# RED Tools vs Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

The clearest difference is price: RED Tools at Free against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's $5.99. RED Tools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 21 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RED Tools is free to download; Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RED Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic has 1.2K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of RED Tools's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's.

RED Tools ships an update every 21 months, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RED Tools | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-tools/id894739141/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 7 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RED Digital Cinema](https://appshunter.io/developer/632147766) | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) |

## What reviewers say

### RED Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-tools/id894739141)

This app assists filmmakers and camera operators with camera setup by providing tools for crop factor, recording time, flicker-free video, depth of field, panning speed, and exposure. It offers customizable settings for various shooting situations and RED camera systems.

**Highlights:** Crop factor preview, R3D recording time evaluation, Flicker-free video calculation, Depth of field estimation, Panning speed guidance, Exposure assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

**Currently charting:** #89 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 RED Tools free?

RED Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic free?

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

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

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic is rated higher. RED Tools averages 3.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do RED Tools or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic have ads?

Neither RED Tools nor Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic shows ads.

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

RED Tools ships an update every 21 months, and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. Most recently, RED Tools was updated on October 6, 2026 and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic on October 18, 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.*