Comparison

RED TRIGGER vs Magic ARRI ViewFinder

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

Head to head
About

RED TRIGGER

Control RED DSMC2 cameras wirelessly with this app. It offers easy Wi-Fi start/stop functionality and basic camera settings adjustments. Ideal for filmmakers using RED camera systems.

Highlights
  • Wireless Wi-Fi start/stop
  • Basic camera control
  • DSMC2 camera compatibility
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Wireless Start/Stop trigger and settings control for RED DSMC2 cameras. Great for anyone working with RED cameras. Used by the biggest names in the film industry. - Easy to use WIFI start/stop - Basic camera control Video Demo of RED TRIGGER, https://youtu.be/fhOhRh74bL8 Make sure you enable and connect to your camera's WIFI network before attempting to use. This is an unofficial third party application. Please do not contact RED for support or assistance with this iOS application.

About

Magic ARRI ViewFinder

This app simulates the field of view for ARRI digital cameras and lenses on your iPhone or iPad. It helps filmmakers preview exact framing and lens focal lengths during pre-production, with options for color presets and saving shots.

Highlights
  • Precise framing preview
  • ARRI digital camera simulation
  • Lens focal length selection
  • Aspect ratio frame guides
  • Color preset (LUT) application
  • Save framed shots with data
  • Focus and exposure control
Features
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Magic ARRI ViewFinder gives 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 ARRI digital cameras or lens and can help thousands of professionals in filmmaking at the preproduction. PLEASE READ: the 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 / formats: - Alexa Classic / XT / SXT / LF / Amira - Sensor Mode 16:9 4:3 / 4:3 Cropped / Open Gate Magic ViewFinder simulates using tele adapters or anamorphic optics on your camera (see menu). 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. This point is, so to speak, the weighted center of the optics. 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 Privacy Policy: http://dev.kadru.net/privacy_policy/Privacy_Policy_Magic_CinemaPLUS_ViewFinder.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

Screenshots

RED TRIGGER4 screens
Magic ARRI ViewFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RED TRIGGER at none against Magic ARRI ViewFinder's 2. RED TRIGGER also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Magic ARRI ViewFinder's advantage is ratings volume (177 vs 6). On price 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 ARRI ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. RED TRIGGER asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RED TRIGGER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic ARRI ViewFinder has 177 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of RED TRIGGER's written reviews are positive against 86% of Magic ARRI ViewFinder's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RED TRIGGER versus Magic ARRI ViewFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRED TRIGGERMagic ARRI ViewFinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (177 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6177 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB22 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKristopher PrygrockiRoman Medvid

Customer experience

RED TRIGGER

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Magic ARRI ViewFinder

All ratings175 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

RED TRIGGER

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic ARRI ViewFinder

Subscriptions1
  • Premium features: subscription1 Month trial$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Premium features: purchase$4.99

Questions

Is RED TRIGGER free?
RED TRIGGER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic ARRI ViewFinder free?
Magic ARRI ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RED TRIGGER or Magic ARRI ViewFinder?
RED TRIGGER is rated higher. RED TRIGGER averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Magic ARRI ViewFinder averages 4.8 from 177 ratings.
Do RED TRIGGER or Magic ARRI ViewFinder have ads?
Magic ARRI ViewFinder shows ads; RED TRIGGER does not.

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