# foolcontrol vs Artemis Director's Viewfinder

The clearest difference is price: Artemis Director's Viewfinder at Free against foolcontrol's $99.99. Artemis Director's Viewfinder also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (150 vs 19). foolcontrol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Artemis Director's Viewfinder is free to download; foolcontrol costs $99.99 up front. Artemis Director's Viewfinder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. foolcontrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

foolcontrol holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artemis Director's Viewfinder has 150 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of foolcontrol's written reviews are positive against 63% of Artemis Director's Viewfinder's.

foolcontrol ships an update every 5 weeks, Artemis Director's Viewfinder every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | foolcontrol | Artemis Director's Viewfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $99.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foolcontrol/id888231700/reviews)** | [3.9 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-directors-viewfinder/id1164523253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **150** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 62.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikael Lubtchansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/888231703) | [Chemical Wedding](https://appshunter.io/developer/311648873) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Artemis Director's Viewfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-directors-viewfinder/id1164523253)

This app provides a comprehensive database of professional cameras and lenses, allowing filmmakers to visualize shots with custom formats. It streamlines communication between directors and cinematographers, ensuring everyone is aligned on the exact frame.

**Highlights:** Professional camera and lens database, Custom camera format support, Accurate shot visualization, Streamlined crew communication, Location scouting tool, Blocking rehearsal recording

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| External Camera Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Helios View | $9.99 | one-time |
| Core License | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Essential tool for cinematographers and filmmakers
- 👍 Intuitive viewfinder with accurate focal length simulation
- 📸 Comprehensive camera and lens database
- 🤝 Exceptional customer support and responsive developer
- 🎯 Useful for pre-production planning and location scouting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues across iOS versions
- ⚠️ App closes immediately after opening on newer iPhones
- 📸 Missing or lost photos after updates
- 🔒 Requires full photo library access with privacy concerns
- ⏱️ Slow performance between shots and when taking photos

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after iOS updates
- Photos disappear from library and app after taking them
- Focus issues in viewfinder - won't focus or loses focus during recording
- App freezes when viewing previously taken photos
- Performance degradation with photo albums exceeding 80 images

**Requested features**

- Add Nikon ZR camera support
- Update database with newer camera models (Canon RF mount, Fuji X-H2S, Lumix models)
- Widget for quick app launch
- Save multiple camera and lens profiles for quick switching
- Custom anamorphic squeeze ratios


## Frequently asked questions

### Is foolcontrol free?

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

### Is Artemis Director's Viewfinder free?

Artemis Director's Viewfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, foolcontrol or Artemis Director's Viewfinder?

foolcontrol is rated higher. foolcontrol averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Artemis Director's Viewfinder averages 3.9 from 150 ratings.

### Do foolcontrol or Artemis Director's Viewfinder have ads?

Neither foolcontrol nor Artemis Director's Viewfinder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, foolcontrol or Artemis Director's Viewfinder?

foolcontrol ships an update every 5 weeks, and Artemis Director's Viewfinder every 3 days. Most recently, foolcontrol was updated on September 16, 2026 and Artemis Director's Viewfinder on September 26, 2026.

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