# Blackmagic Camera vs PocketMeter Pro

The clearest difference is price: Blackmagic Camera at Free against PocketMeter Pro's $9.99. Blackmagic Camera also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 6) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). PocketMeter Pro's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 68%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Blackmagic Camera is free to download; PocketMeter Pro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PocketMeter Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackmagic Camera has 25K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Blackmagic Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketMeter Pro's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackmagic Camera | PocketMeter Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketmeter-pro/id6792011398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 203 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) | [Studio C-41 Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792011400) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackmagic Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #18 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)


### PocketMeter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketmeter-pro/id6792011398)

This professional light meter app transforms your iPhone into a versatile tool for film photographers and cinematographers. It offers live exposure readings, tap-to-spot metering, and cinema-specific features like shutter angle and false color overlays.

**Highlights:** Live scene metering, Tap-to-spot metering, Lockable exposure dials, Cinema mode with shutter angle, False color exposure map, LiDAR rangefinder (Pro models), Save exposure logs with metadata

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackmagic Camera free?

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

### Is PocketMeter Pro free?

PocketMeter Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackmagic Camera or PocketMeter Pro?

PocketMeter Pro is rated higher. Blackmagic Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while PocketMeter Pro averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Blackmagic Camera or PocketMeter Pro have ads?

Neither Blackmagic Camera nor PocketMeter Pro 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.*