Comparison

RED control pro vs FootageTimer

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

FootageTimer

Features
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FootageTimer is a specialized timer built for film production. Whether you're rolling, rehearsing, or prepping, FootageTimer helps you track time the way your camera does—by feet. Designed for camera assistants, script supervisors, and anyone who needs to keep track of footage. FootageTimer converts time to feet based on your chosen format. Key Features: • Timer that displays elapsed time in feet • Supports film formats including 16mm, 35mm, 65mm, and IMAX • Customize frames-per-second (FPS) • Works with Apple Watch – start, stop, and view the timer on your wrist • Accurate real-time conversion between time and film footage • Clean, production-focused design From the maker of ZoeLog.

Screenshots

FootageTimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FootageTimer at $0.99 against RED control pro's $499.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

RED control pro costs $499.99 and FootageTimer $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RED control pro versus FootageTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRED control proFootageTimer
Price$499.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRED Digital CinemaZoe Van Brunt

In-app purchases

None

RED control pro

No in-app purchases

None

FootageTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RED control pro free?
RED control pro costs $499.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FootageTimer free?
FootageTimer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RED control pro or FootageTimer have ads?
Neither RED control pro nor FootageTimer shows ads.

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