# Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic vs Blackmagic BlueConnect

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic at 4.7 against Blackmagic BlueConnect's 3.7. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 6) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). Blackmagic BlueConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 and Blackmagic BlueConnect $5.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Blackmagic BlueConnect 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 point the same way: 60% of Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's written reviews are positive against 50% of Blackmagic BlueConnect's.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic ships an update every 6 weeks, Blackmagic BlueConnect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic | Blackmagic BlueConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| 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/blackmagic-blueconnect/id1556086085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) | [Dean Lusk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612919450) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

**Currently charting:** #62 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


### Blackmagic BlueConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-blueconnect/id1556086085)

Control your Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust settings like color, exposure, focus, and frame rate, and trigger recording or stills.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Color correction tools, Exposure and frame rate adjustment, Focus control, Start/stop recording, Monitor overlays

**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 Blackmagic BlueConnect free?

Blackmagic BlueConnect costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

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

Neither Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic nor Blackmagic BlueConnect shows ads.

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

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blackmagic BlueConnect every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic was updated on October 3, 2026 and Blackmagic BlueConnect on October 2, 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.*