HC ROP averages 1.4 from 9 ratings.
Do VARICAM ROP or HC ROP have ads?
Neither VARICAM ROP nor HC ROP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VARICAM ROP or HC ROP?
VARICAM ROP ships an update every 5 months, and HC ROP every 8 months. Most recently, VARICAM ROP was updated on October 24, 2026 and HC ROP on October 23, 2026.

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