# Strata Pro vs Blackmagic Camera Control

The clearest difference is price: Blackmagic Camera Control at Free against Strata Pro's $14.99. Blackmagic Camera Control also leads on rating (2.5 vs 2.0). Strata Pro's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 26%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Blackmagic Camera Control is free to download; Strata Pro costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blackmagic Camera Control holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Strata Pro's written reviews are positive against 26% of Blackmagic Camera Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Strata Pro ships an update every 3 months, Blackmagic Camera Control every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strata Pro | Blackmagic Camera Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strata-pro/id593898289/reviews) | **[2.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera-control/id1239292847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **51.6% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.1 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Gilbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/593898292) | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) |

## What reviewers say

### Strata Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strata-pro/id593898289)

Control BlackMagic Design ATEM switchers remotely via Wi-Fi. Manage program/preview busses, transitions, keys, audio, and macros without a separate computer. Supports external MIDI control and HyperDeck integration.

**Highlights:** Program and Preview Bus Control, Transition and Key Control, Aux Output and Audio Control, MIDI and Macro Control, HyperDeck Integration, Wi-Fi Connection Indicator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blackmagic Camera Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera-control/id1239292847)

Remotely manage Blackmagic Design cameras with Bluetooth from your iPad. Adjust settings, control lenses, update metadata, and start/stop recording from up to 30 feet away. Ideal for hard-to-reach camera placements or for assistants needing quick data updates.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control via Bluetooth, Adjust camera settings, Control camera lens, Update metadata (shot, scene, take), Trigger recording, Remote power on/off (URSA Mini Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strata Pro free?

Strata Pro costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blackmagic Camera Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Strata Pro or Blackmagic Camera Control?

Blackmagic Camera Control is rated higher. Strata Pro averages 2.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Blackmagic Camera Control averages 2.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Strata Pro or Blackmagic Camera Control have ads?

Neither Strata Pro nor Blackmagic Camera Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strata Pro or Blackmagic Camera Control?

Strata Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Blackmagic Camera Control every 12 months. Most recently, Strata Pro was updated on August 12, 2026 and Blackmagic Camera Control on October 1, 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.*