Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic vs AOCHUAN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic
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.
- 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
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-- NEW External Controllers -- Connect Tilta Nucleus Nano & Nucleus-M to control Focus, Iris and Zoom, as well as Start & Stop Recording. Zoom and Focus control supported on Pocket 4K only. This is part of the new Pro feature set, which also includes Multi-Cam mode. -- MULTI-CAM MODE -- Multi-Cam Mode is now part of the Pro feature set, and includes these fantastic features: • Control up to 12 Blackmagic cameras at once • Create up to 3 distinct Control Groups, to give you fine-grain control over different settings for different cameras • You can choose to have changes made on one camera automatically update all the other cameras in its Control Group, or control everything straight from Bluetooth+ • Give your cameras Nicknames to quick, easy control Multi-Cam gives you control over the following features synced across an entire Group: • Start/Stop Recording • White Balance + Tint • Project frame rate (off-speed frame rates not supported) • Shutter Angle/Speed • ISO • Overlays • Slate • Trigger Auto-focus You can still control all other settings on a camera-by-camera basis, including: • Trigger stills capture • Iris control • Focus + Zoom (on supported lenses) • Codec + Resolution • Playback control • You can also set ISO specifically, rather than by camera group And of course, everyone has access to all of these amazing features: • Follow Focus (limited support for EF Mount cameras). See below for more info • Zoom Control on supported lenses • Trigger Stills capture • Record Start/Stop • White Balance + Tint, including 5 helpful presets and Auto White Balance • Audio Controls • Trigger Autofocus (for supported electronic lenses with autofocus enabled on lens) • Off-speed frame rates • Aperture (for supported electronic lenses) • Shutter Angle • ISO • Auto-Exposure Control • Active Card • Power On/Off • Monitor Overlays • Codec & Resolution • Enter metadata in the Digital Slate (including location data from your iPhone or iPad if you give permission) • Control Lock - locks critical controls while recording, preventing accidental settings changes during takes -- Follow Focus -- You can now pull focus wirelessly right from your iPhone or iPad. There are some limitations outlined below. • Currently only fully supports Pocket 4K, but as of v1.4 we now have limited support for EF mount cameras - Pocket 6K, Ursa Mini Pro G1 & G2 • The camera does not supply the app with any information on the lenses current focus distance, so the app will not update in real time if you pull focus manually on the lens • Due to the nature of bluetooth, focus pulls may not be 100% smooth. It works well for nice slow pulls, but fast pulls my not feel entirely natural and organic. Unfortunately this is a limitation of the available technology. • On EF mount cameras, we can only offset focus from its current position, with no broader knowledge of where the lens is in its focus range. This means that focus marks are not possible. In addition, focus pulls on EF mount cameras can be quite jerky depending on the lens in use. -- Playback Control -- With Bluetooth+ you can control the playback of clips right from your iOS device. There are some notable limitations at this point. Currently you can: • Start playing a clip, either forwards or backwards • Navigate between clips, either forwards or backwards For now, you will not be able to: • Pause a clip that is already playing • Change the speed of a clip that is already playing • Control clip looping -- Zoom Control -- Control the zoom level on supported lenses. For the most part, this will only work on MFT lenses with electronic zoom. We are currently unaware of EF lenses that support this feature -- Slate-Only Mode -- As the name suggests, this feature locks the app into Slate-Only mode, without the ability to change critical camera settings or start/stop recording. This means you can let an assistant keep metadata up to date without the fear of interfering with important camera settings.
AOCHUAN
Enhance your mobile videography with advanced stabilization and creative shooting modes. Capture stunning 4K video, utilize precise tracking, and apply professional filters for a polished look. This app unlocks the full potential of compatible handheld gimbals.
- 4K Super HD video recording
- Precise face and body tracking
- One-button inception
- One-button Hitchcock (dolly zoom)
- Makeup filters for photos & videos
- Gesture controls
- Time-lapse photography
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As the customized app for SMART X / SMART X Pro / SMART XE / SMART X2 / SMART S1 / SMART S2 / SMART V8/ SMART P2 / SMART X3 / SMART V3 / SMART S3 series handheld gimbals, AOCHUAN app offers powerful and easy-to-use functions to bring you brand new mobile shooting experience. Support a variety of innovative shooting choices: - 4K Super HD video recording - Precise face tracking and body tracking - One-button inception - One-button Hitchcock (dolly zoom) - Built-in hundreds of makeup filters to retouch your photos & videos - Gesture controls - Time-lapse photography - Support camera selection - Professional photographer mode Enjoy the fun of photography and record your beautiful lives always everywhere. More interesting functions are coming soon... For technical support, please contact: Email: aochuan_gimbal@outlook.com Web: www.yg-free.com Facebook / Youtube / Instagram: AOCHUAN_Gimbal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AOCHUAN at Free against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's $5.99. AOCHUAN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (60% vs 23%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
AOCHUAN is free to download; Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AOCHUAN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic has 1.2K ratings behind it against 117, 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 23% of AOCHUAN's.
Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic ships an update every 6 weeks, AOCHUAN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic | AOCHUAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better | 2.9 (117 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews — better | 23.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 117 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 459 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | We Are Empire PTY LTD | 中山市央果电子科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic
AOCHUAN
User reviews
Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless camera control
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive interface
- 🔒 Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 💡 Useful focus pulling feature
- 👍 Efficient workflow for remote operation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional disconnection issues
- 🔒 Limited Bluetooth range
- 🐛 Buggy behavior with certain camera models
- 🔒 Paywall for some key features
- 👎 Lack of live video monitoring
AOCHUAN
From 117 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎥 Advanced photo and video shooting modes
- ⚙️ Customizable gimbal settings and controls
- 📚 Comprehensive in-app tutorial videos
- 💰 Good value for the price
- 🎯 Face and body tracking capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📵 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🎥 Black screen when accessing camera
- ⚠️ Unreliable tracking features
- 🔌 Poor app stability on iOS updates
Bugs and requests
Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
6 requests- 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
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- Integrate Apple Watch remote control
AOCHUAN
Reported bugs
24 issues- App crashes on iOS 18 and newer versions
- Bluetooth fails to connect or drops frequently
- Camera displays black screen in app
- Face tracking rotates 180 degrees unexpectedly
- Object tracking loses subjects easily
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- Recording stops randomly mid-session
- Gimbal moves erratically without command
- Gimbal spins uncontrollably when subject out of frame
- Motor calibration errors
- App freezes during video playback
- Album/gallery crashes when viewing media
- Video resolution resets to 1080p after restart
- Audio sync issues in long recordings
- Footage not saving to gallery
- App won't recognize registration codes
- Dynamic Island interference with controls
- Gimbal orientation conflicts with app orientation
- Gimbal turns off unexpectedly
- Firmware update failures
- Hand gesture recognition unreliable
- Recording stops when hands gesture during filming
- App incompatible with certain iPhone models
- Focus wheel triggers accidentally
- Landscape mode lock issues
Requested features
20 requests- Portrait/vertical mode support
- Still photo capture while recording video
- 48MP photo resolution option
- Wide-angle and telephoto lens support
- Automatic lens switching for zoom
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- Portrait cinematic video mode
- Hyper-lapse recording mode
- Location metadata preservation
- Video trimming and editing in-app
- Trajectory delay in portrait mode
- Pet tracking mode
- Persistent settings between sessions
- Manual focus wheel disable option
- Streaming support for OBS Studio
- Watch companion app for remote control
- Arabic language support
- Polish language support
- HDR video recording
- Auto-calibration for horizon adjustment
- Hand gesture reliability improvements
In-app purchases
Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic
- Multi-Cam Control$9.99
- Pro$9.99
AOCHUAN
No in-app purchases
Questions
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