Monitor+ vs AOCHUAN
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.
AOCHUAN
Enhance your mobile videography with advanced stabilization and creative shooting modes. Capture stunning 4K video, utilize precise tracking, and apply professional filters for a polished look. This app unlocks the full potential of compatible handheld gimbals.
- 4K Super HD video recording
- Precise face and body tracking
- One-button inception
- One-button Hitchcock (dolly zoom)
- Makeup filters for photos & videos
- Gesture controls
- Time-lapse photography
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As the customized app for SMART X / SMART X Pro / SMART XE / SMART X2 / SMART S1 / SMART S2 / SMART V8/ SMART P2 / SMART X3 / SMART V3 / SMART S3 series handheld gimbals, AOCHUAN app offers powerful and easy-to-use functions to bring you brand new mobile shooting experience. Support a variety of innovative shooting choices: - 4K Super HD video recording - Precise face tracking and body tracking - One-button inception - One-button Hitchcock (dolly zoom) - Built-in hundreds of makeup filters to retouch your photos & videos - Gesture controls - Time-lapse photography - Support camera selection - Professional photographer mode Enjoy the fun of photography and record your beautiful lives always everywhere. More interesting functions are coming soon... For technical support, please contact: Email: aochuan_gimbal@outlook.com Web: www.yg-free.com Facebook / Youtube / Instagram: AOCHUAN_Gimbal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AOCHUAN at none against Monitor+'s 1. Monitor+'s advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 23%) and rating (3.2 vs 2.9). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. AOCHUAN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Monitor+ holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 279 and 117 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Monitor+'s written reviews are positive against 23% of AOCHUAN's.
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, AOCHUAN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monitor+ | AOCHUAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (279 ratings) — better | 2.9 (117 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews — better | 23.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 279 — better | 117 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 459 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HON IN UN | 中山市央果电子科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
Monitor+
AOCHUAN
User reviews
Monitor+
From 279 App Store ratingsWhat 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
AOCHUAN
From 117 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎥 Advanced photo and video shooting modes
- ⚙️ Customizable gimbal settings and controls
- 📚 Comprehensive in-app tutorial videos
- 💰 Good value for the price
- 🎯 Face and body tracking capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📵 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🎥 Black screen when accessing camera
- ⚠️ Unreliable tracking features
- 🔌 Poor app stability on iOS updates
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
AOCHUAN
Reported bugs
24 issues- App crashes on iOS 18 and newer versions
- Bluetooth fails to connect or drops frequently
- Camera displays black screen in app
- Face tracking rotates 180 degrees unexpectedly
- Object tracking loses subjects easily
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- Recording stops randomly mid-session
- Gimbal moves erratically without command
- Gimbal spins uncontrollably when subject out of frame
- Motor calibration errors
- App freezes during video playback
- Album/gallery crashes when viewing media
- Video resolution resets to 1080p after restart
- Audio sync issues in long recordings
- Footage not saving to gallery
- App won't recognize registration codes
- Dynamic Island interference with controls
- Gimbal orientation conflicts with app orientation
- Gimbal turns off unexpectedly
- Firmware update failures
- Hand gesture recognition unreliable
- Recording stops when hands gesture during filming
- App incompatible with certain iPhone models
- Focus wheel triggers accidentally
- Landscape mode lock issues
Requested features
20 requests- Portrait/vertical mode support
- Still photo capture while recording video
- 48MP photo resolution option
- Wide-angle and telephoto lens support
- Automatic lens switching for zoom
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- Portrait cinematic video mode
- Hyper-lapse recording mode
- Location metadata preservation
- Video trimming and editing in-app
- Trajectory delay in portrait mode
- Pet tracking mode
- Persistent settings between sessions
- Manual focus wheel disable option
- Streaming support for OBS Studio
- Watch companion app for remote control
- Arabic language support
- Polish language support
- HDR video recording
- Auto-calibration for horizon adjustment
- Hand gesture reliability improvements
In-app purchases
Monitor+
- Pro Upgrade$18.99
AOCHUAN
No in-app purchases
