# RED CONTROL

> Take control of your RED®

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/red.com.redcontrol](https://chrome-stats.com/d/red.com.redcontrol)

## Overview

- **ID:** `red.com.redcontrol`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RED.com, LLC.
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 33,303
- **Rating:** 3.87 / 5 (119 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2020-10-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=red.com.redcontrol)
- **Website:** [https://www.reddigitalcinema.com](https://www.reddigitalcinema.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.red.com/legal](https://www.red.com/legal)

## Description

**RED CONTROL** is a powerful and intuitive app designed to give users complete control over their RED V-RAPTOR™ ST and KOMODO™ cameras directly from an iOS device. This user-friendly, free app features a customizable interface that adapts to your shooting needs, offering both portrait and landscape modes with a full-screen display option.

With RED CONTROL, users can navigate the entire camera menu, live stream from the camera in real-time, and manage settings effortlessly without physical interaction. Compatibility is limited to V-RAPTOR ST, KOMODO 6K, and KOMODO ST models, and it requires electronic lenses for lens control functionalities. Enhance your filming workflow with precise camera operation and flexible control wherever you are.

## Rankings

- #355,601 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `red.com.redcontrol.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate RED CONTROL for providing integral camera control and monitoring, especially for RED Komodo cameras, and commend its cross-platform capabilities. However, many report frequent crashes, connection failures, and buggy operation on Android, with missing features like live focus peaking limiting its usability for continuous control. Overall, the app supports shooting workflows but could benefit from improved stability and feature completeness on Android.

### Pros

- App provides full access to camera control, monitoring, and playback, enhancing shooting workflow.
- Works well on multiple platforms, including Android and iPad.
- Highly regarded by some users as a next-level tool for camera control.
- Provides control specifically useful for RED Komodo cameras.
- App is useful for setup in controlled shooting environments.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability reported, especially on certain devices like Galaxy S21.
- App fails to connect reliably to cameras, with connection and launch issues.
- Limited functionality, lacks features such as live focus peaking and smooth scrolling in some tabs.
- Experience is laggy or buggy, impacting usability during active shoots.
- Android version appears less mature than iOS; some users wish for cross-platform purchases to avoid paying twice.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/red.com.redcontrol)