Comparison

tcCalc vs Blackmagic Camera Control

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

Head to head
About

tcCalc

This calculator specializes in timecode and frame-based calculations, offering a familiar interface for quick conversions and duration calculations. It supports multiple frame rates and allows for easy copying and pasting of results.

Highlights
  • Timecode and frame calculations
  • Convert between timecode and frames
  • Supports multiple frame rates
  • Automatic value adjustment
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Memory function
  • Calculation history
Features
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tcCalc is a calculator built for one job: timecode math in video production. Add and subtract timecode, let it handle drop frame for you, and switch to a frame count with a single tap - all with the feel of an ordinary calculator. Supported frame rates 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 fps, plus hh:mm:ss for working without frames. Drop frame is applied automatically at 29.97 and 59.94 fps. Features - Add and subtract timecode - One-tap switching between timecode and frame count - Automatic drop frame handling (29.97 / 59.94 fps) - hh:mm:ss mode - Constant calculation for repeating the same operation - Memory functions (add, subtract, recall, clear) - Calculation history (up to 20 entries, tap to restore) - Copy and paste - Dark mode - iPhone and iPad, all four orientations - Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support Simple by design - No ads - No in-app purchases - No network access - works entirely offline - No analytics and no tracking Whether you are timing a shoot, finding an edit point, or adding up the length of your footage, tcCalc keeps the math out of your way.

About

Blackmagic Camera Control

Remotely manage Blackmagic Design cameras with Bluetooth from your iPad. Adjust settings, control lenses, update metadata, and start/stop recording from up to 30 feet away. Ideal for hard-to-reach camera placements or for assistants needing quick data updates.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control via Bluetooth
  • Adjust camera settings
  • Control camera lens
  • Update metadata (shot, scene, take)
  • Trigger recording
  • Remote power on/off (URSA Mini Pro)
Features
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The Blackmagic Camera Control app allows you to control any Blackmagic Design camera that features Bluetooth control capability, right from your iPad! Get full control of your camera from up to 30 feet away, so you can remotely change camera settings, control the lens, adjust metadata and trigger recording. On URSA Mini Pro cameras you can also remotely power the camera on or off. Blackmagic Camera Control is ideal when you need to control cameras in hard to reach places such as on cranes, drones, gimbals and more! It’s also a great solution for camera assistants who need to quickly update metadata such as shot, scene and take numbers. Blackmagic Camera Control requires a Bluetooth enabled camera such as Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro or URSA Broadcast camera. Please ensure your camera has been updated to the latest Blackmagic Cameras software.

Screenshots

tcCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blackmagic Camera Control at Free against tcCalc's $0.99. Blackmagic Camera Control also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.6). tcCalc's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (63% vs 26%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Blackmagic Camera Control is free to download; tcCalc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

tcCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of tcCalc's written reviews are positive against 26% of Blackmagic Camera Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tcCalc ships an update every 3 months, Blackmagic Camera Control every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
tcCalc versus Blackmagic Camera Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertcCalcBlackmagic Camera Control
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (76 ratings) — better2.5 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings76 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.613.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRYUICHIROU SHIMONOBlackmagic Design Inc

Customer experience

tcCalc

All ratings76 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative21.1%

Blackmagic Camera Control

All ratings24 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral15.8%
Negative57.9%

In-app purchases

None

tcCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Blackmagic Camera Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tcCalc free?
tcCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blackmagic Camera Control free?
Blackmagic Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tcCalc or Blackmagic Camera Control?
tcCalc is rated higher. tcCalc averages 4.7 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Blackmagic Camera Control averages 2.5 from 24 ratings.
Do tcCalc or Blackmagic Camera Control have ads?
Neither tcCalc nor Blackmagic Camera Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tcCalc or Blackmagic Camera Control?
tcCalc ships an update every 3 months, and Blackmagic Camera Control every 12 months. Most recently, tcCalc was updated on September 23, 2026 and Blackmagic Camera Control on June 11, 2026.

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