Comparison

foolcontrol vs Ultralapse

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

Ultralapse

Create mesmerizing time-lapses of life's moments by recording short videos over time. Track children's growth, transformations, or even pets and plants with smart face recognition and helpful reminders. Save and share your unique creations with ease.

Highlights
  • Record short videos for time-lapses
  • Smart face recognition for alignment
  • Set daily/weekly/monthly reminders
  • Create multiple albums
  • FullHD/4K video export (premium)
  • Save and share videos
Features
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Remember that beautiful and touching video "Portrait of Lotte"? Well, now you can make similar time-lapses yourself! What makes Ultralapse so special? While other time-lapse apps just use photos, Ultralapse lets you record short videos over the years. In the end it creates mesmerizing time-lapses of your kids growing up. Ultralapse is also perfect for tracking: – Growing baby bump – Weight loss transformation – Daily makeup – Fun facial hair – Pets & plants – All of life's moments WHAT YOU'LL GET: – Create albums of your kid(s) – Set reminders (daily/weekly/monthly) to make sure that you never miss a moment – Record short videos – Smart face recognition to line up the face day after day – For the final video, you can use one of the 6 bundled songs (more to come) – After your time-lapse is ready you can save it to your photo library or share it with friends and family Ultralapse integrates with Siri Shortcuts and User Activities (“3D Touch”). We care about your PRIVACY. That’s why we don’t log your activity or send anything to our servers. What happens on your device, stays on your device. ~ Designed by parents for parents ~ SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Premium subscription is optional. With the free version of Ultralapse you’ll be able to create one album and record a new video once every month. For some parents, this is more than enough. As a subscriber there are no such limitations. You’ll also enjoy FullHD/4k video export (depending on your device) and much more. Ultralapse offers two auto-renewing subscription options: $7.49 per 6 months $9.99 per year These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Terms of service: https://www.alstertouch.com/ultralapse/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: https://www.alstertouch.com/ultralapse/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

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Ultralapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: foolcontrol at 71% against Ultralapse's 0%. foolcontrol also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.1 vs 3.8). Ultralapse's advantage is price (Free vs $99.99). 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

Ultralapse is free to download; foolcontrol costs $99.99 up front. Ultralapse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 6 months. foolcontrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

foolcontrol holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of foolcontrol's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ultralapse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

foolcontrol ships an update every 5 weeks, Ultralapse every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
foolcontrol versus Ultralapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfoolcontrolUltralapse
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (19 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better11.2
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikael LubtchanskyKonstantin Gonikman

Customer experience

foolcontrol

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

Ultralapse

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

foolcontrol

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ultralapse

Subscriptions2
  • Ultralapse Premium (6 months)$7.496 Months
  • Ultralapse Premium (yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is foolcontrol free?
foolcontrol costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultralapse free?
Ultralapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, foolcontrol or Ultralapse?
foolcontrol is rated higher. foolcontrol averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Ultralapse averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do foolcontrol or Ultralapse have ads?
Neither foolcontrol nor Ultralapse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, foolcontrol or Ultralapse?
foolcontrol ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ultralapse every 4 months. Most recently, foolcontrol was updated on October 8, 2026 and Ultralapse on October 2, 2026.

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