Comparison

GMonitor vs Panasonic LUMIX Flow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GMonitor

This app provides a live view of compatible Lumix cameras on your iPhone or iPad. It offers display modes like anamorphic desqueeze and crop marks, and shows camera features such as peaking and zebra. The image is scaled to fit your device.

Highlights
  • Live view on iPhone/iPad
  • Anamorphic desqueeze mode
  • Crop marks display
  • Peaking and Zebra support
  • Fullscreen live view
Features
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GMonitor is a simple Field Monitor application for Wifi capable Lumix cameras like the Lumix G6,7,81,85, GX8, GX80/85,GH4/5. Simply enable wifi on the camera and connect the app with camera. After connection you can view the live view fullscreen on your iPhone or iPad. Caution for GH3 users - as reported by some users there is no live view during recording on some GH3 models. This is a bug of the camera. It seems that not all GH3 models exhibit this bug. You have the option for different display modes including anamorphic desqueeze. Also it is possible to display 1:2.35 crop marks. If Peaking or Zebra is enabled on the camera you can also view it on your iPhone/iPad As the Lumix cameras only support 640*480 resolution over the Wifi connection the image is scaled on your device.

About

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

Streamline your video production from script to edit. Create storyboards, use your phone as an external monitor for compatible cameras, and automatically organize footage based on your ratings. It also allows for complete video creation using just a smartphone.

Highlights
  • Script and storyboard creation
  • Smartphone as external camera monitor
  • Shot list management
  • Automatic file organization
  • Smartphone-only video creation
  • Visual scene sketching
Features
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For creators who love to shoot video. Smoothly streamline your video production workflow, from script writing to editing! From dramas and documentaries to music videos and dance clips in the entertainment genre, LUMIX Flow is easy to use even for beginners and supports a smooth video production process. 【LUMIX Mode】 Easily create scripts, storyboards, and shot lists. Use the app to visually sketch out scenes, illustrating your subject's position, direction, shot angle and more. Use your smartphone as an external monitor for your LUMIX camera. Check your shot list and storyboard on your smartphone while shooting. You can easily see which shots have already been taken at a glance, ensuring you never forget a key shot and allowing you to work through your shoot smoothly and efficiently. Shooting files are automatically divided into folders based on your ' OK / KEEP / BAD' rating by importing XML files from the app into your video editing software. Efficiently organize files after shooting and shorten the time you spend editing. 【Smartphone/Tablet Mode】 You can script, shoot, and edit a short drama or documentary video using just your smartphone, enjoying all the fun of filmmaking without the need for a camera or computer. 【External Monitor】 Connect your smartphone to your LUMIX camera to use it as an external monitor while shooting. Quickly check focus on-site. Compatible with: DC-S1RM2, DC-S1M2, DC-S1M2ES, DC-S1M2NT, DC-S5M2, DC-S5M2X, DC-S9, DC-GH7 OS Compatibility: iOS 17.0 or higher *Recommended for models with a USB Type-C connector. To connect with a Lightning cable, a genuine Apple 'Lightning-USB Camera Adapter' or 'Lightning-USB3 Camera Adapter' is required. [Notes] ・Be aware that when using the location information recording function, continued use of the GPS function can lead to a dramatic decrease in battery capacity. ・For information on using this app or compatible models, visit the following support page. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/lumix_flow/index.html ・Please understand that we will not be able to contact you directly even if you use the “Email Developer” link.

Screenshots

GMonitor4 screens
Panasonic LUMIX Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Panasonic LUMIX Flow at Free against GMonitor's $4.99. Panasonic LUMIX Flow also leads on rating (2.9 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (37 vs 8). GMonitor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 34%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Panasonic LUMIX Flow is free to download; GMonitor costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panasonic LUMIX Flow holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of GMonitor's written reviews are positive against 34% of Panasonic LUMIX Flow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GMonitor ships an update every 3 weeks, Panasonic LUMIX Flow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GMonitor versus Panasonic LUMIX Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGMonitorPanasonic LUMIX Flow
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (8 ratings)2.9 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews — better34.2% of reviews
Number of ratings837 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHolger KremminPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Customer experience

GMonitor

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral17.4%
Negative39.1%

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

All ratings37 ratings
Positive43.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral14.4%
Negative51.4%

In-app purchases

None

GMonitor

No in-app purchases

None

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GMonitor free?
GMonitor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panasonic LUMIX Flow free?
Panasonic LUMIX Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GMonitor or Panasonic LUMIX Flow?
Panasonic LUMIX Flow is rated higher. GMonitor averages 2.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Panasonic LUMIX Flow averages 2.9 from 37 ratings.
Do GMonitor or Panasonic LUMIX Flow have ads?
Neither GMonitor nor Panasonic LUMIX Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GMonitor or Panasonic LUMIX Flow?
GMonitor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Panasonic LUMIX Flow every 2 months. Most recently, GMonitor was updated on October 13, 2026 and Panasonic LUMIX Flow on October 16, 2026.

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