# Monitor+ vs Sony | Creators' App

The clearest difference is rating: Sony | Creators' App at 3.9 against Monitor+'s 3.2. Sony | Creators' App also leads on chart position (#155 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.

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.

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.

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monitor+ | Sony | Creators' App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768/reviews) | **[3.9 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 279 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 50 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HON IN UN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513722510) | [Sony Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315534741) |

## What reviewers say

### Monitor+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Sony | Creators' App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $4.99 | per month |
| 500 GB | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Sony | Creators' App on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*