Camera Files vs Blackmagic Pocket Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Camera Files
This app helps filmmakers and videographers estimate disk space requirements for their shoots. It supports a vast array of professional camera models and codecs, providing accurate storage calculations based on frame rate, image size, and codec.
- Disk space estimation for shoots
- Supports numerous professional camera models
- Comprehensive codec information
- Accurate storage calculations
- Frame rate and image size configuration
- Official manufacturer data
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Planning your shoot and unsure how much disk space you’ll need? Camera Files is here to help! This app provides instant, accurate answers by exploring all the setup options available in your camera, making your shoot planning smoother and more efficient. Comprehensive Model Support: Complete list available at http://www.dotcine.com.br/apps/camerafiles/ • Apple ProRes Codecs • Arri: Alexa 265, Alexa 35, Alexa 35 Xtreme, Alexa 65, Alexa Classic, Alexa LF, Alexa Mini, Alexa Mini LF, Alexa SXT, Alexa XT, Amira • Avid Codecs • Blackmagic Design: Cinema Camera 6K, Pyxis 6K, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Studio Camera 4K Plus G2, Studio Camera 4K Pro G2, Studio Camera 6K Pro, Ursa Cine 12K LF, Ursa Cine 17K 65, Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K G2, Ursa Mini Pro 12K • Canon: 5D Mark IV, C50, C70, C100, C100 Mark II, C200, C300, C300 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C400, C500 Mark II, C500, C700 FF, C700 GS, C700, R5C • DJI: Air Series, Avata 2, Flip, Inspire Seires, Mavic Series, Mini Series, Neo, O4 Air Unit Pro, Spark, Zenmuse • Freefly: Ember Camera S5K, S2.5K Color, S2.5K Mono • Fujifilm: GFX Eterna 55 • Panasonic: EVA1 • Phantom: Flex4K, KT1210, KT1240, KT1610, KT1640, Miro C211, Miro C321, Miro C321 Air, Miro N5, S641, S711, S991, T2110, T2110-E225, T2410, T2540, T2540-K225, T3610, T4040, TMX 6410, TMX 7510, Veo 1010, Veo 1310, Veo 440, Veo 4K 990, Veo 4K PL, Veo 610, Veo 640, Veo-E 310L, Veo-E 340L • Red: DSMC2 Dragon-X, DSMC2 Gemini, DSMC2 Helium, DSMC2 Monstro, Epic Dragon 6K, Epic M-X 5K, Epic-W 5K S35, Epic-W 8K S35, Komodo, Ranger Gemini, Ranger Helium, Ranger Monstro, Raven 4.5K, Scarlet Dragon 6K, Scarlet M-X 5K, Scarlet-W 5K, V-Raptor [X] 8K VV, V-Raptor 8K S35, V-Raptor 8K VV, V-Raptor XL [X] 8K VV, V-Raptor XL 8K S35, V-Raptor XL 8K VV, Weapon 6K CF, Weapon 6K MG, Weapon Helium • Sony: Burano, F5, F55, FX2, FX3, FX6, FX9, FX30, Venice, Venice 2, α7S II, α7S III Designed for Professionals: Camera Files is meticulously crafted for digital cinema and video camera users who need reliable storage predictions and recording setup configurations. Directors, Producers, Directors of Photography, Camera Assistants, and DITs can now benefit from instant estimations for their storage needs. All information is sourced from official manufacturer documentation and verified against actual files and cameras in many cases. Clear and Concise Information: Understanding camera menu labels, especially codec names, can be daunting. Camera Files presents the same names used in camera menus, but with additional explanatory information. Easy and Efficient Setup: Navigating the complexities of frame rate, image size, and codec combinations in camera menus can be challenging. Camera Files simplifies this by providing direct access to every recording setup. Rapid Results: With intuitive controls, you can quickly determine the data and time required for your recordings, helping you maintain control over production limits. * Some models offer full feature access exclusively to paying subscribers. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dotcine.com.br/camerafiles-privacy
Blackmagic Pocket Control
Control your BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera remotely. Adjust settings like recording, focus, exposure, and white balance. Switch between recording formats and manage clip information.
- Start/stop recording
- Exposure control (aperture, ISO, WB)
- Switch recording formats
- Clip settings management
- Focus pull and rack focus
- Zoom control
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Record, Pull Focus and control other settings of your BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k, Pocket 6k, or Pocket 6k Pro! Features include: Start / Stop filming - Just tap the record button in the lower left Exposure control - Aperture, Shutter angle, ISO, White Balance and Tint Switch between recording formats - RAW, ProRes and BRAW once available from BlackMagic. Clip settings - Scene, Take and Reel plus shot info and lens data Focus control - Pull focus and rack focus between configureable points (Requires compatible autofocus lens) Zoom control - Adjust zoom on PZ and other power zoom compatible MFT lenses
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Camera Files at Free against Blackmagic Pocket Control's $2.99. Blackmagic Pocket Control's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume and ads 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
Camera Files is free to download; Blackmagic Pocket Control costs $2.99 up front. Camera Files sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Blackmagic Pocket Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blackmagic Pocket Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Camera Files's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blackmagic Pocket Control's.
| Parameter | Camera Files | Blackmagic Pocket Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOSE F DA SILVA NT | The Federal Design Group LC |
Customer experience
Camera Files
Blackmagic Pocket Control
In-app purchases
Camera Files
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
Blackmagic Pocket Control
No in-app purchases
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