# Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic vs Sandstorm

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sandstorm at none against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's 2. Sandstorm also leads on price ($1.99 vs $5.99). Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 and Sandstorm $1.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Sandstorm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic ships an update every 6 weeks, Sandstorm every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic | Sandstorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) | [David Dombrowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142269335) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Control Blackmagic cameras remotely via Bluetooth. Manage multiple cameras simultaneously, adjust settings like white balance, frame rate, and ISO, and even control focus and zoom with external controllers.

**Highlights:** External controller support (Tilta Nucleus), Multi-cam control (up to 12 cameras), Camera grouping and custom settings, Remote focus and zoom control, Start/stop recording, Adjust white balance, ISO, frame rate, Digital slate metadata entry

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-Cam Control | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless camera control
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive interface
- 🔒 Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 💡 Useful focus pulling feature
- 👍 Efficient workflow for remote operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional disconnection issues
- 🔒 Limited Bluetooth range
- 🐛 Buggy behavior with certain camera models
- 🔒 Paywall for some key features
- 👎 Lack of live video monitoring

**Reported bugs**

- Recording issues with high frame rates
- Incorrect codec/resolution display for some cameras
- Focus control not working with certain lenses
- App freezes during playback

**Requested features**

- Add ability to take photos remotely
- Implement live video feed from camera
- Allow custom focus preset points
- Improve focus control sensitivity and UI
- Add support for more camera models


### Sandstorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandstorm-photo-effect/id1452279480)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic free?

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sandstorm free?

Sandstorm costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic or Sandstorm have ads?

Neither Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic nor Sandstorm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic or Sandstorm?

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sandstorm every 5 months. Most recently, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sandstorm on October 10, 2026.

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