Comparison

foolcontrol vs Exif Manager

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

Exif Manager

View and edit photo metadata with ease. Modify GPS location, date, and remove EXIF data. Supports batch processing and offers a PRO version with advanced features like Photos Extension.

Highlights
  • View all EXIF metadata
  • Remove EXIF metadata
  • Change GPS location
  • Change photo date
  • Open location in Maps
  • Batch processing
Features
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Every photo and video can carry hidden information. Exif Manager helps you inspect, edit, and remove media metadata before you save or share. Media files can include hidden metadata such as camera details, capture date, file information, and GPS location. Exif Manager gives you a clear way to review that data, update it when needed, or create cleaner copies for sharing. Clean metadata before posting online, sending files to clients, or uploading photos and videos to AI tools. KEY FEATURES: - View detailed EXIF, GPS, TIFF, camera, file, and date metadata - Inspect supported photo and video metadata - Remove hidden metadata from media before sharing - Edit GPS location and capture date - Open photo locations in Maps when GPS data is available - Share original files, metadata-only text, or copies without metadata - Batch select media and apply metadata changes in bulk - Choose how edited media is saved - Delete originals after saving edited copies, if you prefer that workflow - Works on iPhone and iPad FREE VERSION: - Includes core EXIF viewing, editing, and metadata removal tools - Batch editing is limited - Includes ads Upgrade to Exif Manager PRO for no ads, unlimited batch edits, and all features of the extension in the share menu. Exif Manager is built for photographers, video creators, sellers, travelers, privacy-conscious users, and anyone who wants more control over the hidden information stored in media files. Questions or feedback? Contact us at ibrightsider@gmail.com.

Screenshots

foolcontrol4 screens
Exif Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Exif Manager at Free against foolcontrol's $99.99. foolcontrol's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Exif Manager is free to download; foolcontrol costs $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

foolcontrol holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of foolcontrol's written reviews are positive against 41% of Exif Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
foolcontrol versus Exif Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfoolcontrolExif Manager
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (19 ratings) — better3.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better41.4% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikael LubtchanskyVladyslav Hetman

Customer experience

foolcontrol

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

Exif Manager

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative44.8%

In-app purchases

None

foolcontrol

No in-app purchases

None

Exif Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is foolcontrol free?
foolcontrol costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exif Manager free?
Exif Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, foolcontrol or Exif Manager?
foolcontrol is rated higher. foolcontrol averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Exif Manager averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do foolcontrol or Exif Manager have ads?
Exif Manager shows ads; foolcontrol does not.
Which is updated more often, foolcontrol or Exif Manager?
foolcontrol ships an update every 5 weeks, and Exif Manager every 5 weeks. Most recently, foolcontrol was updated on September 16, 2026 and Exif Manager on September 24, 2026.

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