Blackmagic Camera vs LumaFusion
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Blackmagic Camera is the better app overall, scoring 9.0 to 8.7. Blackmagic Camera wins on 5 of the 5 scores, LumaFusion on 0.
Filmmakers who want cinema-style manual control on a phone, for free
Video creators who want a desktop-class timeline on an iPad, Mac or Android tablet
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Blackmagic Camera | LumaFusion |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo & Video | Photo & Video |
| Category rank | #2 of 10 | #8 of 10 |
| Developer | Blackmagic Design | LumaTouch |
| Pricing | Free | Paid |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Blackmagic Camera better than LumaFusion?
Blackmagic Camera is the better app overall, scoring 9.0 to 8.7. Blackmagic Camera wins on 5 of the 5 scores, LumaFusion on 0.
Which is cheaper, Blackmagic Camera or LumaFusion?
Blackmagic Camera: Free with no in-app purchases; optional Blackmagic Cloud account is free to create. LumaFusion: $29.99 one-time; add-ons $19.99 each, or Creator Pass at $9.99/month. On value for money, Blackmagic Camera scores higher.
Do Blackmagic Camera and LumaFusion work on the same devices?
Only LumaFusion runs on Mac.
Which is more private, Blackmagic Camera or LumaFusion?
Blackmagic Camera scores higher on privacy (9.3/10). App Store label: Data Not Collected. Google Play declares no data shared and lists some personal info, photos, videos and files as collected. No ads or tracking.
Strengths and weaknesses
Blackmagic Camera
- Completely free with no ads or upsells
- Familiar controls if you use Blackmagic cinema cameras
- Pro recording formats cut straight into DaVinci Resolve
- Busy interface is hard going for casual shooters
- Android version only supports select phones
Blackmagic Camera turns a recent iPhone, iPad or supported Android phone into something close to a cinema camera. You get manual control of shutter angle, ISO, white balance and focus, pro formats including ProRes RAW on supported iPhones, live streaming, and Blackmagic Cloud sync for sharing footage with an editor. It costs nothing. The catch is a dense interface built for people who already know their camera settings.
Full Blackmagic Camera review
LumaFusion
- Desktop-style timeline that works well with touch
- One-time purchase covers the core editor
- Edits locally with no account required
- Steeper learning curve than template apps
- Multicam, speed ramping and stock media cost extra
LumaFusion is one of the most capable video editors you can run on a tablet. You get multiple video and audio tracks, keyframes, color correction, titles and external display support from a one-time purchase, and it now exports up to 8K on newer devices. Optional add-ons or a Creator Pass bring multicam, speed ramping and stock media. It takes time to learn, but it's the pick for serious mobile editors.
Full LumaFusion review
