# iPhantom vs RED_CONTROL

iPhantom and RED_CONTROL both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of iPhantom's written reviews are positive against 56% of RED_CONTROL's. iPhantom also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). RED_CONTROL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPhantom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $299.99 per year. RED_CONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for iPhantom against 4.1 for RED_CONTROL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RED_CONTROL has 53 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of iPhantom's written reviews are positive against 56% of RED_CONTROL's.

iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, RED_CONTROL every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPhantom | RED_CONTROL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphantom/id970290515/reviews)** | [4.1 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-control/id1514864599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joe Kocsis](https://appshunter.io/developer/466855218) | [RED Digital Cinema](https://appshunter.io/developer/632147766) |

## What reviewers say

### iPhantom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphantom/id970290515)

Wirelessly control Phantom cameras from your iOS device. Access essential functions like recording, playback, and camera settings remotely. Offers a free version with limited features and unlocks full functionality via subscription.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera control, Record and trigger functions, Agile playback with clip saving, Adjust camera settings remotely, Send Telnet commands, IP detection and connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Auto-Renew Subscription | $299.99 | per year |
| 48 Hour Project License | $44.99 | one-time |
| 14 Day Project License | $89.99 | one-time |


### 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 iPhantom free?

iPhantom 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, iPhantom or RED_CONTROL?

iPhantom is rated higher. iPhantom averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RED_CONTROL averages 4.1 from 53 ratings.

### Do iPhantom or RED_CONTROL have ads?

Neither iPhantom nor RED_CONTROL shows ads.

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

iPhantom ships an update every 5 months, and RED_CONTROL every 4 weeks. Most recently, iPhantom was updated on August 18, 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.*