Comparison

Monitor+ vs Sony | Creators' App

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

Sony | Creators' App

Access a cloud platform for creators to manage and edit photos and videos from Sony cameras. Transfer files, remotely control your camera, and access inspiration content anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote camera operation
  • Photo and video transfer
  • Cloud storage and management
  • Video editing with AI
  • Camera settings backup
  • Software updates
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■ Please refer to the "Support Page" for the connection process and list of supported models. https://www.sony.net/ca/help/camera/ ■For app/service availability of countries and regions, please check here. https://creatorscloud.sony.net/catalog/servicearea.html This application allows anytime, anywhere smartphone access to the Creators' Cloud, a platform that provides powerful support for creators from shooting to production with Sony's camera technology and cloud AI. By connecting this application to your camera, you can easily operate convenient functions such as photo and video transfer from your smartphone. ■ Anytime access to Creators' Cloud Experience the various functions offered by Creators' Cloud, including file storage and management in cloud storage, a wide range of services and applications including video editing services using cloud AI, and access to articles and content that will serve as a source of inspiration. You can experience a variety of functions provided by Creators' Cloud. ■ Extend the shooting experience and manage shooting files more easily You can transfer and save photos and videos you have already taken, and use your smartphone as a remote control for the camera for remote shooting. In addition, the smartphone can be used to check the camera's battery and media information, set the date, time, and camera name, and easily update the camera's software. - Easy transfer of photos and videos taken anytime, anywhere Photos and videos taken can be transferred to cloud storage or a smartphone for centralized management. Data transfer can be performed while shooting or while the camera is turned off or charging. The camera also supports a variety of user shooting styles, such as transferring only those photos and videos that have been rated or marked as shots in advance. - Operate the camera from your smartphone By connecting the camera to a smartphone, the smartphone can be used as a remote control for the camera. This allows you to take pictures from a distance, such as group photos, or take pictures of night scenes without causing vibrations to the camera. In addition, you can easily check the camera's battery and media information, and set the date, time, and camera name from your smartphone. - Save camera settings and reflect changes Camera settings that change with each shooting scene can be saved to the smartphone and reflected in the camera. The ability to save settings for multiple cameras greatly streamlines setting changes during shooting. - Important announcements and software updates are also available from your smartphone. Important notifications such as software updates can be checked, and updates to the camera itself can be easily performed from a smartphone. ■ Operating environment: iOS18.7-26.6 ■ Remarks - This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. ■ Terms of use https://creatorscloud.sony.net/locales_termsofuse_cc.html ■ Privacy policy https://creatorscloud.sony.net/locales_privacypolicy_cc.html

Screenshots

Monitor+4 screens
Sony | Creators' App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sony | Creators' App at 3.9 against Monitor+'s 3.2. Sony | Creators' App also leads on chart position (#150 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 279). Monitor+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 22%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Sony | Creators' App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sony | Creators' App holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony | Creators' App has 2.3K ratings behind it against 279, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Monitor+'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Sony | Creators' App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Monitor+ versus Sony | Creators' App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonitor+Sony | Creators' App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (279 ratings)3.9 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews — better22.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2792.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#150 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.7
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB276 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHON IN UNSony Corporation

Customer experience

Monitor+

All ratings279 ratings
Positive52.7%
Neutral12.2%
Negative35.1%
Written reviews715 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral18.6%
Negative36.1%

Sony | Creators' App

All ratings2,345 ratings
Positive69.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews681 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative67.7%

User reviews

Monitor+

From 279 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

Sony | Creators' App

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy photo transfers
  • 👍 Useful remote camera control features
  • 🤳 Convenient for self-portraits and practice

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnections
  • 🔒 Overly aggressive demands for full photo library access
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
  • 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app

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

Sony | Creators' App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot connect to certain camera models
  • Timestamps on imported photos are incorrect
  • Frequent login issues and server errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add swipe gestures for photo browsing
  • Allow selective photo access, not full library
  • Improve GPS location tagging reliability
  • Provide a dark mode option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monitor+

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$18.99
2 purchases

Sony | Creators' App

Subscriptions2
  • 100 GB$4.991 Month
  • 500 GB$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Monitor+ free?
Monitor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sony | Creators' App free?
Sony | Creators' App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monitor+ or Sony | Creators' App?
Sony | Creators' App is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Sony | Creators' App averages 3.9 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Monitor+ or Sony | Creators' App have ads?
Sony | Creators' App shows ads; Monitor+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or Sony | Creators' App?
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sony | Creators' App on September 24, 2026.

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