# Monitor+ — Remote Control for Sony Camera

> Remote camera control and monitoring app for compatible Sony cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by HON IN UN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HON IN UN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513722510)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 279 App Store ratings · 714 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 3 more
- Released: 2021-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768/reviews.md

## What is Monitor+?

Currently only Sony a7R V, a7R IV, a9 III, a9 II, a7C, a7C II, a7CR, a7S III, a1, FX3, FX30, ZV-1, ZV-E10, ZV-E1, a7 IV and newer models are supported for wireless connection (Wi-Fi).

When use wired connection (USB), previous camera models such as A7 III are also supported, detailed compatible table please refer to the website.

Monitor+ turns your phone into a professional camera monitor instantly!

Key Features:
- Live View
- Remote Control (Shutter Speed, Iris, ISO, WB...)
- UVC/Capture Card support for iPadOS
- Camera content access*
- OSD image display*
- Touch AF and display focus point*
- Record and playback live view feeds*
- Assist Functions* (False Color, Zebra, Waveform, Histogram, Vectorscope, Guide, Focus Peaking, Desqueeze, LUTs...)
- Chroma Keying and Overlay*
- Focus Pulling*
- Apple Watch Extension*
- Screen Lock*

* Available on Pro version

Disclaimer:
Monitor+ is not affiliated with Sony Corporation in any way and is not a Sony product.
“SONY”, “Sony” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

## Key features

- Live View
- Remote Camera Control
- UVC/Capture Card Support
- Camera Content Access
- Assist Functions (False Color, Zebra, etc.)
- Focus Pulling
- Apple Watch Extension

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $18.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Monitor+?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent monitoring tool
- 👍 Great functionality
- 🔒 Robust set of features
- 💡 Turns phone into professional monitor
- 🚀 Low latency
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful for gimbal work
- 👍 Customizable LUTs
- 👍 Responsive touch focus

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Unstable connection
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate false color and zebra
- 🐛 Inability to review footage
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incompatible with newer camera firmware updates
- Inability to delete photos from the app
- Inconsistent touch focus behavior
- Incorrect exposure and color representation
- Zebra levels not matching camera
- Inability to set zebra levels below 50%

**Most requested features**

- Support for more Sony camera models (A7III, A6400, A6600, etc.)
- Wired connection option for iOS
- Audio level monitoring
- Customizable frame guides and overlays
- Onion skin feature
- Exposure meter display
- Ability to apply LUT during playback
- Vertical mode support for social media
- Pinch-to-zoom on preview image
- Half-press shutter button functionality
- Automatic camera level display
- Timecode support
- Ability to record to external storage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 714)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cette app me manque

*2026-08-23*

J’utilisais souvent cette application. Et aujourd’hui depuis que je suis passé chez LUMIX, je ne peux plus l’utiliser… alors que c’est la plus complète et la plus pratique des app pour piloter sa caméra… j’espère voir un jour une version pour LUMIX !

### 3/5 — Keeps crashing

*2026-08-12, version 1.5.7*

I would’ve gave it 5 stars if the app didn’t keep crashing

### 5/5 — Все супер!

*2026-07-24*

Программа отличная, быстро коннектится!

### 3/5 — Bring back filters

*2026-07-22, version 1.5.5*

The filters disappeared in the update. Now I can't upload only HEIF files; I have to upload them together with RAW, which takes much longer and takes up way more space. Please bring back the sorting filters.

### 3/5 — Buggy, freezes, disconnects…but cheap

*2026-07-19, version 1.5.5*

Using with Sony a6700.  It’s better than creator app, but what isn’t? lol.  It regularly gets stuck on a mode and won’t let me see the other tools.  Randomly crashes and won’t reconnect.  Dodgy all round.  But it sure is cheaper than buying a monitor ect.  So there’s that.

### 2/5 — DON’T BUY IT

*2026-07-18, version 1.5.5*

I promises a lot of nice tricks, but after purchasing the tricks are all faulty and often times it would crash. I requesting a refund twice and they denied it; so apparently it seems that they know the app is faulty, but they’re hoping that they can still make money from a few persons who fell for the TikTok ads.

### 1/5 — Спасибо! Теперь всё перестало работать!

*2026-07-09*

Вы своим обновлением угробили приложение! Невозможно работать

### 5/5 — Great app! Use it every day.

*2026-07-08, version 1.5.5*

My only request would be layering peaking on the inspector views and being able to have my iPhone upside down for vertical mode with the UI correctly rotated.

### 5/5 — Devs fixed my issues, Updated review!

*2026-07-08, version 1.5.5*

Developers fixed connectivity issues I was experiencing with a7s3 and a7v on latest firmware (June 2026). Well done thank you for the continued application support 🙌

### 2/5 — Offline mode.

*2026-06-27, version 1.5.4*

The app is great, especially if you use a wired connection. But if you're in a forest or underground where there is no internet connection, the app will constantly ask you to manage it. And if you don't check your premium subscription before a trip to an area with no reception, the Pro features probably won't work. 🥲

## Frequently asked questions about Monitor+

### What does Monitor+ do?

Monitor+ transforms your phone into a professional camera monitor, offering live view and remote control for compatible Sony cameras. It allows you to adjust settings, access camera content, and utilize various assist functions for better shooting.

### What are the key features of Monitor+?

Key features include live view, remote control of camera settings like shutter speed and ISO, UVC/capture card support, camera content access, touch AF, and advanced assist functions such as False Color, Zebra, and Histogram. The Pro version unlocks additional features like focus pulling and chroma keying.

### Is Monitor+ free to use?

The app is free to download and use with basic functionalities. However, certain advanced features, marked with an asterisk, are available in the Pro version, which requires an in-app purchase. The app also includes ads.

### Which Sony cameras are compatible with Monitor+?

Currently, wireless connection (Wi-Fi) is supported for models like Sony a7R V, a9 III, a7C, a1, FX3, and newer. Wired USB connection supports older models such as the A7 III. A detailed compatibility table is available on the app's website.

### What are common use cases for Monitor+?

Common use cases include using your phone as an external monitor for better framing and focus, remotely controlling camera settings without touching the camera, and utilizing assist functions like waveforms and histograms for professional video production. It's also useful for recording live view feeds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.8 — 2026-08-26

- Added support for FX5
- Fixed several issues
- Improved UI experiences
- Improved overall stability

### 1.5.7 — 2026-07-23

- Bug fixes
Previous updates:
- Added support for Tilta Nucleus Hand Unit
- Added support for OSD image display
- Added support for virtual button pad
- Added the ability to delete content from the camera.
- Added the ability to formatting from the camera.
- Improved focus puller function
- Improved UI experiences
- Expanded custom ratio range for Desqueeze
- Fixed several issues
- Improved overall stability

### 1.5.6 — 2026-07-23

- Added support for Tilta Nucleus Hand Unit
- Added support for OSD image display
- Added support for virtual button pad
- Added the ability to delete content from the camera.
- Added the ability to formatting from the camera.
- Improved focus puller function
- Improved UI experiences
- Expanded custom ratio range for Desqueeze
- Fixed several issues
- Improved overall stability

### 1.5.5 — 2026-07-07

- Added more multilingual support
- Improved in-camera content accessing and playback
- Fixed several issues
- Improved UI experiences
- Improved overall stability

### 1.5.4 — 2026-06-08

- Fixed some bugs
Previous changes:
- Added stop-based style for Histogram
- Added three-zone mode for Zebra
- Added base ISO display in CineEI mode
- Fixed an issue with burst photo transfer
- Improved vector scope
- Improved wireless connectivity
- Improved photo viewer UI experience
- Improved overall stability

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