Comparison

RED Tools vs OEX Equinox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RED Tools

This app assists filmmakers and camera operators with camera setup by providing tools for crop factor, recording time, flicker-free video, depth of field, panning speed, and exposure. It offers customizable settings for various shooting situations and RED camera systems.

Highlights
  • Crop factor preview
  • R3D recording time evaluation
  • Flicker-free video calculation
  • Depth of field estimation
  • Panning speed guidance
  • Exposure assistance
Features
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RED Tools is a convenient reference tool designed for use by filmmakers and camera operators to outline best practices in camera set-up for a variety of shooting situations. Each tool is customizable based on a selected RED camera and sensor type. Standard film formats are also included for comparison. RED Tools is also included in the RED Control app, which also provides free, full-featured camera control and video streaming for RED’s latest DSMC3 products. TOOLS INCLUDED: CROP FACTOR Preview how a given focal length will appear depending on resolution setting and sensor type. Illustration depicts viewable area relative to a traditional 35 mm stills photography sensor by default, but other reference sensors are selectable within the drop-down menu. R3D RECORDING TIME Evaluate the video data rate and available recording time based on your RED camera settings. This can help you understand media requirements and production costs in advance of a shoot. FLICKER FREE VIDEO Find a flicker-free shutter speed and frame rate combination when shooting under artificial lighting. DEPTH OF FIELD Understand how various camera settings influence depth of field. PANNING SPEED Estimate the panning speed where judder will likely become too pronounced. The goal is to provide a more accessible tool than the charts and tables commonly referenced in cinematography manuals. It uses the standard rule of thumb that camera panning should not cause objects to transit the entire horizontal extent of an image in any less than seven seconds. EXPOSURE Assist with exposure when one camera setting has to change. Example usage scenarios include when a higher frame rate needs to be used for slow motion, when the T-stop has to change for depth of field, or when the shutter angle has to change to minimize flickering in artificial light. NIKKOR Z Lens Coverage Use this tool to understand how NIKKOR Z lenses will look on your RED Z Mount camera bodies. The tool shows the extent the light will fall off at different sensor formats, and if any hard vignetting occurs.

About

OEX Equinox

Stream live HD footage from Wi-Fi-enabled action cameras in real-time. Control recording settings, manage captured media, and share directly to social media platforms. Compatible with Sharper Image Wi-Fi action cameras.

Highlights
  • Live HD footage streaming
  • Camera recording control
  • Capture option adjustments
  • Media browsing and download
  • Direct social media posting
Features
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You recorded it, now share it with the world. The OEX Equinox app allows you to view real-time footage while using Wi-Fi-enabled action cameras. Through the OEX Equinox app, you can: 1. Watch your HD footage live as it records 2. Control your camera's recording options 3. Change the camera's photo and video capture options 4. Browse, download, and manage your photos and videos 5. Post directly to social media The OEX Equinox app can be used with Sharper Image's Wi-Fi-enabled action camera. If the Password is not accepted first time reboot the APP which will remedy the problem.

Screenshots

RED Tools4 screens
OEX Equinox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RED Tools at 50% against OEX Equinox's 0%. OEX Equinox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RED Tools ships an update every 21 months, OEX Equinox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RED Tools versus OEX Equinox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRED ToolsOEX Equinox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.67.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRED Digital CinemaGD Digital Limited

Customer experience

RED Tools

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

OEX Equinox

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

RED Tools

No in-app purchases

None

OEX Equinox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RED Tools free?
RED Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OEX Equinox free?
OEX Equinox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RED Tools or OEX Equinox have ads?
Neither RED Tools nor OEX Equinox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RED Tools or OEX Equinox?
RED Tools ships an update every 21 months, and OEX Equinox every 2 weeks. Most recently, RED Tools was updated on October 6, 2026 and OEX Equinox on October 1, 2026.

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