# Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic vs OffShoot Solo

The clearest difference is price: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic at $5.99 against OffShoot Solo's $49.99. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (60% vs 30%). OffShoot Solo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 and OffShoot Solo $49.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. OffShoot Solo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's written reviews are positive against 30% of OffShoot Solo's.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic ships an update every 6 weeks, OffShoot Solo every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic | OffShoot Solo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $49.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offshoot-solo/id1530905771/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **60.2% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) | [The Sync Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164056212) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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


### OffShoot Solo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offshoot-solo/id1530905771)

Easily transfer files between your external drives and iOS devices. Features checksum verification and detailed transfer logs for secure and reliable data management.

**Highlights:** External disk file transfer, iPad and iPhone compatibility, Checksum verification, Transfer logs, Secure data management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 OffShoot Solo free?

OffShoot Solo costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic or OffShoot Solo?

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic is rated higher. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while OffShoot Solo averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic or OffShoot Solo have ads?

Neither Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic nor OffShoot Solo shows ads.

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

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic ships an update every 6 weeks, and OffShoot Solo every 4 months. Most recently, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic was updated on October 20, 2026 and OffShoot Solo on September 30, 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.*