Donna Pro vs Reeltime Viewer
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.
Reeltime Viewer
This app provides film crews with personal monitors on their iPads and iPhones. It allows for immediate review of recorded clips and live video streams from a professional on-set playback system. Users can customize their views to see only the information they need.
- Personal on-set monitors
- Live video streaming
- Immediate clip review
- Wireless network connectivity
- Customizable tailored views
- Low-latency video streams
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Reeltime Viewer is a companion app for the professional on-set playback system “Reeltime Pro”. Designed for Apple iPad/iOS, it transforms every iPad or iPhone wielded by the film crew into a personal monitor. It is your most accessible gateway to check what’s in the frame, review clips immediately, and collaborate with ease. HOW DOES IT WORK? With a few fingertips, tap into live video and playback streams from Reeltime Pro via the on-set wireless network using industry-standard encryption. Reeltime Pro is a desktop software for recording and playback of camera signals for immediate review by the director, actors, continuity, and other film crew members on professional film sets. RELIABLE MONITORING Experience very low-latency and reliable video streams of the digital cameras live images and playback curated by the playback operator. TAILORED VIEWS Whether you are content with a clean camera feed or require additional details like slate information, receive individually relevant information only. Video playback operators can set up different output views in Reeltime Pro tailored to your needs. NEED SUPPORT? Hit the "App Support" link in the information section to get started and troubleshoot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reeltime Viewer at 100% against Donna Pro's 60%. Donna Pro's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Donna Pro has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Donna Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reeltime Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Donna Pro ships an update every 4 days, Reeltime Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Donna Pro | Reeltime Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (14 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 256 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kristopher Prygrocki | Pomfort GmbH |
Customer experience
Donna Pro
Reeltime Viewer
In-app purchases
Donna Pro
No in-app purchases
Reeltime Viewer
No in-app purchases









