# FieldMonitor vs Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

The clearest difference is price: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic at $5.99 against FieldMonitor's $19.99. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 70). FieldMonitor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (70% vs 60%). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FieldMonitor costs $19.99 and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic $5.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FieldMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic has 1.2K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of FieldMonitor's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FieldMonitor ships an update every 2 months, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FieldMonitor | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldmonitor/id1101913786/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 60.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 39 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Wilt](https://appshunter.io/developer/590364682) | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) |

## What reviewers say

### FieldMonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldmonitor/id1101913786)

This app provides wireless monitoring and control for select Canon, Panasonic, Sony cameras, and Teradek transmitters. It offers real-time adjustments for exposure, color, and focus, along with advanced monitoring tools like waveforms and histograms. It is designed for hybrid still/video cameras and does not support playback or download.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera monitoring, Remote camera control, Exposure and color adjustment, Focus assist, Waveform monitor, Histogram, 3D LUTs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Control Blackmagic cameras remotely via Bluetooth. Manage multiple cameras simultaneously, adjust settings like white balance, frame rate, and ISO, and even control focus and zoom with external controllers.

**Highlights:** External controller support (Tilta Nucleus), Multi-cam control (up to 12 cameras), Camera grouping and custom settings, Remote focus and zoom control, Start/stop recording, Adjust white balance, ISO, frame rate, Digital slate metadata entry

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-Cam Control | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless camera control
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive interface
- 🔒 Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 💡 Useful focus pulling feature
- 👍 Efficient workflow for remote operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional disconnection issues
- 🔒 Limited Bluetooth range
- 🐛 Buggy behavior with certain camera models
- 🔒 Paywall for some key features
- 👎 Lack of live video monitoring

**Reported bugs**

- Recording issues with high frame rates
- Incorrect codec/resolution display for some cameras
- Focus control not working with certain lenses
- App freezes during playback

**Requested features**

- Add ability to take photos remotely
- Implement live video feed from camera
- Allow custom focus preset points
- Improve focus control sensitivity and UI
- Add support for more camera models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FieldMonitor free?

FieldMonitor costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic free?

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FieldMonitor or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic?

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic is rated higher. FieldMonitor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do FieldMonitor or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic have ads?

Neither FieldMonitor nor Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FieldMonitor or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic?

FieldMonitor ships an update every 2 months, and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. Most recently, FieldMonitor was updated on September 30, 2026 and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic on October 1, 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.*