# CameraKit vs Blackmagic BlueConnect

The clearest difference is price: CameraKit at Free against Blackmagic BlueConnect's $5.99. CameraKit also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (321 vs 6). Blackmagic BlueConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

CameraKit is free to download; Blackmagic BlueConnect costs $5.99 up front. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Blackmagic BlueConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CameraKit's written reviews are positive against 50% of Blackmagic BlueConnect's.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, Blackmagic BlueConnect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | Blackmagic BlueConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-blueconnect/id1556086085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 46 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [Dean Lusk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612919450) |

## 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


### Blackmagic BlueConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-blueconnect/id1556086085)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Control your Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust settings like color, exposure, focus, and frame rate, and trigger recording or stills.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Color correction tools, Exposure and frame rate adjustment, Focus control, Start/stop recording, Monitor overlays

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is Blackmagic BlueConnect free?

Blackmagic BlueConnect costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CameraKit or Blackmagic BlueConnect?

CameraKit is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Blackmagic BlueConnect averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or Blackmagic BlueConnect have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor Blackmagic BlueConnect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CameraKit or Blackmagic BlueConnect?

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and Blackmagic BlueConnect every 2 weeks. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blackmagic BlueConnect on November 3, 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.*