foolgrip vs Screen Auckland
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
foolgrip
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foolgrip is a bluetooth setup app for the Aaton smart grip handle. The iconic wooden grip is compatible with RED DSMC 1 / 2 cameras for now. Support for other cameras will be coming later via firmware upgrade. fool grip app lets you setup each button according to your preferences. You can configure up to 4 different pages and save presets or export PDF cheat documents showing the assigned buttons. Once setup the configuration is saved in the grip's memory and the app itself is not required for normal camera operation on set. This handle is the result of a collaboration ignited by Jon Fauer between 3 companies : Aaton Digital for the mechanical design Transvideo for the electronic and firmware foolcolor for the concept and software Our is to provide professional camera operators with a confortable wooden grip that allows extensive fully customisable control of cinema cameras without any complex configuration process.
Screen Auckland
Access a comprehensive database of filming locations and professional crew within the Auckland region. This app connects filmmakers with the resources needed to bring their projects to life.
- Location database
- Crew directory
- Regional film office resources
- Filmmaking support
- Expert local knowledge
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Screen Auckland is the regional film office (RFO) for Auckland, based within Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, the economic and cultural agency for Auckland. Screen Auckland’s location resources at your fingertips. From the backlot to the box office, we’ve got the locations and world class crew to make great things happen. We’re experts on Auckland, so you don’t have to be!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: foolgrip at every 5 weeks against Screen Auckland's every 6 months. foolgrip also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
foolgrip ships an update every 5 weeks, Screen Auckland every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | foolgrip | Screen Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikael Lubtchansky | Reel-Scout, Inc. |
In-app purchases
foolgrip
No in-app purchases
Screen Auckland
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is foolgrip free?
Is Screen Auckland free?
Do foolgrip or Screen Auckland have ads?
Which is updated more often, foolgrip or Screen Auckland?
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