# Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic vs Mettle Lighting

The clearest difference is price: Mettle Lighting at Free against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's $5.99. Mettle Lighting also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 6). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Mettle Lighting is free to download; Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mettle Lighting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic has 1.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic ships an update every 6 weeks, Mettle Lighting every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic | Mettle Lighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mettle-lighting/id1471602176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **60.2% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) | [Mettle Photographic Equipment Co,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471601845) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

**Currently charting:** #63 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


### Mettle Lighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mettle-lighting/id1471602176)

Control smart lights with various modes including single color, CCT, HSI, and gel colors. Customize effects with 10 different options, including RGB and white color variations. Offers advanced pixel mode for extensive customization.

**Highlights:** Single color mode, CCT mode (3200K-8000K), HSI mode (Hue, Saturation, Integrity), Gel mode (40+ colors), 10 customizable effects (RGB & CCT), Pixel mode for advanced settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Mettle Lighting free?

Mettle Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic or Mettle Lighting?

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic is rated higher. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Mettle Lighting averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic or Mettle Lighting have ads?

Neither Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic nor Mettle Lighting shows ads.

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

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mettle Lighting every 5 months. Most recently, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mettle Lighting on October 1, 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.*