# Blackmagic Camera Control vs Elgato Capture

The clearest difference is rating: Elgato Capture at 4.2 against Blackmagic Camera Control's 2.5. Elgato Capture also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (169 vs 24). Blackmagic Camera Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Elgato Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elgato Capture has 169 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 33% of Elgato Capture's.

Blackmagic Camera Control ships an update every 12 months, Elgato Capture every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackmagic Camera Control | Elgato Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera-control/id1239292847/reviews) | **[4.2 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elgato-capture/id6456798479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **169** |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) | [Corsair Memory, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/650718405) |

## 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


### Elgato Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elgato-capture/id6456798479)

Record and stream high-quality video from your Elgato capture device directly to your iPad. Control video and audio settings, capture footage, and monitor your feed on the go. Perfect for content creators and gamers who need a portable setup.

**Highlights:** Connect Elgato capture cards and cameras to iPad, Customizable video resolution and frame rate, Flexible audio input and output control, Record footage and take screenshots, Store recordings on iPad or external storage, Use iPad as a full-screen monitor

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Turns iPad into PS5 monitor
- 👍 Captures footage to photos
- 👍 Functions as intended for capture
- 👍 Records to external SSD
- 👍 Great footage quality (M1 iPad Air)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes during calls (Discord)
- 🐛 No sound from Switch unless call ends
- 🐛 App stopped working (Neo)
- 🐛 No signal on new iPad 11th gen
- 🐛 Not working with iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and is unresponsive during calls
- No sound from console unless call is ended
- App stopped working with Neo
- No signal with new iPad 11th gen
- App crashes with OSStatus error -12743

**Requested features**

- Scale to fit image option
- Record microphone and Elgato simultaneously
- Add Chat Link Pro settings to app
- Record HDR on iPad
- Reset recording destination automatically


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackmagic Camera Control free?

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

### Is Elgato Capture free?

Elgato Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackmagic Camera Control or Elgato Capture?

Elgato Capture is rated higher. Blackmagic Camera Control averages 2.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Elgato Capture averages 4.2 from 169 ratings.

### Do Blackmagic Camera Control or Elgato Capture have ads?

Neither Blackmagic Camera Control nor Elgato Capture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackmagic Camera Control or Elgato Capture?

Blackmagic Camera Control ships an update every 12 months, and Elgato Capture every 3 months. Most recently, Blackmagic Camera Control was updated on June 11, 2026 and Elgato Capture on September 28, 2026.

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