# Blackmagic Camera Control vs Timecode Audio Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Timecode Audio Recorder at 4.0 against Blackmagic Camera Control's 2.5. Timecode Audio Recorder also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 26%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). Blackmagic Camera Control's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Timecode Audio Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackmagic Camera Control has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Blackmagic Camera Control's written reviews are positive against 42% of Timecode Audio Recorder's.

Blackmagic Camera Control ships an update every 12 months, Timecode Audio Recorder every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackmagic Camera Control | Timecode Audio Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera-control/id1239292847/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-audio-recorder/id1322011386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) | [Tentacle Sync GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133987689) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackmagic Camera Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera-control/id1239292847)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timecode Audio Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-audio-recorder/id1322011386)

Capture audio with embedded timecode for professional synchronization. Supports high-quality WAV recordings and export to cloud services. Requires external Tentacle Sync hardware for timecode functionality.

**Highlights:** Record WAV audio files, 16 or 24 bit depth, 44.1 or 48.0 kHz sample rate, Embedded timecode, Export to iCloud, Requires Tentacle Sync hardware

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackmagic Camera Control free?

Blackmagic Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timecode Audio Recorder free?

Timecode Audio Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackmagic Camera Control or Timecode Audio Recorder?

Timecode Audio Recorder is rated higher. Blackmagic Camera Control averages 2.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Timecode Audio Recorder averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Blackmagic Camera Control or Timecode Audio Recorder have ads?

Neither Blackmagic Camera Control nor Timecode Audio Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackmagic Camera Control or Timecode Audio Recorder?

Blackmagic Camera Control ships an update every 12 months, and Timecode Audio Recorder every 4 months. Most recently, Blackmagic Camera Control was updated on June 11, 2026 and Timecode Audio Recorder on September 10, 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.*