# Blackmagic BlueConnect vs BM Controller

The clearest difference is price: BM Controller at Free against Blackmagic BlueConnect's $5.99. BM Controller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Blackmagic BlueConnect's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

BM Controller is free to download; Blackmagic BlueConnect costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BM Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackmagic BlueConnect | BM Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-blueconnect/id1556086085/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bm-controller/id6744702858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dean Lusk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612919450) | [Novaly Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808975303) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackmagic BlueConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-blueconnect/id1556086085)

Control your Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust settings like color, exposure, focus, and frame rate, and trigger recording or stills.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Color correction tools, Exposure and frame rate adjustment, Focus control, Start/stop recording, Monitor overlays

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Blackmagic BlueConnect free?

Blackmagic BlueConnect costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BM Controller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blackmagic BlueConnect or BM Controller?

BM Controller is rated higher. Blackmagic BlueConnect averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BM Controller averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Blackmagic BlueConnect or BM Controller have ads?

Neither Blackmagic BlueConnect 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.*