# Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic vs Creative Fam Academy

The clearest difference is price: Creative Fam Academy at Free against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's $5.99. Creative Fam Academy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Creative Fam Academy is free to download; Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Creative Fam Academy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Creative Fam Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Creative Fam Academy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic | Creative Fam Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-fam-academy/id1627746473/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 63 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) | [Bwash Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627746475) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

**Currently charting:** #88 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


### Creative Fam Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-fam-academy/id1627746473)

Learn photography and videography techniques from industry professionals. Access a library of video tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, and gear guides to enhance your creative skills. New content is added monthly to help creators of all levels grow.

**Highlights:** Video tutorials, Camera settings, Lighting breakdowns, Behind-the-scenes, Gear guides, Live Q&A sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Membership (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $34.99 | per month |
| Creator Membership Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $299.99 | per year |
| Content Tier $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $149.99 | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic free?

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

### Is Creative Fam Academy free?

Creative Fam Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic or Creative Fam Academy?

Creative Fam Academy is rated higher. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Creative Fam Academy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic or Creative Fam Academy have ads?

Neither Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic nor Creative Fam Academy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic or Creative Fam Academy?

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Creative Fam Academy every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic was updated on September 23, 2026 and Creative Fam Academy on September 14, 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.*