# Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic vs BM Controller

The clearest difference is price: BM Controller at Free against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's $5.99. BM Controller 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 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

BM Controller is free to download; Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BM Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

BM Controller 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic | BM Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/bm-controller/id6744702858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) | [Novaly Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808975303) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

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


### BM Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bm-controller/id6744702858)

Wirelessly control compatible Blackmagic Design cameras using a dedicated API. Adjust essential camera settings like ISO, white balance, focus, and recording parameters in real-time for a streamlined video production workflow.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera control, Adjust camera settings, Real-time parameter adjustments, Audio level monitoring, Recording start/stop, Visual feedback system

**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 BM Controller free?

BM Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic or BM Controller have ads?

Neither Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic nor BM Controller 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.*