# HollyView vs RED_CONTROL

The clearest difference is rating: RED_CONTROL at 4.1 against HollyView's 2.4. RED_CONTROL also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 15%). HollyView's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RED_CONTROL holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of HollyView's written reviews are positive against 56% of RED_CONTROL's.

HollyView ships an update monthly, RED_CONTROL every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HollyView | RED_CONTROL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hollyview/id1460631425/reviews) | **[4.1 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control/id1514864599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | **55.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 162 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [深圳市昊一源科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460631424) | [RED Digital Cinema](https://appshunter.io/developer/632147766) |

## What reviewers say

### HollyView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hollyview/id1460631425)

This app facilitates real-time wireless video transmission for monitoring and analysis. It allows users to doodle on images, record and share videos, and manage device firmware and diagnostics.

**Highlights:** Real-time monitoring, Image analysis, Photo doodling, Video recording, Firmware updates, Device diagnostics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for some users
- 👍 Good for client viewing
- 👍 Reliable with older versions
- 👍 Fast connection (sometimes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Black screen on mobile
- 🐛 Updates break functionality
- 🐛 Poor device compatibility

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing phone/iPad connection
- No feed when manually connecting
- App only works on older devices
- Black screen on iPad/Mac
- App won't connect after update

**Requested features**

- Make auto brightness optional
- Hide iOS application bar
- True display out support
- Add remember serial number feature
- Allow deleting preset LUTs


### RED_CONTROL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control/id1514864599)

Control your RED V-RAPTOR™ or KOMODO™ camera directly from your iOS device. This free app offers a customizable interface for live streaming, full menu navigation, and flexible display modes.

**Highlights:** Direct camera control, Live streaming, Full menu navigation, Customizable interface, Portrait and landscape modes, Full-screen option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HollyView free?

HollyView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RED_CONTROL free?

RED_CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HollyView or RED_CONTROL?

RED_CONTROL is rated higher. HollyView averages 2.4 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while RED_CONTROL averages 4.1 from 53 ratings.

### Do HollyView or RED_CONTROL have ads?

Neither HollyView nor RED_CONTROL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HollyView or RED_CONTROL?

HollyView ships an update monthly, and RED_CONTROL every 4 weeks. Most recently, HollyView was updated on September 23, 2026 and RED_CONTROL on July 30, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*