# iCue vs Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic at 4.7 against iCue's 3.3. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 6) and review sentiment (60% vs 44%). iCue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iCue costs $7.99 and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic $5.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iCue asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic has 1.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of iCue's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's.

iCue ships an update every 2 months, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCue | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icue/id480668388/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#40** |
| Size | 110 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunshine Valley Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/327149814) | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) |

## What reviewers say

### iCue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icue/id480668388)

Transforms your iPad and iPhone into a professional teleprompter. Customize text appearance, import various file types, and control playback with multiple remote options. Offers extensive file sharing capabilities for seamless workflow integration.

**Highlights:** Customizable text appearance (font, size, color), Import various file types (TXT, RTF, DOCX, HTML), Variable scroll speed and mirroring, Multiple file sharing methods (iTunes, Email, Cloud), Extensive remote control options (iOS, Bluetooth, Web), Speech recognition for script control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

**Currently charting:** #40 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCue free?

iCue costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic free?

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

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

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic is rated higher. iCue averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do iCue or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic have ads?

Neither iCue nor Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCue or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic?

iCue ships an update every 2 months, and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. Most recently, iCue was updated on September 28, 2026 and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic on September 29, 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.*