RED control pro vs Teradek Ranger
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.
Teradek Ranger
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Ranger Manager App Manage every parameter of you Ranger from the convenience of you smartphone. Pair units, update firmware, and configure all of Ranger's features (including spectrum analyzer, range finder, realtime RSSI indicator, etc.) remotely and save time in production. Pairing - Pair transmitters and receivers right from your device. Spectrum Analyzer - Ranger receivers include a built-in spectrum analyzer, allowing you to detect congestion in the area and determine which frequency offers the best performance for your devices. Channel Selection - Manually tune the channel that is best for your area in 5Mhz increments. Ranger can also be set remotely for 20 or 40Mhz bandwidth operation. Quality / Range Analyzer - See additional video quality and information about the distance between connected devices. Monitor individual RF channel RSSI values in realtime to feed back information to your operator or production partners to maximize your signal awareness. Output Format - Scale the output format directly from the Ranger Receiver as needed or set to Auto for maximum flexibility. Test Pattern - Output a test pattern directly from the Ranger Receiver. Quality Selection - Choose between Maximum Quality, Maximum Range, and Balanced. Broadcast Mode - Increase transmission range and prevent multiple receivers from interfering with each other when placed close together. Audio Settings - Enable a tone from the Ranger when camera recording is triggered or turn off completely. Display Settings - Control the OLED display of the Ranger system System Info - Check the current firmware version and apply updates when available. Perform factory reset of the transmitter and receiver directly from the Ranger Manager App
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Teradek Ranger at Free against RED control pro's $499.99. Teradek Ranger also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 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
Teradek Ranger 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.
RED control pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Teradek Ranger every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RED control pro | Teradek Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RED Digital Cinema | Teradek |
In-app purchases
RED control pro
No in-app purchases
Teradek Ranger
No in-app purchases
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