Comparison

RED_CONTROL vs Freefly Ember

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

Head to head
About

RED_CONTROL

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
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The RED Control App gives users complete control over their V-RAPTOR™ or KOMODO™ Camera. This free app is easy to use and controls the camera directly from your iOS device. The app offers users a unique customizable interface and the ability to live stream from the camera, navigate the entire menu, and offers both portrait and landscape modes with a full-screen option. Note: RED Control App is compatible with V-RAPTOR, V-RAPTOR XL, V-RAPTOR X and XE, KOMODO-X, and KOMODO 6K only. Not available for use with DSMC2 or previous generation RED cameras. Lens control requires a compatible electronic lens.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

RED_CONTROL4 screens
Freefly Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Freefly Ember at 100% against RED_CONTROL's 56%. Freefly Ember also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). RED_CONTROL's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Freefly Ember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RED_CONTROL has 53 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of RED_CONTROL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Freefly Ember's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RED_CONTROL ships an update every 4 weeks, Freefly Ember monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RED_CONTROL versus Freefly Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRED_CONTROLFreefly Ember
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (53 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRED Digital CinemaFREEFLY SYSTEMS INC.

Customer experience

RED_CONTROL

All ratings53 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative38.2%

Freefly Ember

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RED_CONTROL

No in-app purchases

None

Freefly Ember

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RED_CONTROL free?
RED_CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Freefly Ember free?
Freefly Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RED_CONTROL or Freefly Ember?
Freefly Ember is rated higher. RED_CONTROL averages 4.1 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Freefly Ember averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do RED_CONTROL or Freefly Ember have ads?
Neither RED_CONTROL nor Freefly Ember shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RED_CONTROL or Freefly Ember?
RED_CONTROL ships an update every 4 weeks, and Freefly Ember monthly. Most recently, RED_CONTROL was updated on July 30, 2026 and Freefly Ember on September 9, 2026.

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