RED_CONTROL vs CityPro
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.
CityPro
Connects surfers with professional surf videographers and photographers to capture and book sessions. Relive your rides, analyze your technique, and grow your creative business.
- Find and book surf videographers
- Browse professional photographer portfolios
- Receive pro-level surf footage
- Analyze surfing technique with captured clips
- Grow videographer business
- Set custom schedules and pricing
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CityPro connects surfers with professional surf videographers and photographers. Whether you’re surfing solo or with friends, CityPro makes it simple to find qualified professionals and book directly through the app. Surfers can browse trusted professionals, check past work and reviews, and book with confidence. Receive pro-level footage and photos, relive your sessions, and even use clips to analyze your technique and track progress over time. Videographers and photographers can grow their business and connect with the surf community. Receive inbound bookings, set your own schedule and pricing, and work from any coastal location. From filming and editing to living the beach lifestyle, CityPro provides a platform to create your dream career. CityPro isn’t just an app, it’s a community that brings surfers and creators together. From dawn patrol sessions to surf trips with friends, CityPro ensures your best surfing moments never go uncaptured. Download CityPro today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CityPro at 5.0 against RED_CONTROL's 4.1. CityPro also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
CityPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of RED_CONTROL's written reviews are positive against 94% of CityPro's.
RED_CONTROL ships an update every 4 weeks, CityPro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RED_CONTROL | CityPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (53 ratings) | 5.0 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | 94.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RED Digital Cinema | City Pro |
Customer experience
RED_CONTROL
CityPro
In-app purchases
RED_CONTROL
No in-app purchases
CityPro
No in-app purchases
