Comparison

CX ROP vs HC ROP

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

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About

CX ROP

This application allows for wireless remote control of Panasonic memory camera recorders. It provides a touch-friendly interface to display status, adjust settings, and operate camera functions like recording and focus.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Camera status display
  • Intuitive touch interface
  • Adjust camera settings
  • Control recording functions
  • Switch between cameras
Features
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=== Name of App === CX ROP (CX series memory camera recorder Remote Operation Panel) === Description === CX ROP is a control program that enables the wireless remote control of the memory camera recorder "Panasonic CX series". 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. CX 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. [NOTE] For wireless LAN connection with the camera, a wireless module needs to be purchased separately. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/ === Applicable Model === AG-CX350 series. (AG-CX350 / CX350P / CX350PJ / CX350EJ / CX350ED / CX350EN / CX350AN / CX350PX, AJ-UPX360MC, AG-CX200MC) AG-CX4000 series. (AJ-CX4000G, AJ-UPX900MC) === Supported OS === iOS12 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 (OFF/FIX/SS) - GAIN - WHITE BALANCE(PRE/A/B, AWB, ABB) - MASTER PEDESTAL - IRIS(AUTO/MANUAL) - Painting GAIN(R/B) - Painting BLACK(R/G/B) - USER SW (1-9) *AG-CX350 series (1-5) *AJ-CX4000 series - MENU display and setting - HELP - LOCK (disable operation on CX ROP) - Switching CAM/BARS Output image - ZOOM (i.ZOOM / i.ZOOM OFF) *AG-CX350 series Only. - FOCUS(AUTO/MANUAL) *AG-CX350 series Only. - KNEE(AUTO/MANUAL/OFF) - TCG(TC/UB display and setting) - REC CHECK - REC Start/Stop - REC META DATA setting 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. 4. Automatic Connected Camera Search Function Easy IP protocol automatically searches for cameras on the same network. It is effective when [Easy IP] is [20 MIN.] or [UNLIMITED] on the camera side. === NOTE === 1) With iOS14, permission is required for local network communication. Select [Settings]-[Privacy]-[Local Network] and enable the [CX ROP] switch. 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. ・SETTINGS 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.

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
Read full description

=== 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

CX ROP3 screens
HC ROP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CX ROP at 2.8 against HC ROP's 1.4. CX ROP also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 3%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CX ROP holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of CX ROP's written reviews are positive against 3% of HC ROP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CX ROP ships an update every 12 months, HC ROP every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CX ROP versus HC ROP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCX ROPHC ROP
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings) — better1.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better3.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.Panasonic Holdings Corporation

Customer experience

CX ROP

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

HC ROP

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

In-app purchases

None

CX ROP

No in-app purchases

None

HC ROP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CX ROP free?
CX 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, CX ROP or HC ROP?
CX ROP is rated higher. CX ROP averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while HC ROP averages 1.4 from 9 ratings.
Do CX ROP or HC ROP have ads?
Neither CX ROP nor HC ROP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CX ROP or HC ROP?
CX ROP ships an update every 12 months, and HC ROP every 8 months. Most recently, CX ROP was updated on August 24, 2026 and HC ROP on September 20, 2026.

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