Donna Pro vs RED_CONTROL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Donna Pro
This app simulates the menu structure of RED cameras, allowing users to learn, practice, and reference settings. It's a valuable tool for filmmakers and technicians working with RED camera systems, offering quick access to information and support resources.
- Realtime Push Notifications
- IPP2 Menu Tree Simulation
- RED TECH information
- FAQ and Support access
- Frame rate and resolution calculator
- Learn, practice, and reference menu structure
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Donna Pro: - Realtime Push Notifications - IPP2 Menu Tree (firmware version 6.4.X) - RED TECH - FAQ - RED SUPPORT - Maximum achievable frame rates and resolution calculator for all RED camera models *Featured on NO FILM SCHOOL, CineTechnica, REDSHARKNEWS and NATEANDSEAN.RED.COM* - A must for anyone working with RED cameras. Your very own RED headed assistant. Donna allows users to quickly learn, practice and reference the DSMC/DSMC2 menu structure in the palm of their hand. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. A perfect companion for AC's, DP's, DIT's, Rental Houses, Owner/Operators and film students working with RED cameras. "I work for RED and have been supporting the cameras for over 7 years. No BS… I sincerely believe that this is hands down the best thing for any RED user, assistant, owner, operator, or enthusiast to have on their phone. I recommend it to everyone on the receiving end of one of my camera demos, or anyone who contacts me about menu navigation." - Nate Heartt, RED LEARN. PRACTICE. REFERENCE. -Avoid menu surfing on the camera -Look like a menu wizard in front of your colleagues. -Bridge that gap between a Data Manager and a DIT. -Maybe you’ve gone as far as you can on your own and need to quickly file a support ticket while on set… DONNA can help with that. Please note, this will not allow you to control the camera and is a simulator to be used for educational purposes. Not all buttons/menus are active.
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 update cadence: Donna Pro at every 4 days against RED_CONTROL's every 4 weeks. Donna Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). RED_CONTROL's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 14). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Donna Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Donna Pro's written reviews are positive against 56% of RED_CONTROL's.
Donna Pro ships an update every 4 days, RED_CONTROL every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Donna Pro | RED_CONTROL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (14 ratings) — better | 4.1 (53 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 55.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 53 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 256 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kristopher Prygrocki | RED Digital Cinema |
Customer experience
Donna Pro
RED_CONTROL
In-app purchases
Donna Pro
No in-app purchases
RED_CONTROL
No in-app purchases
