Comparison

Video Editing Controller vs Drone Radar by Mainline

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

Head to head
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Video Editing Controller

Features
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Turn your phone into a wireless controller for your video editing software. Video Editing Controller is a remote control for editors β€” it connects to a free companion server app on your computer and turns taps and gestures into real keyboard shortcuts. No special hardware, no macro pad, no driver installation required. Whether you cut in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, your phone becomes a customizable shortcut deck and jog wheel that speeds up your editing workflow. HOW IT WORKS Install the free server app on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer. Open it, scan the QR code with your phone, and you're ready to go. The server app translates commands from your phone into real keypresses on your computer β€” over your local Wi-Fi, with no account and no cloud. FEATURES β€’ Wireless remote control for any video editor β€” works over Wi-Fi β€’ Customizable button layout β€” assign any keyboard shortcut or key combination to each button β€’ Jog wheel for precise frame-by-frame scrubbing β€’ Dark, Light, and System themes β€” match your editing environment and lighting β€’ Works with any software that accepts keyboard shortcuts, including DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere β€’ Lightweight, fast, and account-free PERFECT FOR Video editors, colorists, and content creators who want a faster, hardware-free alternative to an editing keyboard or shuttle controller β€” using the phone that's already on your desk. PREMIUM Custom button layout editing and mode switching are unlocked with a single one-time Premium purchase. The basic layout is free forever β€” no subscription. REQUIREMENTS β€’ The free companion server app must be running on your computer (Windows, macOS, and Linux β€” download at kibelab.com) β€’ Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network The server app is free to download and does not require an account.

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Drone Radar by Mainline

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Turn your iPhone into part of a community acoustic radar network. Drone Radar listens for sound patterns that may match drone engines. Analysis happens on the device. When the app finds a likely match, it uploads a short audio sample and location context for further analysis. It does not continuously stream your surroundings. PUT A SPARE PHONE ON DUTY Place it by a window or in a sheltered outdoor location, connect it to power, and let it listen. Every contributing phone expands coverage, and every useful recording helps build a more accurate real-world dataset. HOW IT WORKS β€’ On-device analysis looks for drone-like engine sounds. β€’ Only short candidate clips are uploaded. β€’ Precise location is used privately to place detections; the public map obscures the sensor’s exact location. β€’ A live status view shows when your sensor is listening and what it has detected. A COMMUNITY-BUILT NETWORK One phone can hear only so much. A network of phones can cover streets, neighborhoods, and eventually much larger areas. Your spare device can become a small but meaningful part of a shared protective network. CURRENT STAGE Drone Radar is in an early data-collection stage. It does not yet provide emergency alerts and must not be relied upon for safety-critical decisions. This release helps collect real-world samples and improve reliable drone recognition. PRIVACY Audio is analyzed on-device. An uploaded candidate clip may contain nearby voices, and detection records include precise location. This data is private and used only to operate and improve Drone Radar. The app does not use advertising tracking. Microphone and precise location access are required for detection. Notifications are optional.

Screenshots

Video Editing Controller4 screens
Drone Radar by Mainline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drone Radar by Mainline at none against Video Editing Controller's 1. Drone Radar by Mainline also leads on ads (none vs shown). Video Editing Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Video Editing Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drone Radar by Mainline asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
Video Editing Controller versus Drone Radar by Mainline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Editing ControllerDrone Radar by Mainline
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBence KiralyMainline

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Editing Controller

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
None

Drone Radar by Mainline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Editing Controller free?
Video Editing Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drone Radar by Mainline free?
Drone Radar by Mainline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Editing Controller or Drone Radar by Mainline have ads?
Video Editing Controller shows ads; Drone Radar by Mainline does not.

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