Monitor+ vs Control Wifi Sony Camera App
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.
Control Wifi Sony Camera App
Wirelessly control your Sony camera from your smartphone. Capture photos and record videos remotely, adjusting settings like shutter speed and ISO. Supports a wide range of Alpha, Cyber-shot, and Action Cam models.
- Wireless remote shooting
- Adjust shutter speed
- Adjust exposure
- Adjust ISO
- Adjust exposure compensation
- Take photos
- Record movies
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Control your Sony camera wirelessly with just a few touches. The applications support a wide range of Alpha and Cyber-shot Sony cameras, just connect and do the captures remotely through the app. It will walk you through for detailed steps when you first launch. Features: - Take pictures from up to as much as Wifi range allow - Adjust different parameter with ease, including: shutter speed, exposure, ISO, exposure compensation - Take photo/ record movies Supported devices: RX100 V (Dsc-RX100M5) RX10 M III (DSC-RX10M3) HX80 (DSC-HX80) RX1R II (DSC-RX1RM2) RX100 IV (DSC-RX100M4) RX10 II (DSC-RX10M2) HX90 (DSC-HX90) WX500 (DSC-WX500) RX100 III HX60V (DSC-HX60V) HX400V (DSC-HX400V) α6500 (ILCE-6500) α6300 (A6300) α7S II (ILCE-7SM2) α7R II (ILCE-7RM2) α7S (A7S) α5100 (A5100) α6000 (ILCE-6000) α5000 (ILCE-5000) α7R (ILCE-7R/B) α7 (ILCE-7/B) Alpha NEX-5R Alpha NEX-5T (NEX-5T) Alpha NEX-6 (NEX-6) Action Cam FDR-X3000 (FDR-X3000) Action Cam HDR-AS50 (HDR-AS50) Action Cam HDR AS20 (HDR-AS20) Action Cam HDR-AS100 (HDR-AS100) Action Cam HDR-AS300 (HDR-AS300) Action Cam HDR-AS200 Action Cam FDR-X1000 (FDR-X1000) Action Cam Mini HDR-AZ1 (HDR-AZ1) Action Cam HDR-AS15 (HDR-AS15) Action Cam HDR-AS30 (HDR-AS30) α1 (I, II) α7 II α7 III α7 IV α7R III α7R IV α7R V α7S III α7C (I, II) α7C R α9 (I, II, III) α6100 α6400 α6600 α6700 FX3 FX30 RX1R III RX10 III RX10 IV RX100 VI RX100 VII ZV-1 ZV-1 II ZV-1F ZV-E1 ZV-E10 ZV-E10 II HX90V HX99 Developed with Camera Remote API by Sony If you choose to purchase the subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase any subscription, you can simply continue using the app for free with limited functions. Privacy:https://sites.google.com/view/huong-nguyen-privacy/home Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/huongnguyenterms/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monitor+ at 45% against Control Wifi Sony Camera App's 0%. Monitor+ also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Control Wifi Sony Camera App's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.2). 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 and Control Wifi Sony Camera App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Control Wifi Sony Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 280 and 143 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Monitor+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Control Wifi Sony Camera App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Control Wifi Sony Camera App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monitor+ | Control Wifi Sony Camera App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (280 ratings) | 4.0 (143 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 280 — better | 143 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HON IN UN | Huong Nguyen |
Customer experience
Monitor+
Control Wifi Sony Camera 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
Control Wifi Sony Camera App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Monitor+
- Pro Upgrade$18.99
Control Wifi Sony Camera App
- Weekly with 3 days trial3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly with 7 days trial$2.991 Month
- Weekly plus with 3 days trial$2.997 Days
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- 6 Months with 7 days trial$3.996 Months
- 1 Year with 7 days trial$4.991 Year
- Weekly Offer7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 6 Months plus - 7 days trial7 Days trial$9.996 Months
- 1 Year Plus with 7 days trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Annually Offer1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$4.99
Questions
Is Monitor+ free?
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