# Blackmagic Pocket Control vs GenR8

The clearest difference is price: Blackmagic Pocket Control at $2.99 against GenR8's $19.99. Blackmagic Pocket Control also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). GenR8's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Blackmagic Pocket Control costs $2.99 and GenR8 $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blackmagic Pocket Control against 4.9 for GenR8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GenR8 has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackmagic Pocket Control | GenR8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-pocket-control/id6743402095/reviews)** | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genr8/id6751822886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 27 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Federal Design Group LC](https://appshunter.io/developer/334246386) | [Christopher Van Hoose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510007987) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackmagic Pocket Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-pocket-control/id6743402095)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GenR8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genr8/id6751822886)

Generate professional test patterns for display calibration and validation. Supports external displays via HDMI, DisplayPort, or AirPlay, with HDR pattern support and precision controls for accurate results. Export patterns in various formats.

**Highlights:** 28+ Professional Test Patterns, External Display Support (HDMI, DisplayPort, AirPlay), HDR Pattern Support, Audio Test Tones & Live Metering, Precision Controls & Customizable Overlays, Export Test Patterns

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackmagic Pocket Control free?

Blackmagic Pocket Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GenR8 free?

GenR8 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackmagic Pocket Control or GenR8?

Blackmagic Pocket Control is rated higher. Blackmagic Pocket Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GenR8 averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Blackmagic Pocket Control or GenR8 have ads?

Neither Blackmagic Pocket Control nor GenR8 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.*