Monitor+ vs Ai258
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monitor+
Transform your phone into a professional camera monitor with live view and remote control capabilities. Access camera content, utilize advanced assist functions, and even record live feeds. A Pro version unlocks even more powerful features for enhanced filmmaking.
- Live View
- Remote Camera Control
- UVC/Capture Card Support
- Camera Content Access
- Assist Functions (False Color, Zebra, etc.)
- Focus Pulling
- Apple Watch Extension
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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.
Ai258
This mobile application provides all-weather monitoring capabilities for your devices. It supports essential functions like live preview and playback of recorded footage. Download it to enhance your monitoring experience.
- All-weather monitoring
- Live preview
- Playback functionality
- Mobile terminal support
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Ai258 is an all-weather monitoring mobile phone terminal that supports functions such as preview and playback. Come download and use it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ai258 at 4.0 against Monitor+'s 3.2. Ai258 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Monitor+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 18%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ai258 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ai258 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monitor+ has 281 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Monitor+'s written reviews are positive against 18% of Ai258's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Ai258 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monitor+ | Ai258 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (281 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews — better | 17.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 281 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 512 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HON IN UN | Sentai(shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Monitor+
Ai258
Bugs and requests
Monitor+
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- Inability to set zebra levels below 50%
Requested features
13 requests- 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
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- 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
Ai258
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Monitor+
- Pro Upgrade$18.99
Ai258
- 腾讯云-广州|9天存储|30天服务|移动侦测录像|1通道$1.99
- 4-day alarm video 30-days2 variants$3.99
- 腾讯云-广州|9天存储|90天服务|移动侦测录像|1通道$5.99
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- 腾讯云-广州|9天存储|180天服务|移动侦测录像|1通道$9.99
- 腾讯云-广州|9天存储|360天服务|移动侦测录像|1通道$19.99
- 29-day full video 30-day2 variants$24.99
- 29-day full video 360-day2 variants$349.99
