Comparison

srRAW Cinema Camera vs ZineControl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

srRAW Cinema Camera

Capture the highest fidelity cinema and images on compatible iPhones with a custom RAW pipeline. Designed for filmmakers and creators, it offers direct integration with DaVinci Resolve for immediate editing and grading, providing unparalleled post-production control.

Highlights
  • CinemaDNG RAW format encoding
  • Plug and Grade with DaVinci Resolve
  • Uncompressed stereo WAV audio
  • H265 proxy file
  • Manual exposure controls
  • Up to 6 resolutions
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PLEAST NOTE: srRAW requires specific hardware found in the newest iPhones. Currently supported models include iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max as well as iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. srRAW captures the highest fidelity images and cinema of any iPhone camera with its custom "only RAW" cinema pipeline. Designed for filmmakers, creators, photographers and teams who shoot, edit and grade. It has "plug and grade" support with DaVinci Resolve using our Node Tree - transfer footage to your editing machine and start cutting, grading and designing looks in seconds. Images can be pulled from sequences for use in image editors including Affinity and Lightroom. It's easy enough for advanced beginners and powerful enough for twenty year pros to shoot beautiful images, kinetic bursts and organic cinema.  srRAW is a custom RAW cinema capture engine that encodes DNG images straight from the iPhone sensor and writes files to the industry standard CinemaDNG format, WAV stereo audio and a field H2365 proxy. No image processing or noise reduction is applied - captured images have the highest fidelity compared to video that has gone through processing at the time of production. When the latter occurs, it results in discarded data and bakes in noise reduction and exposure compensation all of which inhibit post-production options. srRAW on the other hand allows you to have absolute control over highlights and shadows at the time of production and because it shoots RAW cinema, allows for unmatched creativity at the time grading and designing looks.  Quite different from an iPhone video camera, srRAW has been designed to bring the filmmaking experience to iPhone. srRAW includes: • Custom developed CinemaDNG RAW format encoding, the open-source industry-standard. Edit, grade and design looks with DaVinci Resolve using our "Plug and Grade" node tree. • Uncompressed stereo WAV audio • H265 proxy file to easily check your recordings in the field • Up to 6 different resolutions from 1080p to 3k (iPhone dependent) • Transfer to industry-standard post-production software on your Mac/PC/Linux with USB-C or AirDrop • Full manual exposure with manual shutter and manual ISO • Custom auto-exposure mode designed for RAW cinema capture We made this for you! We hope you'll share your ideas and feedback so we can make srRAW even better. Thank you for your support! SUPPORT Included with every srRAW Cinema Camera is a detailed mini film school we call srRAW101. Please visit cine.ma to enroll. If you have any questions, we’re always available at hello@swissrig.com TERMS OF USE https://swissrig.com/terms PRIVACY POLICY https://swissrig.com/privacy

About

ZineControl

This app provides professional control for cinema cameras directly from an iPhone. Adjust critical shooting parameters like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance remotely. Monitor live view, start/stop recording, and manage clips without touching the camera.

Highlights
  • Remote ISO adjustment
  • On-screen shutter speed control
  • White balance adjustment
  • Codec and resolution changes
  • Live view monitoring
  • Remote recording start/stop
  • Focus Touch on screen
  • View and share clips
Features
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ZineControl is the first professional control app for cinema cameras, designed for cinematographers and directors of photography who need full control from the iPhone on set. Works with Z-series cameras over Wi-Fi or USB — the first app built specifically for the cinematic workflow of these cameras. Control the most critical shooting parameters without touching the camera: ISO — precise real-time adjustment Shutter speed — direct control from the screen White balance — change color temperature without interrupting the shot Codec and resolution — switch recording format on the fly Live view — live monitoring from your iPhone Remote recording — start and stop recording from a distance Focus Touch — pull focus directly on the screen Media — view and share camera-recorded clips right from your phone. Tether mode — send your photos instantly to the gallery or to another device. Look creator — customize your Nikon looks Designed with a refined aesthetic inspired by the professional camera workflow. ZineControl is the missing tool for Z-series camera operators on set. Compatible with: Z-series mirrorless (ZR, Z8, Z50, Z50II, Z6, Z30, Z6III, Zf, Zfc)

Screenshots

srRAW Cinema Camera4 screens
ZineControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZineControl at 91% against srRAW Cinema Camera's 26%. ZineControl also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). srRAW Cinema Camera's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99). On ratings volume, ads 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

srRAW Cinema Camera is free to download; ZineControl costs $14.99 up front. srRAW Cinema Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ZineControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZineControl holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of srRAW Cinema Camera's written reviews are positive against 91% of ZineControl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

srRAW Cinema Camera ships an update every 6 months, ZineControl every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
srRAW Cinema Camera versus ZineControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersrRAW Cinema CameraZineControl
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating3.8 (11 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1111
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#44 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSWISS RIG FlexCoAntonio Gonzalez

Customer experience

srRAW Cinema Camera

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral15.8%
Negative57.9%

ZineControl

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

srRAW Cinema Camera

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plus Edition3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • sr RAW Quarterly3 Days trial$6.993 Months
  • Annual Plus Edition7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Annual Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • sr RAW Cinema Camera Lifetime$39.99
  • sr RAW - Lifetime$49.99
None

ZineControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is srRAW Cinema Camera free?
srRAW Cinema Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZineControl free?
ZineControl costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, srRAW Cinema Camera or ZineControl?
ZineControl is rated higher. srRAW Cinema Camera averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ZineControl averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do srRAW Cinema Camera or ZineControl have ads?
Neither srRAW Cinema Camera nor ZineControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, srRAW Cinema Camera or ZineControl?
srRAW Cinema Camera ships an update every 6 months, and ZineControl every 4 days. Most recently, srRAW Cinema Camera was updated on September 28, 2026 and ZineControl on September 30, 2026.

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