# RED_CONTROL vs TapMask

The clearest difference is rating: TapMask at 5.0 against RED_CONTROL's 4.1. RED_CONTROL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (53 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapMask sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RED_CONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.

TapMask 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 monthly, TapMask every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RED_CONTROL | TapMask |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/tapmask/id6784937860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RED Digital Cinema](https://appshunter.io/developer/632147766) | [许良 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784759820) |

## 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


### TapMask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapmask/id6784937860)

Easily obscure sensitive information in photos and screenshots. This app automatically detects faces and text, allowing you to redact them with a single tap. It offers irreversible redaction and metadata removal for enhanced privacy before sharing.

**Highlights:** Automatic text and face detection, Smart face area blur, Irreversible text redaction, One-tap metadata removal, On-device image processing, Batch export and rename (Pro)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMask Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RED_CONTROL free?

RED_CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TapMask free?

TapMask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RED_CONTROL or TapMask?

TapMask is rated higher. RED_CONTROL averages 4.1 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while TapMask averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RED_CONTROL or TapMask have ads?

Neither RED_CONTROL nor TapMask shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RED_CONTROL or TapMask?

RED_CONTROL ships an update monthly, and TapMask every 3 weeks. Most recently, RED_CONTROL was updated on October 18, 2026 and TapMask on October 7, 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.*