Comparison

Apogee MetaRecorder vs Blackmagic Camera Control

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

Head to head
About

Apogee MetaRecorder

This app provides professional-grade audio recording capabilities for iOS devices. It offers high-quality audio capture, advanced metadata tagging for streamlined post-production, and a unique Master-Satellite Link feature for synchronized multi-device recording.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio recording (24-bit, 96kHz)
  • Metadata tagging (Keywords, Markers, Favorites)
  • Master-Satellite Link for multi-device sync
  • Timecode embedding via UltraSync BLUE
  • Direct export to Final Cut Pro XML
  • Professional hardware integration
Features
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Apogee MetaRecorder is an extremely flexible two-channel audio recording app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with features to support a wide variety of unique and powerful workflows. Armed with multiple iOS devices and Apogee and Sennheiser hardware, you can capture superb audio in the field for interviews, conferences, audio for video and film, mobile broadcast, weddings, recitals, plus countless other applications. Because it’s Apogee, audio is of the highest quality - recorded at a resolution up to 24-bit, 96kHz in WAV. or CAF format. Connect an Apogee audio interface or Sennheiser ClipMic digital or MKE 2 digital lavalier mic for a professional quality input signal, and adjust hardware input gain and DSP (Sennheiser only) from MetaRecorder. MetaRecorder features compatibility with Timecode Systems UltraSync BLUE module as an in-app purchase. When enabled, MetaRecorder receives timecode via Bluetooth and embeds it into the audio file metadata. This greatly simplifies synchronization of audio and video files in Final Cut Pro (or other NLE). With a growing number of audio and video devices offering BLUE compatibility, it's never been easier to synchronize your productions. The Master-Satellite Link feature makes it possible to link one Master iPhone via Wi-Fi to up to 3 Satellite iPhones (also iPad/iPod Touch). Once the link is established, every action you perform on the Master is duplicated on the Satellites - create and name Scenes, initiate recording and playback, set input levels, choose Takes, add Markers, Keywords and Favorites, and share Scenes and Takes. It’s even possible to monitor Satellites’ audio - recording and playback - from the Master. This offers the best of a wireless system - convenience and flexibility - with the reliability of standalone internal recording - each Satellite records its own audio. Master-Satellite Link opens a world of applications for audio-for-video, mobile broadcast, and even recitals, weddings and other public events. MetaRecorder transforms your Final Cut Pro workflow as well. Apply metadata tags like Keywords, Favorites, Markers and more to your audio files while recording in the field, then share the recorded audio and Final Cut Pro XML files directly from MetaRecorder. When imported into Final Cut Pro on a Mac, the captured metadata greatly simplifies the process of organizing and parsing your media, substantially accelerating your post-production workflow. With the free version of MetaRecorder, it’s possible to record up to 60 seconds of audio on up to 4 linked iPhones. The Full Version in-app purchase allows unlimited recording on a single device, while the Full Version with Multi-Device Support allows unlimited recording on up to 4 devices. **For a limited time, connecting an Apogee or Sennheiser iOS audio interface unlocks the Full Version (single device) in-app purchase; the Multi-Device Support in-app purchase may be made later at a discounted price.** Compatible devices: - Sennheiser ClipMic digital - Sennheiser MKE 2 digital - Apogee JAM, JAM 96, JAM+ - Apogee MiC, MiC+, HypeMiC - Apogee ONE for iPad & Mac - Apogee Duet for iPad & Mac - Apogee Quartet for iPad & Mac Features - Mono or Stereo audio recording, WAV. or CAF format, up to 96kHz 24-bit resolution - Intuitive multi-Take recording and selection - Compatible with Timecode Systems BLUE wireless sync module - Master-Satellite Link creates a network of standalone recorders, commanded from a single Master iPhone - Integration with Apogee audio interfaces and Sennheiser ClipMic digital, MKE 2 digital, HandMic and MK 4 digital - Metadata capture and export to Final Cut Pro XML format - Share via Dropbox, AirDrop, Email,, zip, Message and iTune File Sharing (over a wired connection) - Control essential features with Apple Watch For more detailed information, consult the complete User Guide included with the app (Settings > Help) or see our website at the address below.

About

Blackmagic Camera Control

Remotely manage Blackmagic Design cameras with Bluetooth from your iPad. Adjust settings, control lenses, update metadata, and start/stop recording from up to 30 feet away. Ideal for hard-to-reach camera placements or for assistants needing quick data updates.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control via Bluetooth
  • Adjust camera settings
  • Control camera lens
  • Update metadata (shot, scene, take)
  • Trigger recording
  • Remote power on/off (URSA Mini Pro)
Features
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The Blackmagic Camera Control app allows you to control any Blackmagic Design camera that features Bluetooth control capability, right from your iPad! Get full control of your camera from up to 30 feet away, so you can remotely change camera settings, control the lens, adjust metadata and trigger recording. On URSA Mini Pro cameras you can also remotely power the camera on or off. Blackmagic Camera Control is ideal when you need to control cameras in hard to reach places such as on cranes, drones, gimbals and more! It’s also a great solution for camera assistants who need to quickly update metadata such as shot, scene and take numbers. Blackmagic Camera Control requires a Bluetooth enabled camera such as Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro or URSA Broadcast camera. Please ensure your camera has been updated to the latest Blackmagic Cameras software.

Screenshots

Apogee MetaRecorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Apogee MetaRecorder at 3.8 against Blackmagic Camera Control's 2.5. Apogee MetaRecorder also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months) and device support (4 vs 1). Blackmagic Camera Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Apogee MetaRecorder sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Blackmagic Camera Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apogee MetaRecorder holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Apogee MetaRecorder's written reviews are positive against 26% of Blackmagic Camera Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apogee MetaRecorder ships an update every 4 months, Blackmagic Camera Control every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Apogee MetaRecorder versus Blackmagic Camera Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApogee MetaRecorderBlackmagic Camera Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (34 ratings) — better2.5 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews — better26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApogee Electronics CorpBlackmagic Design Inc

Customer experience

Apogee MetaRecorder

All ratings34 ratings
Positive61.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral20.7%
Negative47.4%

Blackmagic Camera Control

All ratings24 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral15.8%
Negative57.9%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Apogee MetaRecorder

One-time4
  • Bluetooth Timecode Upgrade$4.99
  • MetaRecorder Full Version$4.99
  • Multi-Device Support$14.99
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  • Full Version with Multi-Device Support$24.99
None

Blackmagic Camera Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apogee MetaRecorder free?
Apogee MetaRecorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackmagic Camera Control free?
Blackmagic Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Apogee MetaRecorder or Blackmagic Camera Control?
Apogee MetaRecorder is rated higher. Apogee MetaRecorder averages 3.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Blackmagic Camera Control averages 2.5 from 25 ratings.
Do Apogee MetaRecorder or Blackmagic Camera Control have ads?
Neither Apogee MetaRecorder nor Blackmagic Camera Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apogee MetaRecorder or Blackmagic Camera Control?
Apogee MetaRecorder ships an update every 4 months, and Blackmagic Camera Control every 12 months. Most recently, Apogee MetaRecorder was updated on October 21, 2026 and Blackmagic Camera Control on October 24, 2026.

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