Comparison

foolcontrol vs FilmFone Chat

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 while 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. IG : @foolmika Please note : This application will 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

FilmFone Chat

Features
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FilmFone Chat is a versatile tool designed for filmmakers to simulate on-screen chat conversations seamlessly for their film scenes. Whether it's a character texting on their phone in one-on-one conversations with another character, or engaging in a group chat, FilmFone Chat makes it easy to create and display these interactions instead of having to design prototypes or images. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Key Features: - Character Creation: Build characters with names, profile images and customizable chat bubble colors. - Scene-Based Chats: Design chats specific to each scene, complete with chat titles, custom messages, timing intervals, and background colors. - Playback Functionality: Enter messages and play back the chat to capture realistic text exchanges on camera. - Keyboard Characters: Simulate real-time message entry during chats for the on-screen character to type their message on camera. - Multiple Participants: Create chats that involve more than just two characters, perfect for group conversations.

Screenshots

foolcontrol4 screens
FilmFone Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FilmFone Chat at Free against foolcontrol's $99.99. FilmFone Chat also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). foolcontrol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). 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

FilmFone Chat is free to download; foolcontrol costs $99.99 up front. FilmFone Chat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 6 months. foolcontrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
foolcontrol versus FilmFone Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfoolcontrolFilmFone Chat
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikael LubtchanskyMotionbell Inc.

In-app purchases

None

foolcontrol

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FilmFone Chat

Subscriptions2
  • FFChat Premium - 6 months$29.996 Months
  • FFChat Premium - 12 months$49.991 Year

Questions

Is foolcontrol free?
foolcontrol costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FilmFone Chat free?
FilmFone Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do foolcontrol or FilmFone Chat have ads?
Neither foolcontrol nor FilmFone Chat shows ads.

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