# Dazz Cam vs Blackmagic Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackmagic Camera at none against Dazz Cam's 10. Dazz Cam's advantage is ratings volume (115K vs 23K) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dazz Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Blackmagic Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dazz Cam against 4.8 for Blackmagic Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dazz Cam has 115K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Dazz Cam's written reviews are positive against 70% of Blackmagic Camera's.

Dazz Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Blackmagic Camera monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dazz Cam | Blackmagic Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (115K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180/reviews) | [4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **115K** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #37 | **#29** |
| Size | 143 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAZZ PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679278534) | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) |

## What reviewers say

### Dazz Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Photo & Video, #169 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture authentic vintage photos and videos with a variety of classic film and modern digital camera emulations. Offers a range of editing tools and effects to enhance your shots without post-editing.

**Highlights:** Authentic vintage photo and video capture, Emulates 80s film cameras, Supports various retro film formats, Modern digital camera profiles, Double exposure effect, Import existing photos for editing, Adjustable camera settings

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dazz Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| Dazz Black Camera | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Flash Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz ND Filter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Fisheye Lens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Inst SQ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Camera NT16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz S Classic | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Exp Camera | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Pro One-Time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 🚀 Easily the best photography app
- 👍 Incredible results
- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Awesome features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't save photos to camera roll
- 🐛 Crops photos after applying filters
- 🐛 Doesn't preserve original photo ratio
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 D3D camera not available on older iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- D3D camera not working on some devices
- Photos not saving properly
- Incompatibility with older iPhones

**Requested features**

- Save camera settings as presets
- Add Dazz community feature to share presets
- Option to disable timestamp
- Allow importing photos to apply filters
- Option to save original photo without filters


### Blackmagic Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. Achieve a cinematic look with Hollywood-grade controls, including frame rate, shutter angle, and ISO adjustments. Record in industry-standard formats directly to cloud storage for seamless global collaboration.

**Highlights:** Digital film camera controls, Cinematic 'look' for Hollywood films, Adjust frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, ISO, Record to Blackmagic Cloud, Industry standard 10-bit Apple ProRes files up to 4K, Interactive Heads Up Display (HUD), Professional audio options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful camera controls
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed UI
- 🎥 Cinematic video quality
- 💰 Free app with professional features
- 🔗 Integration with Blackmagic ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔍 Inaccurate storage indicator
- 🔀 Orientation issues when switching cameras
- 🔊 Audio input issues
- 🔒 Lack of remote control/monitoring options

**Reported bugs**

- Stabilization issues in certain recording modes
- Exposure and focus settings not staying locked
- Timelapse mode not clearly indicated
- HDMI output not working reliably
- Audio source randomly switching to 'None'

**Requested features**

- Add log/flat color profiles
- Implement waveform and vectorscope monitors
- Allow locking shutter speed with auto ISO
- Provide preset options for common settings
- Add support for external accessories (e.g., gimbals)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dazz Cam free?

Dazz Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blackmagic Camera free?

Blackmagic Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dazz Cam or Blackmagic Camera?

Dazz Cam and Blackmagic Camera are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 115K and 23K ratings respectively.

### Do Dazz Cam or Blackmagic Camera have ads?

Neither Dazz Cam nor Blackmagic Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dazz Cam or Blackmagic Camera?

Dazz Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blackmagic Camera monthly. Most recently, Dazz Cam was updated on September 24, 2026 and Blackmagic Camera on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dazz Cam or Blackmagic Camera?

Dazz Cam currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and Blackmagic Camera at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*