# CameraKit vs foolcontrol

The clearest difference is price: CameraKit at Free against foolcontrol's $4.99. CameraKit also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (321 vs 2). foolcontrol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

CameraKit is free to download; foolcontrol costs $4.99 up front. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. foolcontrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, foolcontrol every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | foolcontrol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foolcontrol-r/id1083887280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 46 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [Mikael Lubtchansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/888231703) |

## What reviewers say

### CameraKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993)

This app provides comprehensive technical specifications and calculations for a wide range of cameras and video formats. It helps filmmakers and videographers estimate storage needs, battery life, transfer times, and compare camera performance.

**Highlights:** Detailed camera specifications, Storage space calculation, Battery life estimation, File transfer time prediction, Sensor size comparison, Format compatibility checks, Notes and favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable for professionals
- 💎 Treasure trove of information
- ✨ Constantly updated
- 🚀 Intuitive design, easy to use
- 💡 Lifesaver for filmmakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked content, pay again
- 💸 Wants $60 for full access
- ❓ What did I pay for?
- 🔒 Lost pro purchases
- ❌ Scam, cannot restore

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all pro purchases
- Cannot restore purchases
- Monthly subscription broken
- Subscription cycle error
- Crashes when restoring purchase on iPad Mini

**Requested features**

- Pro-rate for early adopters
- Direct link to working manual
- Develop something for framing
- Add support for Sony a7 IV
- Add support for Nikon


### foolcontrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foolcontrol-r/id1083887280)

This app provides remote control functionality for RED DIGITAL CINEMA CAMERAS, allowing users to monitor settings and trigger start/stop recording. It connects via Wi-Fi to compatible DSMC and DSMC2 camera models.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Monitor camera settings, Trigger start/stop recording, Wi-Fi connectivity, DSMC and DSMC2 camera support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

CameraKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is foolcontrol free?

foolcontrol costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CameraKit or foolcontrol?

CameraKit is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while foolcontrol averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or foolcontrol have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor foolcontrol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CameraKit or foolcontrol?

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and foolcontrol every 6 weeks. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on October 13, 2026 and foolcontrol on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*