Comparison

Blackmagic Pocket Control vs BlackRAW Studio

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

BlackRAW Studio

This app offers advanced color grading tools for mobile video editing, supporting RAW footage and custom LUTs. Refine individual clips or create consistent looks across a timeline, then export in various formats.

Highlights
  • Primary adjustments, color wheels, curves, HSL
  • Import and export .cube LUT files
  • Trim clips with in/out points
  • Develop Blackmagic RAW and ProRes RAW
  • Export H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422
  • Create consistent looks for multiple clips
Features
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Try all Pro features for 7 days with your own clips, including RAW, color, LUTs, projects and export. Available with monthly or annual subscriptions for eligible Apple Accounts after confirming in the App Store. Renews at the displayed price unless canceled. Included sample clips also let you try color and export without subscribing. Color grading for every video. RAW when you need it. BlackRAW Studio is your pocket color studio for iPhone and iPad. Refine everyday video, develop Blackmagic RAW and Apple ProRes RAW, and give multiple clips a consistent look before delivery. COLOR FOR EVERY SHOT Refine your image with primary adjustments, color wheels, curves, HSL and ColorSlice. Grade an individual clip or create a shared finish for the timeline. Import your LUTs and export a static look as a .cube file. MORE ROOM TO TRIM Open multiple clips from Files or Photos. Select a shot in the timeline and set its in and out points with a larger trim bar. Review each shot's duration as you prepare a simple sequence. CHOOSE YOUR DELIVERY Export separate graded, trimmed clips or the timeline as one continuous video. Choose options supported by the export mode and your device, including H.264, HEVC or ProRes 422. Save videos to Files or Photos when the format allows it. Follow progress, cancel when needed and check the delivery summary. A WORKFLOW FOR RAW Open Blackmagic RAW and decode and develop supported Apple ProRes RAW footage with the RAW controls available for each source. With BRAW, you can also export trimmed originals to Files without re-encoding or baking in the grade. Original RAW trimming does not apply to ProRes RAW. A LOOK YOU CAN REUSE Export color adjustments that can be represented by a .cube LUT for use with a compatible color input. A LUT does not contain trims, edits or RAW decoding parameters. BEFORE YOU EXPORT Export of your own clips requires Pro. Check available plans and prices in the app. Compatibility and options depend on the codec, file, system version and device. The Studio deliveries described here are SDR. BlackRAW Studio is an independent app and is not affiliated with Apple or Blackmagic Design. Format names identify compatibility. Open your clips, find your look and prepare your next delivery. Terms of Use: https://blackrawvisor.com/terms

Screenshots

Blackmagic Pocket Control4 screens
BlackRAW Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BlackRAW Studio at Free against Blackmagic Pocket Control's $2.99. Blackmagic Pocket Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume 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

BlackRAW Studio is free to download; Blackmagic Pocket Control costs $2.99 up front. BlackRAW Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Blackmagic Pocket Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 BlackRAW Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Blackmagic Pocket Control versus BlackRAW Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackmagic Pocket ControlBlackRAW Studio
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB279 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Federal Design Group LCTRISIMIO SL

Customer experience

Blackmagic Pocket Control

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

BlackRAW Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blackmagic Pocket Control

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BlackRAW Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Blackmagic Pocket Control free?
Blackmagic Pocket Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlackRAW Studio free?
BlackRAW Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blackmagic Pocket Control or BlackRAW Studio?
Blackmagic Pocket Control and BlackRAW Studio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Blackmagic Pocket Control or BlackRAW Studio have ads?
BlackRAW Studio shows ads; Blackmagic Pocket Control does not.

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