Comparison

Blackmagic Pocket Control vs BM Controller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blackmagic Pocket Control

Control your BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera remotely. Adjust settings like recording, focus, exposure, and white balance. Switch between recording formats and manage clip information.

Highlights
  • Start/stop recording
  • Exposure control (aperture, ISO, WB)
  • Switch recording formats
  • Clip settings management
  • Focus pull and rack focus
  • Zoom control
Features
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Record, Pull Focus and control other settings of your BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k, Pocket 6k, or Pocket 6k Pro! Features include: Start / Stop filming - Just tap the record button in the lower left Exposure control - Aperture, Shutter angle, ISO, White Balance and Tint Switch between recording formats - RAW, ProRes and BRAW once available from BlackMagic. Clip settings - Scene, Take and Reel plus shot info and lens data Focus control - Pull focus and rack focus between configureable points (Requires compatible autofocus lens) Zoom control - Adjust zoom on PZ and other power zoom compatible MFT lenses

About

BM Controller

Wirelessly control compatible Blackmagic Design cameras using a dedicated API. Adjust essential camera settings like ISO, white balance, focus, and recording parameters in real-time for a streamlined video production workflow.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera control
  • Adjust camera settings
  • Real-time parameter adjustments
  • Audio level monitoring
  • Recording start/stop
  • Visual feedback system
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BM Controller is a powerful utility that lets you wirelessly control supported Blackmagic Design cameras using the Camera Control API. Built for reliability and speed, it gives filmmakers and creators a clean, responsive interface to adjust essential camera parameters in real time. Designed specifically for iPhone, BM Controller communicates with your Blackmagic camera over the network. Once connected, you can remotely access and configure a wide range of camera settings — without physically touching the hardware. The following models implement the same Camera Control API version (v1.0) and are supported: • Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 • Cinema Camera 6K • Studio Camera 4K Plus • Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 • Studio Camera 4K Pro • Studio Camera 4K Pro G2 • Studio Camera 6K Pro • URSA Broadcast G2 Note: These models are supported by the API specification. BM Controller interfaces with any compatible device using the documented endpoints but does not perform additional validation per model. Certain features, such as zoom or autofocus, depend on the physical capabilities of the camera and lens. If a lens does not support electronic zoom, the zoom control will not produce any effect. Core Features - Free Edition Single Device Control • Control one Blackmagic camera at a time with direct network communication. Comprehensive Camera Settings • Adjust shutter speed (with Auto), ISO, white balance, tint, aperture (with Auto), focus, zoom, focal length, gain, device codec, frame-rate, and off-speed recording. Audio Control • View and modify levels for two audio channels, and choose from available audio inputs per channel. Recording Control • Start and stop recordings, monitor recording status, and view real-time media availability. Visual Feedback System • Tally indicators and lock states alert you to external recordings or missing media. Built-In Support Resources • Includes a connectivity guide, accessories reference, and device compatibility list — all available from within the app. BM Controller App for the Video Production industry BM Controller is ideal for mobile content creators, videographers, and technicians working with Blackmagic Design cameras in live production or studio environments. Whether you’re working from a handheld rig or managing a remote setup, BM Controller streamlines your workflow and enhances camera interaction. Future Development We are actively working on new features, including multi-camera support, simultaneous device. These will be part of our upcoming Studio Edition — a premium upgrade designed for professionals who require greater flexibility and control. Stay tuned via the Resources tab for updates. All existing and planned features can be reviewed in the Resources tab under Release Notes.

Screenshots

Blackmagic Pocket Control4 screens
BM Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BM Controller at Free against Blackmagic Pocket Control's $2.99. Blackmagic Pocket Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BM Controller is free to download; Blackmagic Pocket Control costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blackmagic Pocket Control against 5.0 for BM Controller. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Blackmagic Pocket Control versus BM Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackmagic Pocket ControlBM Controller
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Federal Design Group LCNovaly Solutions

Customer experience

Blackmagic Pocket Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BM Controller

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blackmagic Pocket Control

No in-app purchases

None

BM Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackmagic Pocket Control free?
Blackmagic Pocket Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BM Controller free?
BM Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blackmagic Pocket Control or BM Controller?
Blackmagic Pocket Control and BM Controller are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Blackmagic Pocket Control or BM Controller have ads?
Neither Blackmagic Pocket Control nor BM Controller shows ads.

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