# Axon View vs foolcontrol

The clearest difference is review sentiment: foolcontrol at 71% against Axon View's 13%. foolcontrol also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.5) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Axon View's advantage is price (Free vs $99.99) and ratings volume (128 vs 19). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Axon View is free to download; foolcontrol costs $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

foolcontrol holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axon View has 128 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Axon View's written reviews are positive against 71% of foolcontrol's.

Axon View ships an update every 6 weeks, foolcontrol every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Axon View | foolcontrol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $99.99 |
| Rating | [1.5 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon-view/id488900079/reviews) | **[4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foolcontrol/id888231700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 85 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axon Enterprise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427882668) | [Mikael Lubtchansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/888231703) |

## What reviewers say

### Axon View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon-view/id488900079)

Manage and view videos recorded by Axon Body and Axon Flex cameras. Stream live footage for camera adjustment and review stored videos directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Live camera streaming, Field of view adjustment, View stored videos, In-field video review, Axon Body/Flex camera pairing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🏷️ Easy video labeling and tagging before upload
- 📱 Convenient field access to review footage
- 🎥 Live view camera monitoring capability
- 💾 No data stored on phone for security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📹 Video playback constantly buffers and fails
- 🔌 Persistent connection and pairing issues
- ⏱️ Extremely slow performance and lag
- 🔄 Requires constant app reinstallation

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback stops after 1-3 minutes requiring reconnection
- App freezes every 30-50 seconds during playback
- Cannot skip forward in videos without crashing
- Bluetooth and WiFi constantly disconnect
- Camera pairing fails or won't stay paired

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode for video playback
- Ability to control recording from phone
- Delete videos directly from app
- Send videos via email from app
- Battery percentage indicator


### foolcontrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foolcontrol/id888231700)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive remote control for RED DIGITAL CINEMA cameras over a network. Adjust camera settings, manage focus, apply looks, and control playback from your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Full camera control over network, Advanced focus control with presets, In-camera grading with curves, Clip playback and management, Metadata and slate management, Camera menu navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Axon View free?

Axon View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is foolcontrol free?

foolcontrol costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Axon View or foolcontrol?

foolcontrol is rated higher. Axon View averages 1.5 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while foolcontrol averages 4.1 from 19 ratings.

### Do Axon View or foolcontrol have ads?

Neither Axon View nor foolcontrol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Axon View or foolcontrol?

Axon View ships an update every 6 weeks, and foolcontrol every 5 weeks. Most recently, Axon View was updated on September 23, 2026 and foolcontrol on September 16, 2026.

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