Comparison

LG Pro Remote vs Freefly Ember

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

Head to head
About

LG Pro Remote

Control LiveGrade Pro on your Mac from your iOS device over WiFi. Adjust color grades, switch devices, and apply various display options for live video signals. Requires LiveGrade Pro for OS X to function.

Highlights
  • Remote control for LiveGrade Pro
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Apply preset color grades
  • Switch devices remotely
  • Toggle display options (original, bypass, false color)
  • Auto-detects LiveGrade Pro instances
  • Password protection for remote access
Features
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LG Pro Remote is an iOS app that allows users to control selected features of LiveGrade Pro for OS X over WiFi. NOTICE: LiveGrade Pro for OS X is required (either running in trial mode or with a license) to use this remote app. LiveGrade for OS X is an application to manipulate the color of live signals and still frames from digital film cameras. Supported cameras are the ARRI cameras Alexa and Amira, Canon C300 and C500, Sony F35, F5 and F55 cameras, RED One and RED Epic cameras, and many more. For live color manipulations, additional HD-SDI hardware is needed. LG Pro Remote allows to remotely apply preset color grades, switch devices and apply different options such as "show original image", "bypass color" or "false color". LG Pro Remote auto-detects running instances of LiveGrade Pro for OS X that are reachable over the same WiFi network. Remote access to LiveGrade Pro for OS X can be protected with a password.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

LG Pro Remote2 screens
Freefly Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Freefly Ember at 5.0 against LG Pro Remote's 4.0. Freefly Ember also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). LG Pro Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Freefly Ember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LG Pro Remote ships an update every 6 months, Freefly Ember monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LG Pro Remote versus Freefly Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLG Pro RemoteFreefly Ember
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPomfort GmbHFREEFLY SYSTEMS INC.

Customer experience

LG Pro Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Freefly Ember

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LG Pro Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Freefly Ember

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LG Pro Remote free?
LG Pro Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Freefly Ember free?
Freefly Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LG Pro Remote or Freefly Ember?
Freefly Ember is rated higher. LG Pro Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Freefly Ember averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do LG Pro Remote or Freefly Ember have ads?
Neither LG Pro Remote nor Freefly Ember shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LG Pro Remote or Freefly Ember?
LG Pro Remote ships an update every 6 months, and Freefly Ember monthly. Most recently, LG Pro Remote was updated on September 14, 2026 and Freefly Ember on September 27, 2026.

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