# CameraKit vs Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

The clearest difference is price: CameraKit at Free against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's $5.99. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is chart position (#166 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 319). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

CameraKit is free to download; Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 up front. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CameraKit against 4.7 for Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 319 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of CameraKit's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews) | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 319 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 60.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#166** |
| Size | 41 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) |

## What reviewers say

### CameraKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993)

This app provides comprehensive technical specifications and calculations for a wide range of cameras and video formats. It helps filmmakers and videographers estimate storage needs, battery life, transfer times, and compare camera performance.

**Highlights:** Detailed camera specifications, Storage space calculation, Battery life estimation, File transfer time prediction, Sensor size comparison, Format compatibility checks, Notes and favorites

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable for professionals
- 💎 Treasure trove of information
- ✨ Constantly updated
- 🚀 Intuitive design, easy to use
- 💡 Lifesaver for filmmakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked content, pay again
- 💸 Wants $60 for full access
- ❓ What did I pay for?
- 🔒 Lost pro purchases
- ❌ Scam, cannot restore

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all pro purchases
- Cannot restore purchases
- Monthly subscription broken
- Subscription cycle error
- Crashes when restoring purchase on iPad Mini

**Requested features**

- Pro-rate for early adopters
- Direct link to working manual
- Develop something for framing
- Add support for Sony a7 IV
- Add support for Nikon


### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Control Blackmagic cameras remotely via Bluetooth. Manage multiple cameras simultaneously, adjust settings like white balance, frame rate, and ISO, and even control focus and zoom with external controllers.

**Highlights:** External controller support (Tilta Nucleus), Multi-cam control (up to 12 cameras), Camera grouping and custom settings, Remote focus and zoom control, Start/stop recording, Adjust white balance, ISO, frame rate, Digital slate metadata entry

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-Cam Control | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless camera control
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive interface
- 🔒 Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 💡 Useful focus pulling feature
- 👍 Efficient workflow for remote operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional disconnection issues
- 🔒 Limited Bluetooth range
- 🐛 Buggy behavior with certain camera models
- 🔒 Paywall for some key features
- 👎 Lack of live video monitoring

**Reported bugs**

- Recording issues with high frame rates
- Incorrect codec/resolution display for some cameras
- Focus control not working with certain lenses
- App freezes during playback

**Requested features**

- Add ability to take photos remotely
- Implement live video feed from camera
- Allow custom focus preset points
- Improve focus control sensitivity and UI
- Add support for more camera models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

CameraKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic free?

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CameraKit or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic?

CameraKit and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 319 and 1.2K ratings respectively.

### Do CameraKit or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CameraKit or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic?

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on September 20, 2026 and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic on September 23, 2026.

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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.*