Comparison

foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit vs Magic Reds ViewFinder

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

Head to head
About

foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit

This app provides comprehensive remote control for RED RAVEN Camera Kit owners. It allows users to manage camera settings, preview footage, adjust focus, apply looks, and organize clips directly from an iOS device on the same network.

Highlights
  • Remote camera preview and control
  • Advanced focus adjustments
  • In-camera grading with curves
  • Clip playback and management
  • Customizable camera presets
  • Metadata slate for production info
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Exclusively for RED RAVEN Camera Kit owners, this version of foolcontrol lets you get full control over your RAVEN camera when connected to the same network as your iOS device. Features includes : - PREVIEW : recording state, format, project / sensor frame rate, timecode, pre-record, frame trigger, frame tagging, REDcode, lookaround, shutter angle / speed, histogram, goal posts, traffic lights, gamma / color space, recording mode, frame processing, HDRx, iris value, white balance, tint, ISO, tools, RAW view, magnify, scene metadata, VU meter, battery level, media remaining, clip count, clip name, camera status, eject media, power options... - FOCUS : Circular focus disc colored users marks, smooth bezier rack focus with adjustable speed, hard stop for near/far focus, 1,2,3,4,5 or 10 knob turns, user focus distance discs. AF mode selection, autofocus trigger, AF zone size, rack focus points recall, iris, magnify, record start stop, audible marks and more. - LOOK : set camera look using a multi speed slider or manual value input : contrast, exposure, saturation, shadow, brightness, RGB gains, kelvin, tint and FLUT. Color temperature presets, auto white balance, ISO, color / gamma space. - CURVES : Shape luma, red, green and blue curves to create in-camera grades. Drag curves points using 3 different modes for normal, fine, and super fine curve adjustment. - PLAYBACK : list all the clips on your media with timecode, thumbnail and duration. Play forward, backward, frame by frame, go to end and beginning, set in/out points, navigate marked frame, set playback speed and looping mode. - KEYS : navigate your camera menu using knob, buttons or gesture pad. Key Mapping. - PRESETS : create and apply camera presets. A preset can include one or combine multiple parameters from look, camera settings etc - SLATE : quickly set metadata values for production, director, DOP, scene, shot, take, project info, camera operator, unit and location. GPS location (on GPS enabled devices). - CAMERA MENU tree - RECORD SETTINGS with access to advanced record formats, mode and options. - LINEAR FOCUS for single operators ------------- It is recommended to use a router (infrastructure mode) instead of the Ad Hoc network mode in camera when possible. See foolcolor.net/tips.pdf for more info.. FAQ and help : http://foolcolor.net/foolcontrol_iOS IG : @mikafool ------------- Please note : This application requires iOS 8.1 and up and will ONLY work with RED RAVEN Camera Kit (with custom case showing the foolcolor logo) purchased after July 31st 2017. RED RAVEN 'Brain only' or other any other package are not supported and requires the regular version of foolcontrol.

About

Magic Reds ViewFinder

This tool simulates camera lens fields of view for filmmaking professionals. It helps visualize shots by selecting cameras and focal lengths, with options for aspect ratios and color presets. Save your compositions with detailed metadata.

Highlights
  • Simulates camera and lens field of view
  • Supports various RED digital cinema cameras
  • Adjustable focal length and aspect ratio
  • Apply color presets (LUTs)
  • Save shots with metadata
  • Lock exposure and focus
  • Adjust white balance
Features
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Magic Reds ViewFinder presents a precise framing preview for the real camera/lens combination you'll be shooting with, right where you stand with your iPhone / iPad. It simulates the field of view of cinema digital cameras or lens and can help thousands of professionals in filmmaking at the preproduction. PLEASE READ: this app does not turn your Apple device into an external monitor, but operates as a stand-alone tool. The app contains ad banners, which can be turned off with additional in-app purchase (in 'About the App' menu). The app is a digital directors viewfinder - it helps you see the exact field of view for your future shot. Select the camera from the menu and rotate the wheel to select the focal length of the lens. Supported cameras ( http://www.red.com/products ): - Helium 8K - Gemini - Weapon 8K - Scarlet-W, - Weapon Dragon - Epic Dragon / Mysterium-X - Scarlet Dragon / Mysterium-X - Red One Magic ViewFinder simulates using tele adapters or anamorphic optics on your camera. From the menu you can also select the aspect ratio of the frame guide overlaying your image. Magic ViewFinder also lets you apply some commonly used color presets (also known as LUTs) to the live picture, which brings you even closer to the final shot. When you have found the right view, you may save it for future reference, with additional data like the focal length, date and time and camera / lens information. While taking a photo, you may lock exposure and turn on and off the auto focus to better control the captured picture. You can set camera to work in constant auto-focus mode, or lock the focus temporarily. You can also tap the live screen to focus on particular objects (which turns on the focus-locked mode). White balance may work in Auto, Locked or Manual mode. If the field of view of your real camera is wider than your in-device camera, the app adds 'padding' around the image, since the device cannot 'see' what is beyond. It is the best solution that we developed first amongst other viewfinder apps. Please note that position of your iPhone or iPad should correspond to the 'nodal point' of your real lens, which is somewhere in the middle of the lens. Ad policy: The ads are designed to appear non-intrusively. Ads can be turned off (see below). Additional info about the app may be read at: http://dev.kadru.net/index.php/magic-viewfinder/ If you have any issues please email us for a quick support: dev@kadru.net To activate additional settings (i.e. to use all available optical adapters and frame guides) and to turn off advertising, please subscribe to (Option #1) or purchase Premium Features (Option #2) in 'About the App' menu. In-App Purchase Option #1: - Title of service: Premium features: subscription - Length of subscription: a month (auto-renewable) - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: http://dev.kadru.net/tos.html In-App Purchase Option #2: - Title of service: Premium features: purchase - Length of subscription: once and forever - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs Privacy Policy: http://dev.kadru.net/privacy_policy/Privacy_Policy_Magic_Red_ViewFinder.html

Screenshots

foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit4 screens
Magic Reds ViewFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit at none against Magic Reds ViewFinder's 2. foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Magic Reds ViewFinder's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magic Reds ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit against 4.9 for Magic Reds ViewFinder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Reds ViewFinder has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit's written reviews are positive against 67% of Magic Reds ViewFinder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit ships an update every 3 months, Magic Reds ViewFinder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit versus Magic Reds ViewFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterfoolcontrol RAVEN Camera KitMagic Reds ViewFinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.9 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings323 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikael LubtchanskyRoman Medvid

Customer experience

foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Magic Reds ViewFinder

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Reds ViewFinder

Subscriptions1
  • Premium features: subscription$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Premium features: purchase$4.99

Questions

Is foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit free?
foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Reds ViewFinder free?
Magic Reds ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit or Magic Reds ViewFinder?
foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit is rated higher. foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Magic Reds ViewFinder averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.
Do foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit or Magic Reds ViewFinder have ads?
Magic Reds ViewFinder shows ads; foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit does not.
Which is updated more often, foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit or Magic Reds ViewFinder?
foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit ships an update every 3 months, and Magic Reds ViewFinder every 2 months. Most recently, foolcontrol RAVEN Camera Kit was updated on September 29, 2026 and Magic Reds ViewFinder on October 22, 2026.

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