ScreenPort vs Freefly Ember
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScreenPort
This app transforms your iPad, iPhone, or Mac into a professional 3G-SDI monitor for capturing up to 1080p60 video. It offers advanced video controls, analysis tools, and recording capabilities, making it ideal for video professionals on the go.
- 3G-SDI video input
- 1080p60 video capture
- Automatic recording
- SDI metadata extraction
- Video scopes (waveform, vectorscope, histogram)
- False color and focus peaking
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ScreenPort SDI is a unique device that adds video input to iPad, iPhone or Mac and turns it into a professional 3G-SDI monitor capable of capturing up to 1080p60 video feeds with your personal portable device. The ScreenPort app provides video controls, analysis and recording tools unmatched by most professional monitors. ScreenPort is a perfect solution for run-and-gun video assist, script supervisors and video engineers. Features AUTO RECORDING In addition to manually triggered recording, ScreenPort can use SDI camera record flag to provide automatic recording start and stop. SDI METADATA Extract timecode, clip name, and other camera and lens metadata from ARRI, Sony, Canon, Panasonic and RED digital cinema cameras. VIDEO SCOPES Analyze SDI signal exposure, color and focus with adjustable waveform, vectorscope, histogram, false color and focus peaking tools.
Freefly Ember
Control your Freefly Ember camera wirelessly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Adjust settings, review footage instantly, and export your best shots with ease. The app mirrors your camera's on-screen interface for a seamless workflow.
- Wireless camera connection
- Live preview
- Remote camera settings adjustment
- Instant video playback
- Export selected video clips
- Synced user interface
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Introducing remote wireless control for your Freefly Ember on iOS and iPadOS. Quickly adjust your camera settings, enjoy instant playback, and easily export your favorite shots, all directly from the app. The Ember app replicates all camera controls available on the on-camera UI, providing a cohesive and intuitive experience. Any changes made on your camera are reflected in the app instantly, ensuring you're always in full control. Key Features: Wireless Connection: Connect the app to your Freely Ember camera via the camera’s WiFi network to view live preview and control your camera settings. Instant Playback: Replay your shots instantly, allowing you to check and perfect your videos on the go. Export: Specify in/out points on videos and transfer your shots directly from the camera to your device with a few simple taps. Synced UI: Changes made on your camera are instantly mirrored on the app for a seamless experience. Video playback requires a device that supports ProRes decoding: iPhone 13 and newer iPad Mini 6th generation and newer iPad Pro 12.9” 5th generation and newer iPad Pro 11” 3rd generation and newer iPad Air 5th generation and newer Ensure your device's compatibility for the best experience.
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Verdict
ScreenPort and Freefly Ember both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Freefly Ember's written reviews are positive against 0% of ScreenPort's. ScreenPort's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScreenPort against 5.0 for Freefly Ember. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of ScreenPort's written reviews are positive against 100% of Freefly Ember's.
ScreenPort ships an update every 3 weeks, Freefly Ember monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScreenPort | Freefly Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IN2CORE s.r.o. | FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC. |
Customer experience
ScreenPort
Freefly Ember
In-app purchases
ScreenPort
No in-app purchases
Freefly Ember
No in-app purchases
