# Z Camera App vs Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

The clearest difference is price: Z Camera App at Free against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's $5.99. Z Camera App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (60% vs 30%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic has 1.2K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Z Camera App's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's.

Z Camera App ships an update every 2 months, Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Z Camera App | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-camera-app/id980859426/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ImagineVision Tech Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/714626279) | [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) |

## What reviewers say

### Z Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-camera-app/id980859426)

This application provides remote access and full control for a 4K video camera. Users can view live feeds, record video, capture photos, adjust settings, and manage stored content directly from their iPhone.

**Highlights:** 4K video recording, Live view with low delay, Remote camera control, Access camera settings, Playback recorded content, Download and share videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic

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

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 Z Camera App free?

Z Camera App 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, Z Camera App or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic?

Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic is rated higher. Z Camera App averages 2.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Z Camera App or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic have ads?

Neither Z Camera App nor Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Z Camera App or Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic?

Z Camera App ships an update every 2 months, and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic every 6 weeks. Most recently, Z Camera App was updated on July 4, 2026 and Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic on September 23, 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.*