# RED_CONTROL vs iPhantom X

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RED_CONTROL | iPhantom X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control/id1514864599/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphantom-x/id6752670875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 100 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RED Digital Cinema](https://appshunter.io/developer/632147766) | [Joe Kocsis](https://appshunter.io/developer/466855218) |

## What reviewers say

### RED_CONTROL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control/id1514864599)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### iPhantom X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphantom-x/id6752670875)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $299.99 | per year |
| iOS 48 Hour Project License | $49.99 | one-time |
| Two Week Project License | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*