# Magic Cinema ViewFinder vs BM Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BM Controller at none against Magic Cinema ViewFinder's 2. BM Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Magic Cinema ViewFinder's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Cinema ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. BM Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

BM Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Cinema ViewFinder has 81 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cinema ViewFinder | BM Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cinema-viewfinder/id1323611543/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bm-controller/id6744702858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Medvid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180410540) | [Novaly Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808975303) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Cinema ViewFinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cinema-viewfinder/id1323611543)

This tool simulates the field of view for specific camera and lens combinations, aiding filmmakers in preproduction. It offers precise framing previews and allows saving shots with detailed information. Users can adjust focus, white balance, and apply color presets.

**Highlights:** Precise framing preview, Simulates camera/lens field of view, Save shots with metadata, Adjust focus and white balance, Apply color presets (LUTs), Supports various Blackmagic cameras

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features: subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium features: purchase | $4.99 | one-time |


### BM Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bm-controller/id6744702858)

Wirelessly control compatible Blackmagic Design cameras using a dedicated API. Adjust essential camera settings like ISO, white balance, focus, and recording parameters in real-time for a streamlined video production workflow.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera control, Adjust camera settings, Real-time parameter adjustments, Audio level monitoring, Recording start/stop, Visual feedback system

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Cinema ViewFinder free?

Magic Cinema ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BM Controller free?

BM Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Cinema ViewFinder or BM Controller?

BM Controller is rated higher. Magic Cinema ViewFinder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while BM Controller averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Magic Cinema ViewFinder or BM Controller have ads?

Magic Cinema ViewFinder shows ads; BM Controller does not.

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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.*