Comparison

RED_CONTROL vs iPhantom X

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

iPhantom X

Wirelessly control Vision Research Phantom cameras from an iOS device. Streamline your workflow by remotely managing recording, playback, and camera settings without a tethered computer. Offers advanced playback and menu adjustments for professional video production.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera control
  • Remote recording and triggering
  • Advanced playback features
  • On-screen display adjustments
  • Telnet command integration
  • Menu setting adjustments
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iPhantom-X Camera Control for Vision Research Phantom Cameras For over a decade the iPhantom brand has delivered for Phantom professionals worldwide. Wirelessly control any Phantom Camera from Vision Research through your iOS Device via hard line Ethernet connection or a Wifi Router Dramatically Increases workflow speed of all cameras Gives new life into older Phantom Cameras that previous required a tether computer From the "Record Page" Record, Trigger, Black Reference, OSD, FPS, Resolution, White Balance and more. From the "Playback Page" Advanced playback including super quick scrub, tap timeline to scrub, and more. Set in and out points and save clips to Cinemag or CF. In the "Menu Page" Adjust the most commonly used settings like fps, shutter angle, white balance, etc... Built in Telnet Send Telnet Commands to control advanced functions Never use a PC to control a Phantom again! Download iPhantom for free to access a handful of functions and to test your connection. Unlock complete functionality through in-app subscriptions. Setup is easy. Plug and Play Router Kits are available at www.iphantomapp.com There are many palm-sized Wifi routers on the market that can be powered through USB, and even some with built in battery, that can be connected to your Phantom camera through its Ethernet port. USB power can be provided by a small portable USB battery or by using an adapter cable like PTap to USB. With a plug and play router, or after following router setup instructions. It’s as easy as connecting your router to the Phantom Camera, connecting your iOS device to the routers Wifi signal, open iPhantom, and click "Detect IP" then click "Connect". See the built in Quick Start Guide or www.iPhatomApp.com for more information on setup. iPhantom-X will work with every Phantom Camera uses PH7 or PH16 protocol It has been thoroughly tested with the following cameras: Flex4K, VEO4K, Flex2K, Miro, v10, v12.1, v2511, v2512, v642 Requirements: A Phantom Camera by Vision Research A Phantom Network Cable, aka Phantom to Ethernet Cable A Wifi Router A Power Source for Wifi Router An iOS Device This app was not created or maintained by Vision Research. www.iPhantomApp.com iPhantom-X is a Subscription Based App Current Offerings 1) Annual Auto-Renewing Subscription 2) 14 Day Project License 3) 48 Project License • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Auto Renewing Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use http://www.iphantomapp.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

RED_CONTROL4 screens
iPhantom X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPhantom X at 5.0 against RED_CONTROL's 4.1. RED_CONTROL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (53 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. iPhantom X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $299.99 per year. RED_CONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPhantom X 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RED_CONTROL ships an update every 4 weeks, iPhantom X every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RED_CONTROL versus iPhantom X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRED_CONTROLiPhantom X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (53 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRED Digital CinemaJoe Kocsis

Customer experience

RED_CONTROL

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

iPhantom X

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RED_CONTROL

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iPhantom X

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$299.991 Year
One-time2
  • iOS 48 Hour Project License$49.99
  • Two Week Project License$99.99

Questions

Is RED_CONTROL free?
RED_CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPhantom X free?
iPhantom X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RED_CONTROL or iPhantom X?
iPhantom X is rated higher. RED_CONTROL averages 4.1 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while iPhantom X averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RED_CONTROL or iPhantom X have ads?
Neither RED_CONTROL nor iPhantom X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RED_CONTROL or iPhantom X?
RED_CONTROL ships an update every 4 weeks, and iPhantom X every 6 weeks. Most recently, RED_CONTROL was updated on October 6, 2026 and iPhantom X on October 14, 2026.

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