# CameraKit vs RED_CONTROL

The clearest difference is rating: CameraKit at 4.7 against RED_CONTROL's 4.1. CameraKit also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 56%) and ratings volume (319 vs 53). RED_CONTROL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RED_CONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 319 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CameraKit's written reviews are positive against 56% of RED_CONTROL's.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, RED_CONTROL every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | RED_CONTROL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** | [4.1 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control/id1514864599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [RED Digital Cinema](https://appshunter.io/developer/632147766) |

## 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


### RED_CONTROL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control/id1514864599)

Control your RED V-RAPTOR™ or KOMODO™ camera directly from your iOS device. This free app offers a customizable interface for live streaming, full menu navigation, and flexible display modes.

**Highlights:** Direct camera control, Live streaming, Full menu navigation, Customizable interface, Portrait and landscape modes, Full-screen option

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is RED_CONTROL free?

RED_CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

CameraKit is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while RED_CONTROL averages 4.1 from 53 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or RED_CONTROL have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor RED_CONTROL shows ads.

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

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and RED_CONTROL every 4 weeks. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on September 20, 2026 and RED_CONTROL on July 30, 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.*