# Letus Helix vs Blackmagic Camera Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Letus Helix at 80% against Blackmagic Camera Control's 26%. Letus Helix also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). Blackmagic Camera Control's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Letus Helix holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackmagic Camera Control has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Letus Helix's written reviews are positive against 26% of Blackmagic Camera Control's.

Letus Helix ships an update every 4 months, Blackmagic Camera Control every 12 months. Both last shipped on June 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Letus Helix | Blackmagic Camera Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letus-helix/id967348624/reviews)** | [2.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera-control/id1239292847/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ken Lawler](https://appshunter.io/developer/967348623) | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) |

## What reviewers say

### Letus Helix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letus-helix/id967348624)

This app provides a streamlined interface for adjusting settings on various Letus Helix gimbal models. It simplifies configuration by removing less frequently used options found in desktop software, offering additional user assistance tools for easier operation.

**Highlights:** Intuitive settings adjustment, Simplified configuration, User assistance tools, Wi-Fi connectivity, Support for multiple Helix models

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blackmagic Camera Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera-control/id1239292847)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Letus Helix free?

Letus Helix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blackmagic Camera Control free?

Blackmagic Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Letus Helix or Blackmagic Camera Control?

Letus Helix is rated higher. Letus Helix averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Blackmagic Camera Control averages 2.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Letus Helix or Blackmagic Camera Control have ads?

Neither Letus Helix nor Blackmagic Camera Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Letus Helix or Blackmagic Camera Control?

Letus Helix ships an update every 4 months, and Blackmagic Camera Control every 12 months. Most recently, Letus Helix was updated on June 11, 2026 and Blackmagic Camera Control on June 11, 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.*