Comparison

RED_CONTROL vs CineTemp

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

CineTemp

This tool helps filmmakers and cinematographers measure color temperature and ND values using their iPhone camera. It offers real-time readings, a luminance histogram, and a library for saving shot notes and metadata to ensure color consistency.

Highlights
  • Color temperature readings via iPhone camera
  • ND calculation via iPhone camera
  • Real-time measurements with multiple lenses
  • Luminance histogram
  • Location-aware shot library
  • Scene comparison tools
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KEY FEATURES: • Approximate color temperature readings through your iPhone camera • Approximate ND calculation through your iPhone camera • Real-time values using wide, telephoto, and front-facing lenses • Luminance histogram • Location-aware shot library with custom notes and metadata • Scene comparison tools to assist with color consistency Perfect for: • Location scouting • Pre-production planning • On-set color adjustments • White balance optimization • Multi-camera coordination Created by filmmakers for filmmakers, CineTemp is designed to simplify your workflow and support your creative vision. While it’s not total replacement for dedicated hardware, CineTemp offers an intuitive way to make informed color decisions. The app seamlessly integrates with most iPhone cameras, and the customizable interface keeps essential tools at your fingertips. Save and organize your readings with automatic time, date, and location tagging to streamline your pre-production process. Join the creators using CineTemp to elevate their craft. Download now and explore an innovative approach to color temperature measurement.

Screenshots

RED_CONTROL4 screens
CineTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RED_CONTROL at Free against CineTemp's $19.99. RED_CONTROL also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). CineTemp's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (94% vs 56%). On ratings volume, 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

RED_CONTROL is free to download; CineTemp costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CineTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of RED_CONTROL's written reviews are positive against 94% of CineTemp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RED_CONTROL ships an update every 4 weeks, CineTemp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
RED_CONTROL versus CineTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRED_CONTROLCineTemp
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.1 (53 ratings)4.9 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRED Digital CinemaTKNYE

Customer experience

RED_CONTROL

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

CineTemp

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

None

RED_CONTROL

No in-app purchases

None

CineTemp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RED_CONTROL free?
RED_CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CineTemp free?
CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RED_CONTROL or CineTemp?
CineTemp is rated higher. RED_CONTROL averages 4.1 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while CineTemp averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.
Do RED_CONTROL or CineTemp have ads?
Neither RED_CONTROL nor CineTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RED_CONTROL or CineTemp?
RED_CONTROL ships an update every 4 weeks, and CineTemp every 3 weeks. Most recently, RED_CONTROL was updated on October 6, 2026 and CineTemp on October 15, 2026.

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