Comparison

Hyper Controller vs BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hyper Controller

Control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdecks remotely via Ethernet without needing an intermediary computer. Access advanced features like clip naming, list loading, and drive management directly from your iPad.

Highlights
  • Control multiple Hyperdecks
  • Ethernet connection
  • No computer required
  • Clip naming
  • Group clip naming
  • Load clips via list
  • HDD slot changing
Features
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Hyper Controller is designed to control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdeck over their ethernet connection. The app does not require any computer or device in between the iPad and the Hyperdeck. Just connect the Hyperdeck to a wireless router and connect the iPad to the same router and away you go. The app also allows features that are not available via the front panel of the device at this time. These include - Clip naming - Group clip naming - Full clip lists - Loading clips via list selection - HDD slot changing without removing drives - Time remaining without having to start recording - Gang playback/record Please note. The gang playback and record functions are not designed to be frame accurate between decks. You Must have Hyperdeck firmware version 4.0 or later. This software will not control the Hyperdeck shuttle as it does not have a network connection. Password for factory reset is 1212 This Full version removes the limitation of only 2 decks so you can add as many decks as required.

About

BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART

Features
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The BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART professional camera battery series offer integrated wireless connectivity features as standard. This App allows users to have remote control at their fingertips on the field, in any studio environment, TV or cinematic production. They will be able to visualise on a single screen in real time, data being transmitted from one or several BLUESHAPE batteries. Through this App, users can read or monitor several performance and status parameters for each of the batteries, and get pre-alerts from batteries that are going to be empty or full within minutes. Parameters that can be read directly on the App: - Voltage - Current - State of Charge - Capacity - Residual runtime to empty (or to full, if in charge) - Temperature - Cycle life, and other useful diagnostic details The App is compatible with all the BLUESHAPE batteries of the GRANITE SMART series, either B-Mount 28V and V-Lock 14V, and the 14V Pocket series. The GRANITE SMART wireless connectivity boosts the usage in the field: compatible with most smartphone and tablets, connects immediately out of the box and helps to control all the batteries in real time during use without lengthy pairing operations.

Screenshots

BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hyper Controller at every 3 weeks against BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART's every 21 months. Hyper Controller also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyper Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hyper Controller versus BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyper ControllerBLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke IrvineNEW CELL TOP SRL

In-app purchases

None

Hyper Controller

No in-app purchases

None

BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hyper Controller free?
Hyper Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART free?
BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hyper Controller or BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART have ads?
Neither Hyper Controller nor BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyper Controller or BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART?
Hyper Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, and BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART every 21 months. Most recently, Hyper Controller was updated on October 10, 2026 and BLUESHAPE GRANITE SMART on October 7, 2026.

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