# Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic vs Blackmagic Pocket Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackmagic Pocket Control at 100% against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's 60%. Blackmagic Pocket Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 and Blackmagic Pocket Control $2.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Blackmagic Pocket Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blackmagic Pocket Control 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 1, 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 Blackmagic Pocket Control's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic | Blackmagic Pocket Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-pocket-control/id6743402095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) | [The Federal Design Group LC](https://appshunter.io/developer/334246386) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

**Currently charting:** #42 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 Pocket Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-pocket-control/id6743402095)

Control your BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera remotely. Adjust settings like recording, focus, exposure, and white balance. Switch between recording formats and manage clip information.

**Highlights:** Start/stop recording, Exposure control (aperture, ISO, WB), Switch recording formats, Clip settings management, Focus pull and rack focus, Zoom control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Pocket Control free?

Blackmagic Pocket Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Blackmagic Pocket Control is rated higher. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Blackmagic Pocket Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic or Blackmagic Pocket Control have ads?

Neither Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic nor Blackmagic Pocket Control shows ads.

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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.*