# Shot Designer vs Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

The clearest difference is price: Shot Designer at Free against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's $5.99. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 10). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Shot Designer is free to download; Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 up front. Shot Designer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic has 1.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Shot Designer's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shot Designer ships an update monthly, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Designer | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-designer/id556342711/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 60.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 82 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hollywood Camera Work SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706097508) | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-designer/id556342711)

Create detailed camera diagrams and shot lists quickly. Animate characters and cameras in real-time to visualize scene rhythm. Import storyboards and sync projects with your team.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera and character animation, Integrated shot list generation, Director's viewfinder and storyboard import, Set and lighting design tools, Team sharing and syncing, Template creation and library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎬 Excellent tool for shot planning and blocking
- 📱 Seamless cross-device sync (iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC)
- 🎨 Useful for visualizing camera movements and lighting setups
- 📊 Ability to export to PDF and share with crew

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and white screen issues
- 😞 App feels outdated and abandoned
- 🔐 Login and account synchronization problems
- 📱 Poor optimization for modern devices and screen sizes
- ⚠️ Limited props and lighting equipment library

**Reported bugs**

- White screen of death on app launch
- App crashes when adding image props
- Login not working on iPhone devices
- Cannot register due to UI form scrolling errors
- Keyboard overlay blocking sign-in form

**Requested features**

- Apple Pencil integration for iPad
- Import custom designs and elements
- Drag-and-drop file import from Files app
- More lighting instruments and props
- PDF export functionality


### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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 Shot Designer free?

Shot Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic free?

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

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

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic is rated higher. Shot Designer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Shot Designer or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic have ads?

Neither Shot Designer nor Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic shows ads.

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

Shot Designer ships an update monthly, and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shot Designer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic on October 20, 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.*