# RED_CONTROL vs LensKit

The clearest difference is rating: LensKit at 4.9 against RED_CONTROL's 4.1. LensKit also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 56%) and device support (3 vs 1). RED_CONTROL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LensKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RED_CONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.

LensKit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of RED_CONTROL's written reviews are positive against 70% of LensKit's.

RED_CONTROL ships an update monthly, LensKit every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RED_CONTROL | LensKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control/id1514864599/reviews) | **[4.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 110 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RED Digital Cinema](https://appshunter.io/developer/632147766) | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LensKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746)

This app provides professional tools for filmmakers and cinematographers, offering extensive lens specifications, camera coverage simulations, and advanced depth of field calculations. It helps plan shoots, make on-set decisions, and ensure compatibility with various cameras and lenses, including Netflix-approved formats.

**Highlights:** Extensive lens database (2000+ lenses), Camera sensor coverage simulation, Lens matching for various configurations, Depth of field calculator, Shot preview and framing simulation, Netflix 4K mandate compliance tool

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RED_CONTROL free?

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

### Is LensKit free?

LensKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

LensKit is rated higher. RED_CONTROL averages 4.1 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while LensKit averages 4.9 from 56 ratings.

### Do RED_CONTROL or LensKit have ads?

Neither RED_CONTROL nor LensKit shows ads.

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

RED_CONTROL ships an update monthly, and LensKit every 2 months. Most recently, RED_CONTROL was updated on November 3, 2026 and LensKit on November 3, 2026.

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