Freefly Ember vs Teradek Ranger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freefly Ember
Control your Freefly Ember camera wirelessly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Adjust settings, review footage instantly, and export your best shots with ease. The app mirrors your camera's on-screen interface for a seamless workflow.
- Wireless camera connection
- Live preview
- Remote camera settings adjustment
- Instant video playback
- Export selected video clips
- Synced user interface
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Introducing remote wireless control for your Freefly Ember on iOS and iPadOS. Quickly adjust your camera settings, enjoy instant playback, and easily export your favorite shots, all directly from the app. The Ember app replicates all camera controls available on the on-camera UI, providing a cohesive and intuitive experience. Any changes made on your camera are reflected in the app instantly, ensuring you're always in full control. Key Features: Wireless Connection: Connect the app to your Freely Ember camera via the camera’s WiFi network to view live preview and control your camera settings. Instant Playback: Replay your shots instantly, allowing you to check and perfect your videos on the go. Export: Specify in/out points on videos and transfer your shots directly from the camera to your device with a few simple taps. Synced UI: Changes made on your camera are instantly mirrored on the app for a seamless experience. Video playback requires a device that supports ProRes decoding: iPhone 13 and newer iPad Mini 6th generation and newer iPad Pro 12.9” 5th generation and newer iPad Pro 11” 3rd generation and newer iPad Air 5th generation and newer Ensure your device's compatibility for the best experience.
Teradek Ranger
Control and configure wireless video transmission systems remotely from your smartphone. Manage pairing, firmware updates, and advanced features like spectrum analysis and range monitoring for optimal production workflows.
- Remote unit pairing
- Firmware updates
- Spectrum analyzer
- Real-time RSSI monitoring
- Channel selection
- Quality and range analysis
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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 rating: Freefly Ember at 5.0 against Teradek Ranger's 3.0. Freefly Ember also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Teradek Ranger's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Freefly Ember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freefly Ember has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Freefly Ember ships an update monthly, Teradek Ranger every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Freefly Ember | Teradek Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC. | Teradek |
In-app purchases
Freefly Ember
No in-app purchases
Teradek Ranger
No in-app purchases








