Comparison

Monitor+ vs DaVinci Resolve for iPad

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

This professional video editing and color correction application combines powerful tools into a single interface. It offers fast editing workflows, advanced color grading, and collaborative features for seamless project management. Learn Hollywood-standard techniques within a single, intuitive app.

Highlights
  • Integrated editing and color correction
  • Fast cut page editing
  • Advanced color grading tools
  • Blackmagic Cloud collaboration
  • AI-powered tools
  • Multi-cam editing
Features
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DaVinci Resolve for iPad DaVinci Resolve for iPad is the world’s only solution that combines editing and color correction in one software tool! Its elegant, modern interface is fast to learn and easy for new users, yet powerful for professionals. DaVinci Resolve lets you work faster and at a higher quality because you don’t have to learn multiple apps or switch software for different tasks. That means you can work with camera original quality images throughout the entire process. It’s like having your own post production studio in a single app! Best of all, by learning DaVinci Resolve, you’re learning how to use the exact same tools used by Hollywood professionals in high end post production studios! Turn work around fast using cut page editing! The cut page is perfect for projects with tight deadlines that you have to turn around quickly. It’s also great for documentary work. The cut page has a streamlined interface that’s fast to learn and designed for speed. Features such as source tape for visual media browsing, fast review, and smart editing tools help you work faster than ever. The sync bin and source overwrite tools are the fastest way to edit multi-cam programs, with easy to create perfectly synchronized cut aways! With DaVinci Resolve you’ll spend more time editing and less time hunting for shots. Hollywood’s favorite color corrector! The DaVinci Resolve for iPad color page is Hollywood’s most advanced color corrector and has been used to color and finish more high end feature films and television shows than any other system! It’s also approachable with features designed to make it easier for new users to get great results while they continue to learn the advanced tools. For example, primary control sliders will be familiar to anyone who’s used image editing software, making it easy to adjust contrast, temperature, mid-tone detail, saturation and more. The color page has an incredible range of primary and secondary color grading features including PowerWindows™, qualifiers, 3D trackers, advanced HDR grading tools and more! Blackmagic Cloud Collaboration DaVinci Resolve for iPad supports the revolutionary Blackmagic Cloud, a whole new way of collaborating using cloud based workflows. Simply create a Blackmagic Cloud ID and set up a project library for your project. You can assign any number of collaborators to a project, using Blackmagic Cloud to share projects. Multiple people can work on the same timeline! When changes are made, you can see and accept them, changes are only applied when you accept updates. A single click can relink files, update timelines, or view changes. Built in timeline compare tools let you merge changes into a master timeline so others can continue with edits. AI Tools for Creativity with Studio In-App-Purchase Upgrade to DaVinci Resolve Studio to get cutting edge AI processing powered by the DaVinci AI Neural Engine. Tools such as magic mask need only a single stroke to locate and track people, features and objects in a shot. You can make characters stand out in an under lit shot, or invert the mask and stylize the background. Smart reframe repurposes footage to dramatically different aspect ratios by recognizing the action in a scene and panning within it so you can quickly create square or vertical versions for posting to social media. Voice isolation lets you easily remove loud, undesirable sounds from interviews and dialogue recordings from noisy locations. AI tools create quick, accurate results saving you hours of time! Compatibility Recommended for use with Apple iPad Pro M1 or newer models with a minimum of 8GB of RAM. Earlier iPad models may be restricted to HD, and memory limitations may limit some features. DaVinci Resolve projects (drp) and project archives (dra) are fully compatible with DaVinci Resolve 20 on desktop. Supported file formats include H.264, H.265, Apple ProRes and Blackmagic RAW. Supports the Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil as well as Studio and PRO XDR Displays.

Screenshots

Monitor+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DaVinci Resolve for iPad at 4.5 against Monitor+'s 3.2. DaVinci Resolve for iPad also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 280) and review sentiment (55% vs 45%). Monitor+'s advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DaVinci Resolve for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DaVinci Resolve for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DaVinci Resolve for iPad has 3K ratings behind it against 280, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Monitor+'s written reviews are positive against 55% of DaVinci Resolve for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, DaVinci Resolve for iPad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Monitor+ versus DaVinci Resolve for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonitor+DaVinci Resolve for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (280 ratings)4.5 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews54.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2803K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB3.6 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHON IN UNBlackmagic Design Inc

Customer experience

Monitor+

All ratings280 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews716 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral18.6%
Negative36.2%

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

All ratings2,952 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews1,241 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral14.4%
Negative30.9%

User reviews

Monitor+

From 280 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent monitoring tool
  • 👍 Great functionality
  • 🔒 Robust set of features
  • 💡 Turns phone into professional monitor
  • 🚀 Low latency

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🐛 Unstable connection
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful video editing capabilities
  • 👍 Familiar desktop-like interface
  • 💡 Cloud collaboration for seamless workflow
  • 🚀 Impressive performance on M1/M2 iPads
  • 👍 Comprehensive set of editing tools

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Restricted access to advanced features without Studio upgrade
  • 👎 Lack of support for older iPad models
  • 👎 Vertical video playback issues
  • 👎 Limited audio editing capabilities

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

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on startup for some users
  • Inability to open previously saved projects
  • Audio sync issues when working with large files
  • Inconsistent behavior when using external monitors
  • Glitches when working with stop-motion footage

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more video/audio formats
  • Implement a dedicated help/tutorial section
  • Improve timeline scrubbing and scrolling experience
  • Introduce more customization options for the UI
  • Add ability to import media directly from Photos app

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monitor+

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$18.99
1 purchases

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

One-time1
  • DaVinci Resolve Studio$94.99

Questions

Is Monitor+ free?
Monitor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DaVinci Resolve for iPad free?
DaVinci Resolve for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monitor+ or DaVinci Resolve for iPad?
DaVinci Resolve for iPad is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while DaVinci Resolve for iPad averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.
Do Monitor+ or DaVinci Resolve for iPad have ads?
Neither Monitor+ nor DaVinci Resolve for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or DaVinci Resolve for iPad?
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and DaVinci Resolve for iPad every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and DaVinci Resolve for iPad on October 17, 2026.

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