Comparison

RED_CONTROL vs Teradek Ranger

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

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

Screenshots

RED_CONTROL4 screens
Teradek Ranger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RED_CONTROL at every 4 weeks against Teradek Ranger's every 4 months. Teradek Ranger's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RED_CONTROL ships an update every 4 weeks, Teradek Ranger every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RED_CONTROL versus Teradek Ranger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRED_CONTROLTeradek Ranger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRED Digital CinemaTeradek

In-app purchases

None

RED_CONTROL

No in-app purchases

None

Teradek Ranger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RED_CONTROL free?
RED_CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teradek Ranger free?
Teradek Ranger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RED_CONTROL or Teradek Ranger have ads?
Neither RED_CONTROL nor Teradek Ranger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RED_CONTROL or Teradek Ranger?
RED_CONTROL ships an update every 4 weeks, and Teradek Ranger every 4 months. Most recently, RED_CONTROL was updated on July 30, 2026 and Teradek Ranger on July 28, 2026.

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