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Head-to-head
Blackmagic Camera vs Filmic Pro: which pro camera app should you film with?
At a glance
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Start with Blackmagic Camera. It is free on iPhone, iPad and Android, records up to 8K, and records Apple ProRes on iPhone and iPad. Filmic Pro is free to download but sells subscriptions (weekly from $2.99, yearly $39.99 on the App Store). Pay for Filmic Pro only if you need a feature Blackmagic lacks, such as its log curves or 240 fps capture.
Quick verdict
- Choose Blackmagic Camera for free manual control, ProRes on iPhone, and Blackmagic Cloud upload to DaVinci Resolve.
- Choose Filmic Pro if you want LogV2/V3 profiles (CineKit) or ProRes 4444 options and will pay a subscription.
- Edit in DaVinci Resolve? Blackmagic Camera can upload proxies to your Resolve project while you record.
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Blackmagic Camera | Filmic Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free download, in-app subscriptions: weekly $2.99, yearly $39.99 (App Store, US) |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Android (Samsung and Pixel named) | iOS and Android |
| Max resolution | Up to 8K | Max resolution not stated as a spec on the App Store page (checked 16 Oct 2026) |
| Frame rates | 24 to 120 fps, depending on phone | High speed 60, 120 and 240 fps |
| Codecs | H.264, H.265. ProRes on iPhone and iPad | ProRes Proxy to 4444, HEVC/H.264, 10-bit, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Log | Yes: shoots log on supported phones, and Apple Log on recent iPhones | Flat and log curves. LogV2/V3 in CineKit |
| Cloud | Blackmagic Cloud upload and multicam sync | Frame.io Camera to Cloud support and cloud-synced presets, per the App Store page |
| Best for | Free pro control | Paying users who want Filmic's log tools |
Which one for Shorts, TikTok and Reels?
For vertical video, the main wins of a pro camera app are locked exposure, locked focus and a stable frame rate, so your clips do not shift brightness mid-shot. Blackmagic Camera does that free. Both apps record files you then edit, so you lose TikTok's in-app effects. ProRes files are large, so for daily Shorts H.265 is usually enough.
How to choose
- Try Blackmagic Camera first. It is free.
- Grade your footage and want Filmic's log profiles? Try Filmic Pro's free trial.
- Check your phone's storage before choosing ProRes.
Common questions
Is Blackmagic Camera better than Filmic Pro?
It is free and lists 8K and ProRes on iPhone. Filmic Pro has more ProRes and log options but is a subscription.
Is Filmic Pro free?
The app is free to download with in-app purchases. The App Store lists weekly plans from $2.99 and a $39.99 yearly plan.
Does Blackmagic Camera work on Android?
Yes. Blackmagic lists Android phones and tablets, naming Samsung and Google Pixel.
Related: Blackmagic Camera review, Filmic Pro review, CapCut vs DaVinci Resolve.
Sources: blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagiccamera, filmicpro.com, Filmic Pro on the App Store, apps.apple.com/us/app/filmic-pro/id436577167. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.