Comparison

foolcontrol vs Sidepic

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

Head to head
About

foolcontrol

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
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foolcontrol lets you get full control over a RED DIGITAL CINEMA DSMC™ camera connected to the same network as your iOS device, WEAPON, EPIC-W, SCARLET-W and RAVEN all have built in wifi but EPIC / SCARLET cameras require additional wireless accessories to work with foolcontrol (see below). - PREVIEW : recording state, format, project / sensor frame rate, timecode, pre-record, frame trigger frame tagging, OLPF, REDcode, lookaround, shutter angle / speed, histogram, goal posts, traffic lights, gamma / color space, recording mode, frame processing, HDRx, Motion Mount, iris vale, white balance, tint, ISO, tools, RAW view, magnify, production info, scene and take metadata, VU meter, battery level / time left, media remaining / recording time, clip count, clip name, previous clip info. Indicators for : LAN, ext. timecode, sync, genlock, RIG, errors, camera fan speed and temperature. Eject media, power saving modes and shutdown the camera. - FOCUS : Circular focus disc with advanced features : colored users marks, smooth bezier rack focus with adjustable speed, add hard stop for near/far focus, select 1,2,3,4,5 or 10 knob turns for super precise focusing without loosing any previous marks, searchable preset focus discs markers, create, recall, sort, rename and export your own user focus distance discs : unique mode lets you add repeatable distance marks for your lenses. AF mode selection, autofocus trigger, AF zone size and center, rack focus mode points recall, iris, magnify, record start stop, audible marks and more. - LOOK : set camera look using a multi speed slider or manual value input : contrast, exposure, saturation, shadow, brightness, RGB gains, kelvin, tint and FLUT. Color temperature presets, auto white balance, ISO, color / gamma space. - CURVES : Shape luma, red, green and blue curves to create in-camera grades. Drag curves points using 3 different modes for normal, fine, and super fine curve adjustment. - PLAYBACK : list all the clips on your media with timecode, thumbnail and duration. Play forward, backward, frame by frame, go to end and beginning, set in/out points, navigate marked frame, set playback speed and looping mode. - KEYS : navigate your camera menu using knob, buttons or gesture pad. Access to all buttons and menu pages. - PRESETS : create and apply camera presets. A preset can include one or several parameters from look, curves, camera settings, slate and many more. Presets can be sorted, renamed and exported by email. - SLATE : quickly set metadata values for production, director, DOP, scene, shot, take, project info, camera operator, unit and location. GPS location (on GPS enabled devices). Set timecode mode and value. - CAMERA MENU tree - RECORD SETTINGS with access to advanced record formats, mode and options. - LINEAR FOCUS for single operators ------------- To use an EPIC or SCARLET camera with foolcontrol on the same wifi network you will need to use one of these : - RED lemo to cat5 ethernet cable and a GIG-E wireless router. - RED REDLink bridge wifi module. - Teradek COLR and GIG-E to lemo cable. - RTMotion latitude WEAPON / EPIC-W / SCARLET-W and RAVEN have built in wifi ready for foolcontrol. Wooden camera has an antenna replacement accessory called the 'Wifi Side Plate' to increase camera wifi range. It is always recommended to use a router on set (infrastructure mode) instead of the Ad Hoc network setup in camera. TPLink WR802N is a great affordable USB powered option. connection tips : foolcolor.net/tips.pdf more info, video demos and support : http://foolcolor.net/foolcontrol_iOS IG : @mikafool Please note : This application requires iOS 9.3 and up and will only work with RED DSMC cameras. It does not work with the RED ONE or any other camera. Focus control requires a RED Canon or Nikon mount and a compatible electronic lens.

About

Sidepic

This app provides a separate space to store photos, keeping them out of your main device library. Easily import images from various sources, including your camera roll, clipboard, and cloud storage, for organized, private access.

Highlights
  • Separate photo library
  • Import from Photo Library
  • Paste from clipboard
  • Share from other apps
  • Import from iCloud Drive
  • Direct camera capture
  • Unlimited photo storage unlock
Features
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Sidepic stores images separate from your main photo library. It’s perfect for pictures you don’t want cluttering your photo library. Maybe it’s pics you don’t want synced by the Photos app, images you gather from the web, or any photos you just want to keep separate. Sidepic stores photos on your device so they are always available, just off to the side. It’s easy to get photos into Sidepic: – add from the Photos app – add from the Files app – add from any other app that can share an image – capture directly from the Camera app – paste images from the clipboard – drag and drop from your Mac – sync from an SMB server (Pro only) Sidepic includes handy interface features: – sort by newest or oldest – flag low-resolution images – view basic details about images (size, resolution, and date) – switch between square previews or original aspect ratio – change the app icon (light or dark) Try out Sidepic with up to 50 photos. To store more photos, upgrade to Sidepic Unlimited (in-app purchase). To do even more, upgrade to Sidepic Pro (in-app purchase) and unlock SMB server sync, duplicate photo detection, basic cropping, background privacy, plus unlimited photos. If you’ve already purchased Sidepic Unlimited, you’ll automatically see a discounted upgrade price for Sidepic Pro.

Screenshots

foolcontrol4 screens
Sidepic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sidepic at Free against foolcontrol's $99.99. Sidepic also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). foolcontrol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sidepic is free to download; foolcontrol costs $99.99 up front. Sidepic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. foolcontrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sidepic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of foolcontrol's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sidepic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

foolcontrol ships an update every 5 weeks, Sidepic every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
foolcontrol versus Sidepic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfoolcontrolSidepic
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (19 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikael LubtchanskyWells Consulting LLC

Customer experience

foolcontrol

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%

Sidepic

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

foolcontrol

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sidepic

One-time3
  • Sidepic Unlimited$0.99
  • Sidepic Pro Upgrade$1.99
  • Sidepic Pro$2.99

Questions

Is foolcontrol free?
foolcontrol costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sidepic free?
Sidepic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, foolcontrol or Sidepic?
Sidepic is rated higher. foolcontrol averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Sidepic averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do foolcontrol or Sidepic have ads?
Neither foolcontrol nor Sidepic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, foolcontrol or Sidepic?
foolcontrol ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sidepic every 7 months. Most recently, foolcontrol was updated on September 16, 2026 and Sidepic on September 22, 2026.

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