# Blackmagic Camera Control vs Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

The clearest difference is price: Blackmagic Camera Control at Free against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's $5.99. Blackmagic Camera Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (60% vs 26%). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic has 1.2K ratings behind it against 24, 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 60% of Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's.

Blackmagic Camera Control ships an update every 12 months, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackmagic Camera Control | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera-control/id1239292847/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) |

## 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


### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

**Currently charting:** #152 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 Blackmagic Camera Control free?

Blackmagic Camera Control 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, Blackmagic Camera Control or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic?

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic is rated higher. Blackmagic Camera Control averages 2.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Blackmagic Camera Control or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic have ads?

Neither Blackmagic Camera Control nor Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic shows ads.

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

Blackmagic Camera Control ships an update every 12 months, and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. Most recently, Blackmagic Camera Control was updated on June 11, 2026 and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic on September 23, 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.*