# Blackmagic Camera Control vs Filmic Legacy

The clearest difference is rating: Blackmagic Camera Control at 2.5 against Filmic Legacy's 1.4. Blackmagic Camera Control also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 12%). Filmic Legacy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (475 vs 24). 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.

Blackmagic Camera Control holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filmic Legacy has 475 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 12% of Filmic Legacy's.

Blackmagic Camera Control ships an update every 12 months, Filmic Legacy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackmagic Camera Control | Filmic Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera-control/id1239292847/reviews)** | [1.4 (475 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-legacy/id6443816015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **475** |
| Positive reviews | **26.3% of reviews** | 11.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) | [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) |

## 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


### Filmic Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-legacy/id6443816015)

This app offers advanced manual controls for video recording, enabling filmmakers to achieve professional cinematic quality. It provides features like LOG gamma curves for enhanced post-production flexibility and real-time cinematic looks. Designed for experienced users, it allows for precise control over focus, exposure, and zoom.

**Highlights:** Dual arc slider controls for manual focus and exposure, Live analytics suite (Zebras, False Color, Focus Peaking), Dolby Vision HDR support, ProRes support, Realtime film looks, Frame.io Camera to Cloud integration, Clean HDMI Out

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Glad to still have the original
- 📝 Prompt and professional support
- 👍 Classic V6 version available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked out of paid features
- 🤯 Bait and switch tactics
- 🤬 Greedy and underhanded move
- 📤 Lost access to purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- Legacy version won't launch
- Can't export videos in legacy
- Settings/presets not transferring

**Requested features**

- Refund for paid version
- Maintain legacy version with updates
- Offer one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackmagic Camera Control free?

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

### Is Filmic Legacy free?

Filmic Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackmagic Camera Control or Filmic Legacy?

Blackmagic Camera Control is rated higher. Blackmagic Camera Control averages 2.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Filmic Legacy averages 1.4 from 475 ratings.

### Do Blackmagic Camera Control or Filmic Legacy have ads?

Neither Blackmagic Camera Control nor Filmic Legacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackmagic Camera Control or Filmic Legacy?

Blackmagic Camera Control ships an update every 12 months, and Filmic Legacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blackmagic Camera Control was updated on June 11, 2026 and Filmic Legacy on September 25, 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.*