Blackmagic Camera Control vs Patterns Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
Patterns Mobile
This advanced generator supports HDR and color management for accurate image validation across various color spaces. It's designed to work with professional calibration software or independently for precise visual content creation and consumption.
- HDR support
- Color management compliant
- Fine Tune calibration
- Supports multiple color spaces
- Works with Calman software
- Remote control option
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Backed by Metal, Patterns™ is the world’s first generator to support HDR on iOS. It doesn’t stop there, Patterns™ is also color management compliant allowing for validation through the entire processing path and Fine Tune calibration on supporting devices. Patterns is best utilized when paired with Portrait Display's Calman(R) color calibration software. Without the program, Patterns may be used via in app menu or through Patterns Remote. With Calman software, calibration via Apple Fine Tune is made possible for supporting displays. For Calman, A valid Calman license and version 5.13.2 or later is required. Color accuracy starts here. Whether creating or consuming content, having an accurate image preserves the artists’ creative intent.. Photography, Visual Effects, Editing, Color Grading, Web Surfing, Gaming, ect. Color makes a difference. Patterns tests the system, not just the display. The app is designed to work in the color spaces you work in. While other solutions may test a single path, Patterns tests many; after all, your web browser may be in sRGB but that movie you’re color grading could be in P3-D65, ST 2084, so why would you only calibrate or test sRGB?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Blackmagic Camera Control at Free against Patterns Mobile's $59.99. Blackmagic Camera Control also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.0). Patterns Mobile's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Blackmagic Camera Control is free to download; Patterns Mobile costs $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Patterns Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackmagic Camera Control has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Blackmagic Camera Control ships an update every 12 months, Patterns Mobile every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blackmagic Camera Control | Patterns Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $59.99 |
| Rating | 2.5 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blackmagic Design Inc | Portrait Displays, Inc. |
Customer experience
Blackmagic Camera Control
Patterns Mobile
In-app purchases
Blackmagic Camera Control
No in-app purchases
Patterns Mobile
No in-app purchases
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