foolcontrol vs MovieSlate® 8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
MovieSlate® 8
This app is a professional digital clapperboard, logging tool, and notepad for filmmakers. It helps log footage, take notes, and create reports efficiently, saving time during editing. Customize its appearance and features to suit your production needs.
- Digital clapperboard and shot logger
- Take notes and record voice memos
- Log production info and GPS location
- Export shot history in multiple formats
- Customize slate appearance and behavior
- Timecode sync with compatible gear (PRO feature)
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SEE IT Videos/Details at movie-slate.com. AS SEEN IN APPLE’S iPAD TV ADS “MovieSlate® is the the Rolls-Royce of slates” says HandHeldHollywood.com. A convenient, all-in-one digital slate, clapper board, shot log, and notepad is used for film, TV, documentaries, music videos, and interviews, this professional production tool is the easy way to log footage and take notes as you shoot— saving you valuable time later when capturing/editing footage, and creating reports. All at a mere fraction of a bulky digital clapperboard’s cost. SLATE Tap a field to edit production info. Choose info from default/custom snippets, contacts, or saved history. Enter new info with the keyboard. Use the optimized keypad to quickly enter numeric info like: roll, scene, take, timecode. Or swipe up/down on fields to increment/decrement numbers. TIMECODE Entering timecode is easy with our optimized keypad. Sync to clock time, or an iTunes song (Music Video mode). With optional PRO Features in-app purchase: LTC/WiFi sync with: compatible cameras, recorders, generators, Timecode Systems Hubs, wireless timecode slates; and other MovieSlate apps. CLAPPER To begin a shot: photograph the slate’s production info, then tap the clapper sticks. Sticks open & clap closed, creating an audible/visible marker. All slate data is logged to history. Optional credits animations briefly display each production field, full screen. NOTES For each shot, you can: circle a take; rate sound/picture quality; write multiple shot notes; record voice notes; take picture notes. Example: when shooting interviews, create notes to timecode-mark when a particular question was asked, or something remarkable was said. Enter notes using the microphone, camera, keyboard— or insert snippet phrases (such as “Interview”, “Question”, or “Tail Sticks”). LOG HISTORY Get fast, searchable access to shot info, without wading through hours of footage. For each shot: all production, GPS location, and timecode data is stored to the app’s Shot Log History, where you can view, edit, or rate shots. History/Notes can be exported/emailed as: HTML, XML, CSV formats. Supports multiple projects. CUSTOMIZE Choose behaviors, layouts, sounds, themes (clapper/hinge designs, backgrounds, fonts, colors)— even your production logo on the slate and in reports. ALWAYS READY With MovieSlate: lost clapper boards are a thing of the past. Your shot history is always ready to view, review, edit, or send. SLATE FEATURES • Landscape/Portrait; lockable • Standard FPS rates • Customize behavior, appearance, sounds • Detects external claps (using compatible cases) • Color/Gray/Focus charts • Credits animations PRO FEATURES in-app purchase: $9.99/month (auto-renewable) or $299.99 one-time • Timecode Sync - with compatible gear via WiFi/headphone jack. • Denecke TS-TCB - sync claps/timecode/data. • Sound Dept - data/notes logging/reports for up to 32 tracks. • Sound Recorder Sync - with Sound Devices 6-Series. • Reality MultiCam - data/notes logging/reports for up to 26 cameras. • Camera Sync - with some RED cameras. • KeyClips - keyword-based logging for FCPX. • MovieSlate Cloud Pro - advanced backup/restore/sharing. • App-to-App - sync and remote control. SCRIPT DEPT SUBSCRIPTION in-app purchase: $24.99/month (auto-renewable) • Includes Script Dept features and all Pro Features. SUBSCRIPTIONS Listed prices are $USD. At purchase confirmation: payment is charged to your iTunes Account; any unused portion of free trial period is forfeited. Auto-renewable subscriptions are billed monthly through the App Store. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew feature is turned off at least 24-hours before end of current subscription/trial period. Your iTunes Account is charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to end of current period. To manage subscription auto-renewal see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4098 PRIVACY http://movie-slate.com/privacy TERMS OF USE http://movie-slate.com/tou REQUIRES iOS 17-27
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MovieSlate® 8 at $29.99 against foolcontrol's $99.99. MovieSlate® 8 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (547 vs 19). foolcontrol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (74% vs 45%). On update cadence and 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
foolcontrol costs $99.99 and MovieSlate® 8 $29.99 up front. MovieSlate® 8 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. foolcontrol asks for nothing beyond the download.
MovieSlate® 8 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MovieSlate® 8 has 547 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of foolcontrol's written reviews are positive against 45% of MovieSlate® 8's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | foolcontrol | MovieSlate® 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $29.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (19 ratings) | 4.6 (547 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews — better | 44.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 547 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #102 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikael Lubtchansky | PureBlend Software |
Customer experience
foolcontrol
MovieSlate® 8
Bugs and requests
foolcontrol
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MovieSlate® 8
Reported bugs
8 issues- App hangs or freezes when loading songs
- External clap detection causes app to crash
- Timecode signal not audible for jam syncing
- Display freezes on iPhone Plus in landscape mode
- App becomes unresponsive when iPad overheats
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- LTC output link doesn't work
- Unreliable connection with Denecke TS-TCB slate
- Incompatibility with older app versions and licenses
Requested features
8 requests- 23.98 fps framerate option for 24h world clock
- Wood clapper accessory for iPad
- Split-screen support for iPad Pro
- Tail slate option
- Louder clap sound output
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- Full screen timecode display button on all devices
- One-time contact permission popup instead of recurring
- Better iPad compatibility and optimization
In-app purchases
foolcontrol
No in-app purchases
MovieSlate® 8
- MovieSlate® 8 Pro Features7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Script Dept14 Days trial$26.991 Month
- MovieSlate® 8 Pro Features$299.99
Questions
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