# Blackmagic Camera Control vs Patterns Mobile

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackmagic Camera Control | Patterns Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $59.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera-control/id1239292847/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-mobile/id1658658195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) | [Portrait Displays, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629754002) |

## 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


### Patterns Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-mobile/id1658658195)

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.

**Highlights:** HDR support, Color management compliant, Fine Tune calibration, Supports multiple color spaces, Works with Calman software, Remote control option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 Patterns Mobile free?

Patterns Mobile costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackmagic Camera Control or Patterns Mobile?

Patterns Mobile is rated higher. Blackmagic Camera Control averages 2.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Patterns Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blackmagic Camera Control or Patterns Mobile have ads?

Neither Blackmagic Camera Control nor Patterns Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackmagic Camera Control or Patterns Mobile?

Blackmagic Camera Control ships an update every 12 months, and Patterns Mobile every 19 months. Most recently, Blackmagic Camera Control was updated on June 11, 2026 and Patterns Mobile on September 20, 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.*