Comparison

RED control pro vs Teradek Serv

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RED control pro

This application provides advanced control for select RED cinema cameras, enabling multi-camera setups and live stream monitoring. It offers features like FTP access, LUT management, and independent image orientation, with a redesigned interface for larger screens and macOS compatibility.

Highlights
  • Advanced control for V-RAPTOR and KOMODO cameras
  • Multi-camera array management
  • Live stream monitoring
  • FTP file access
  • Advanced LUT, CDL, and PRESET management
  • Independent image orientation
Features
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The RED Control Pro App gives users advanced control over their V-RAPTOR™, KOMODO™ and multi camera arrays. The Pro app offers advanced features and an enhanced experience, including native iPad support, multi-camera control, quick settings overview, FTP file access, advanced LUT, CDL and PRESET management, or independent image orientation setting . The app is also fully redesigned for larger screens and monitoring of live streaming from several cameras simultaneously. RED Control Pro can be installed as a native version on MacOS, which includes even more options such as clip auto download, detachable and resizable windows. Note: RED Control Pro App is compatible with V-RAPTOR, V-RAPTOR XL, V-RAPTOR X, V-RAPTOR 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. Multi-camera control requires all devices to be connected to the same local network.

About

Teradek Serv

Features
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Keep track of your live stream from your smart device with the Serv app. Easily monitor your video and audio feed, while reviewing stream stats like bitrate, bonding status, and network health. And take it one step further by enabling hotspot bonding with multiple cellular devices for fast, reliable internet connectivity wherever you go.

Screenshots

Teradek Serv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Teradek Serv at Free against RED control pro's $499.99. Teradek Serv also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). RED control pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Teradek Serv is free to download; RED control pro costs $499.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RED control pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Teradek Serv every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RED control pro versus Teradek Serv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRED control proTeradek Serv
Price$499.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRED Digital CinemaTeradek

In-app purchases

None

RED control pro

No in-app purchases

None

Teradek Serv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RED control pro free?
RED control pro costs $499.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teradek Serv free?
Teradek Serv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RED control pro or Teradek Serv have ads?
Neither RED control pro nor Teradek Serv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RED control pro or Teradek Serv?
RED control pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Teradek Serv every 4 months. Most recently, RED control pro was updated on October 1, 2026 and Teradek Serv on October 4, 2026.

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