# RŌV Motion vs Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

The clearest difference is price: RŌV Motion at Free against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's $5.99. RŌV Motion also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 13.0). Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (60% vs 44%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RŌV Motion is free to download; Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RŌV Motion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic has 1.2K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of RŌV Motion's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's.

RŌV Motion ships an update every 3 weeks, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RŌV Motion | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rov-motion/id1157760939/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **60.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#40** |
| Size | 153 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhino Camera Gear](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069958194) | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) |

## What reviewers say

### RŌV Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rov-motion/id1157760939)

Control RŌV Mobile and RŌV PRO devices for capturing cinematic video. Set up time-lapses, slow-motion, and smooth camera movements. Supports long exposure time-lapses on iPhone and DSLR.

**Highlights:** Connects RŌV Mobile and RŌV PRO, Time-lapse setup, Slow-motion recording, Smooth video moves, Long exposure time-lapses, DSLR compatibility (with cable)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Beta version praised
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Manual controls for time lapses
- 👍 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App no longer functional
- 🐛 Timelapse feature broken
- 🐛 Drops settings
- 🐛 Awkward controls

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after hitting save on timelapse
- App crashes during recording
- App crashes when importing video
- App crashes after tapping plus sign
- App closes when changing FPS in slow motion

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch app control
- Add face tracking for simultaneous sliding and tracking
- Add remote control for PRO slider without app
- Add 4K option for timelapse
- Add manual step option for stop motion/manual time lapses


### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

**Currently charting:** #40 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 RŌV Motion free?

RŌV Motion is free to download, 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, RŌV Motion or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic?

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic is rated higher. RŌV Motion averages 4.1 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do RŌV Motion or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic have ads?

Neither RŌV Motion nor Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic shows ads.

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

RŌV Motion ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. Most recently, RŌV Motion was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic on October 18, 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.*