Comparison

EVA 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

EVA ROP

This application provides wireless remote control for the AU-EVA1 camera. It offers an intuitive GUI to display camera status, settings, and user switch status, allowing for on-screen touch adjustments and control of recording functions.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera control
  • Real-time status display
  • Intuitive touch interface
  • Camera settings adjustment
  • Recording start/stop
  • User button control
  • Menu operation
Features
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・ Name of App EVA ROP (EVA Remote Operation Panel) ・ Description EVA ROP is a control program that enables the wireless remote control of the "AU-EVA1" camera. 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 AU-EVA1. Please refer to the EVA ROP application manual for connection and usage. * Note: For wireless LAN connection with the camera, a wireless module needs to be purchased separately. Refer to the web page for the wireless module. ・ Applicable Model AU-EVA1 ・ Supported OS iOS 12 or later ・ Features 1. Camera status display - System mode and color settings - Remaining time of recording media - Battery remaining time - TCG(Time Code) - Zoom value - FOCUS(m/ft toggle switch) 2. Status display and settings for the following items - FPS - SHUTTER - EI - WHITE BALANCE - IRIS - ND FILTER 3. Record Control REC S/S button in screen allows Rec start and stop. 4. USER SWITCH CONTROL Each of Nine User buttons in screen can perform function assigned to its corresponding user button in connected AU-EVA1 5. Switching Control in Camera LCD status display MENU, HOME, INFO or VIEW button in screen can switch Camera LCD display to the corresponding screen. Menu operation panel which shows up by MENU button can manipulate menus in connected AU-EVA1 6. MENU DISPLAY Control SDI or HDMI button in screen can toggle its corresponding output signal flow 7. Control for ZOOM and FOCUS Zoom and FOCUS can be controlled in the ZOOM/FOCUS control panel. Also, the m/ft switch can change display units of FOCUS. [NOTE] In iOS 11, 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. ・SETTINGS 1. Close "EVA ROP". 2. Select "Settings" on the device home screen 3. Turn on "Airplane mode" 4. Turn off "Airplane mode" 5. Launch "EVA ROP" *These settings need to be repeated after turning off or restarting the device.

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

EVA ROP3 screens
HC ROP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EVA ROP at 100% against HC ROP's 3%. EVA ROP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). HC ROP's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). 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

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

EVA ROP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of EVA ROP's written reviews are positive against 3% of HC ROP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EVA ROP ships an update every 4 months, HC ROP every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EVA ROP versus HC ROP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVA ROPHC ROP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better3.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.Panasonic Holdings Corporation

Customer experience

EVA ROP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HC ROP

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

In-app purchases

None

EVA ROP

No in-app purchases

None

HC ROP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EVA ROP free?
EVA 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, EVA ROP or HC ROP?
EVA ROP is rated higher. EVA ROP averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HC ROP averages 1.4 from 9 ratings.
Do EVA ROP or HC ROP have ads?
Neither EVA ROP nor HC ROP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EVA ROP or HC ROP?
EVA ROP ships an update every 4 months, and HC ROP every 8 months. Most recently, EVA ROP was updated on August 24, 2026 and HC ROP on September 20, 2026.

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