RED control pro vs Patterns Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Patterns Mobile
This advanced generator supports HDR and color management for accurate image validation across various color spaces. It's designed to work with professional calibration software or independently for precise visual content creation and consumption.
- HDR support
- Color management compliant
- Fine Tune calibration
- Supports multiple color spaces
- Works with Calman software
- Remote control option
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Backed by Metal, Patterns™ is the world’s first generator to support HDR on iOS. It doesn’t stop there, Patterns™ is also color management compliant allowing for validation through the entire processing path and Fine Tune calibration on supporting devices. Patterns is best utilized when paired with Portrait Display's Calman(R) color calibration software. Without the program, Patterns may be used via in app menu or through Patterns Remote. With Calman software, calibration via Apple Fine Tune is made possible for supporting displays. For Calman, A valid Calman license and version 5.13.2 or later is required. Color accuracy starts here. Whether creating or consuming content, having an accurate image preserves the artists’ creative intent.. Photography, Visual Effects, Editing, Color Grading, Web Surfing, Gaming, ect. Color makes a difference. Patterns tests the system, not just the display. The app is designed to work in the color spaces you work in. While other solutions may test a single path, Patterns tests many; after all, your web browser may be in sRGB but that movie you’re color grading could be in P3-D65, ST 2084, so why would you only calibrate or test sRGB?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Patterns Mobile at $59.99 against RED control pro's $499.99. Patterns Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). RED control pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
RED control pro costs $499.99 and Patterns Mobile $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Patterns Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RED control pro has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RED control pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Patterns Mobile every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RED control pro | Patterns Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $59.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RED Digital Cinema | Portrait Displays, Inc. |
Customer experience
RED control pro
Patterns Mobile
In-app purchases
RED control pro
No in-app purchases
Patterns Mobile
No in-app purchases
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