RED_CONTROL vs Teradek Ranger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Direct camera control
- Live streaming
- Full menu navigation
- Customizable interface
- Portrait and landscape modes
- Full-screen option
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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.
Teradek Ranger
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Ranger Manager App Manage every parameter of you Ranger from the convenience of you smartphone. Pair units, update firmware, and configure all of Ranger's features (including spectrum analyzer, range finder, realtime RSSI indicator, etc.) remotely and save time in production. Pairing - Pair transmitters and receivers right from your device. Spectrum Analyzer - Ranger receivers include a built-in spectrum analyzer, allowing you to detect congestion in the area and determine which frequency offers the best performance for your devices. Channel Selection - Manually tune the channel that is best for your area in 5Mhz increments. Ranger can also be set remotely for 20 or 40Mhz bandwidth operation. Quality / Range Analyzer - See additional video quality and information about the distance between connected devices. Monitor individual RF channel RSSI values in realtime to feed back information to your operator or production partners to maximize your signal awareness. Output Format - Scale the output format directly from the Ranger Receiver as needed or set to Auto for maximum flexibility. Test Pattern - Output a test pattern directly from the Ranger Receiver. Quality Selection - Choose between Maximum Quality, Maximum Range, and Balanced. Broadcast Mode - Increase transmission range and prevent multiple receivers from interfering with each other when placed close together. Audio Settings - Enable a tone from the Ranger when camera recording is triggered or turn off completely. Display Settings - Control the OLED display of the Ranger system System Info - Check the current firmware version and apply updates when available. Perform factory reset of the transmitter and receiver directly from the Ranger Manager App
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RED_CONTROL at 4.1 against Teradek Ranger's 3.0. RED_CONTROL also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Teradek Ranger's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). On price, 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
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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RED_CONTROL has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RED_CONTROL ships an update monthly, Teradek Ranger every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RED_CONTROL | Teradek Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (53 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RED Digital Cinema | Teradek |
In-app purchases
RED_CONTROL
No in-app purchases
Teradek Ranger
No in-app purchases
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