Comparison

Blackmagic Pocket Control vs LidarAC

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

LidarAC

Features
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LidarAC – RX is the handheld control and monitoring interface for the LidarAC system, built to extend Tilta Nucleus M and N setups for modern focus workflows. The idea is simple: bring tools normally found on high-end hand units to the Nano by using an iPhone. The system consists of two Modes. RX acts as the handheld interface and connects to the Nucleus Nano II via Bluetooth. TX runs on a second iPhone mounted on the camera (iPhone 12 Pro or newer) and provides LiDAR-based distance data. RX already enhances the Nucleus on its own with custom lens profiles, focus scaling, and marker tools. The full potential unlocks when paired with TX, adding real-time distance data directly into the focus workflow. Instead of relying on raw motor values, the system translates focus into usable distance context. Depth of field is calculated and visualized in real time, helping focus pullers make faster and more confident decisions, especially in dynamic scenes. Lens profiles allow precise mapping between LiDAR data and lens behavior, including aperture-based depth of field. Camera profiles handle CoC and sensor offset, ensuring accurate results in real-world setups. The focus scale is fully interactive and can switch between a flat mode and a focus wheel inspired mode. Values can either be mapped visually like on the lens for intuitive pulling, or displayed linearly to better understand spatial relationships within the scene. Marker and tracking tools make it easy to set, follow, and recall focus points. Features like spot measurement, 2D and 3D tracking, and a top-down LiDAR view provide clear spatial awareness on set. Haptic feedback increases as you approach a marker, giving intuitive confirmation without looking away. Key features: • Real-time LiDAR distance data for people, faces, and eyes • Spot distance measurement • 2D and 3D tracking points • Top-down LiDAR scene view • Custom lens profiles with depth of field visualization • Multiple focus scale modes (linear, lens matched, logarithmic) • Marker-based focus assistance with haptic feedback

Screenshots

Blackmagic Pocket Control4 screens
LidarAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LidarAC at Free against Blackmagic Pocket Control's $2.99. Blackmagic Pocket Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

LidarAC 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blackmagic Pocket Control versus LidarAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackmagic Pocket ControlLidarAC
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Federal Design Group LCLuis Arndt

In-app purchases

None

Blackmagic Pocket Control

No in-app purchases

None

LidarAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackmagic Pocket Control free?
Blackmagic Pocket Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LidarAC free?
LidarAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blackmagic Pocket Control or LidarAC have ads?
Neither Blackmagic Pocket Control nor LidarAC shows ads.

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