# Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile vs Blackmagic Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackmagic Camera at 68% against Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's 16%. Blackmagic Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blackmagic Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 23K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's written reviews are positive against 68% of Blackmagic Camera's.

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Blackmagic Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile | Blackmagic Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-imaging-edge-mobile/id489191124/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#23** |
| Size | 51 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.7** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sony Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315534741) | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) |

## What reviewers say

### Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-imaging-edge-mobile/id489191124)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from your camera to your smartphone. Control your camera remotely for unique shooting opportunities and add location data to your images. Save and apply camera settings for convenience.

**Highlights:** Transfer images and videos from camera, Automatic background transfer, Remote camera shooting with live view, Record location information to images, Save and apply camera settings

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick photo transfer
- 💡 Useful remote control features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 👎 Limited camera controls
- 👎 Slow image transfer

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Fails to connect to camera
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- Creates unnecessary photo albums

**Requested features**

- Add support for RAW file transfer
- Improve camera control functionality
- Provide better user guidance and instructions
- Enhance stability and reliability


### Blackmagic Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #23 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 Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile free?

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blackmagic Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or Blackmagic Camera?

Blackmagic Camera is rated higher. Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile averages 1.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Blackmagic Camera averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or Blackmagic Camera have ads?

Neither Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile nor Blackmagic Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or Blackmagic Camera?

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Blackmagic Camera monthly. Most recently, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile was updated on October 17, 2026 and Blackmagic Camera on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or Blackmagic Camera?

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Blackmagic Camera at #23. 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.*