LG Pro Remote vs iPhantom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
iPhantom
Wirelessly control Phantom cameras from your iOS device. Access essential functions like recording, playback, and camera settings remotely. Offers a free version with limited features and unlocks full functionality via subscription.
- Wireless camera control
- Record and trigger functions
- Agile playback with clip saving
- Adjust camera settings remotely
- Send Telnet commands
- IP detection and connection
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iPhantom has been discontinued: Thank you all for over a decade of support for iPhantom. iPhantom has been discontinued, but fear not, we are happy to announce the release of: iPhantom-X https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iphantom-x/id6752670875 iPhantom Subscribers: iPhantom will be available for download until all licenses expire. iPhantom Licenses will activate iPhantom-X on your iOS/iPadOS device You may freely switch between iPhantom and iPhantom-X until your iPhantom license expires, at which time you will be asked to subscribe to iPhantom-X https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iphantom-x/id6752670875 ========================================= iPhantom by Joe Kocsis with Drew Lauer & Hollywood Special Ops This App is a game changer for all Phantom Camera operators and technicians. Wirelessly control any Phantom Camera by Vision Research through your iPhone or iOS device via a Wifi router through the camera's Ethernet port. Breath new life into older Phantom Cameras with amazing control like never before. From the "Record Page" Easily access necessary functions like Record, Trigger, Black Reference, OSD, view important camera information, and quickly connect to your camera. From the "Playback Page" Experience incredibly agile playback functionality, set in and out points and save clips. In the "Menu Page" Adjust the most commonly used settings like fps, shutter angle, white balance, etc... Send Telnet Commands from your phone via the built in Telnet Function Never use a PC to control a Phantom again! Download iPhantom for free to access a handful of functions and to test your connection. Unlock complete functionality through in-app purchase. Setup is easy. There are many palm-sized Wifi routers on the market that can be powered through USB, and even some with built in battery, that can be connected to your Phantom camera through its Ethernet port. USB power can be provided by a small portable USB battery or by using an adapter cable like PTap to USB. Just connect your iOS device to that Wifi signal, open iPhantom, and click "Detect IP" then click "Connect". See the built in Quick Start Guide or www.iPhatomApp.com for more information on setup. Visit us at www.iPhantomApp.com, where we will soon offer hardware accessories like preconfigured Wifi routers and short length Phantom to Ethernet cables. iPhantom should work with every Phantom Camera, but has been thoroughly tested with the following cameras: Flex4K, VEO4K, Flex2K, Miro, v10, v12.1, v2511, v2512, v642 Requirements: A Phantom Camera by Vision Research A Phantom Network Cable, aka Phantom to Ethernet Cable A Wifi Router A Power Source for Wifi Router An iOS Device with Wifi capability This app was not created or maintained by Vision Research. www.iPhantomApp.com www.HollywoodSpecialOps.com iPhantom is a Subscription Based App Current Offerings 1) Yearly Auto-Renewing Subscription 2) 14 Day Project License 3) 48 Project License • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Auto Renewing Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use http://www.iphantomapp.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LG Pro Remote at none against iPhantom's 3. LG Pro Remote also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.1). iPhantom's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. iPhantom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $299.99 per year. LG Pro Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
iPhantom holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.
LG Pro Remote ships an update every 6 months, iPhantom every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LG Pro Remote | iPhantom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pomfort GmbH | Joe Kocsis |
Customer experience
LG Pro Remote
iPhantom
In-app purchases
LG Pro Remote
No in-app purchases
iPhantom
- Yearly Auto-Renew Subscription$299.991 Year
- 48 Hour Project License$44.99
- 14 Day Project License$89.99








