Comparison

Monitor+ vs Gyroflow

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

Gyroflow

This advanced tool uses gyroscope data to stabilize video footage, enhancing cinematic quality for various projects. It supports a wide range of cameras and log file formats, making it ideal for professional videographers and drone operators.

Highlights
  • Gyro-based video stabilization
  • Cinematic footage enhancement
  • Drone videography support
  • Wide camera compatibility
  • Multiple log file support
Features
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Advanced gyro-based video stabilization tool for cinematography, drone videography and much more! Bring your cinematic footage to the next level. Supported cameras: - GoPro (HERO 5 and later) - Sony (a1, a7c, a7r V, a7 IV, a7s III, a9 II, a9 III, FX3, FX6, FX9, RX0 II, RX100 VII, ZV1, ZV-E10, ZV-E10 II, ZV-E1, a6700) - Insta360 (OneR, OneRS, SMO 4k, Go, GO2, GO3, GO3S, GOUltra, Caddx Peanut, Ace, Ace Pro) - DJI (Avata, Avata 2, O3 Air Unit, Action 2/4/5, Neo) - Betaflight blackbox (*.bfl, *.bbl, *.csv) - ArduPilot logs (*.bin, *.log) - Gyroflow .gcsv log - Runcam 5 Orange, Runcam Thumb, Hawkeye Firefly X Lite, Hawkeye Thumb - and many more

Screenshots

Monitor+4 screens
Gyroflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gyroflow at 4.4 against Monitor+'s 3.2. Gyroflow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (76% vs 45%). Monitor+'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (280 vs 26). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gyroflow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gyroflow holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monitor+ has 280 ratings behind it against 26, 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 76% of Gyroflow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Gyroflow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Monitor+ versus Gyroflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonitor+Gyroflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (280 ratings)4.4 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings280 — better26
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHON IN UNAdrian Ross

Customer experience

Monitor+

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

Gyroflow

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative20.6%

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

Gyroflow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monitor+

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$18.99
None

Gyroflow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monitor+ free?
Monitor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gyroflow free?
Gyroflow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monitor+ or Gyroflow?
Gyroflow is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while Gyroflow averages 4.4 from 26 ratings.
Do Monitor+ or Gyroflow have ads?
Neither Monitor+ nor Gyroflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or Gyroflow?
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and Gyroflow every 3 months. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Gyroflow on October 7, 2026.

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