Comparison

Monitor+ vs CameraFi Live

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

CameraFi Live

This app enables high-quality live streaming and video recording directly from your smartphone. Enhance your broadcasts with real-time editing, overlays, and external camera support. Interact with your audience through chat and monetize your content.

Highlights
  • Live stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch
  • Real-time editing and effects
  • Image and text overlays
  • Viewer chat interaction
  • External USB camera connection
  • Motion effects and scoreboards
  • Save live videos for highlights
Features
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Use CameraFi Live for all your recording & live streaming needs! Stream on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Twitch with high-quality content, effects, and real-time editing features. With features like sports scoreboards, and external camera connections, you can produce impressive videos and live streams effortlessly. [Main Features] • Camera Mode Start live streaming with the 'Camera Mode' that broadcasts your smartphone camera shooting! (Mobile screen capture mode to be released soon) • Screen Broadcasting Mode (New) Share your entire device screen in real time! Stream screen content such as mobile games and app tutorials directly to your viewers. • Image, Text Overlay You can easily add image and text sources while live-streaming. Use various effects to easily edit real-time video effects on your mobile device. • Chat You can interact with your viewers in real-time by watching and responding to their chat messages. Super Chat is also supported! • Web Browser Overlay You can connect live-streaming donation/subscription alert platforms such as Streamlabs by web source overlay. Monetize your live broadcast. • External Camera Connection You can connect external USB cameras, such as camcorders, DSLRs, webcams, and drones to your smartphone. By using Accsoon SeeMo, you can now easily use professional cameras for high-quality live streaming. • Motion Effect Apply diverse cool effects to attract viewers. With a few clicks, you can add sports scoreboards, subtitles, and animation effects. • Save a Live Video You can save your live-streaming video in your smartphone memory to create a highlight video afterwards. [Specifications] • Streaming Server YouTube, Facebook, OBS, vMix, RTMP and SRT(Secure Reliable Transport) • Interfaces - Video source: Built-in Camera - Audio source: Built-in Mic, Bluetooth microphone and Internal sound • Video Size SD(640×480), HD(1280×720), FHD(1920x1080) ~ up to UHD(4K, 3840x2160) (Varies from platforms and smartphone models) • Encoder H.264 and HEVC [Required Permissions] • Storage: Used for saving photos/vidoes or load stored photos/videos • Microphone: Used for recording souynd during video recording • Camera: Used for taking pictures and videos • Notification: Used for indicating information about live streaming in the notification area [Feedback] If you have any comments or questions about the app, please use the feedback button on CameraFi Live(CameraFi Live settings > Feedback > Suggest a feature/Report a bug). • Blog: https://blog.camerafi.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vaultmicrocamerafi • Email: apps.help@vaultmicro.com • Terms of use: https://blog.camerafi.com/2019/12/camerafi-live-terms-of-use.html • Privacy policy: https://blog.camerafi.com/2019/12/camerafi-live-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Monitor+4 screens
CameraFi Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CameraFi Live at 4.4 against Monitor+'s 3.2. CameraFi Live also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CameraFi Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CameraFi Live holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 280 and 310 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Monitor+'s written reviews are positive against 42% of CameraFi Live'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, CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Monitor+ versus CameraFi Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonitor+CameraFi Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (280 ratings)4.4 (310 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews — better42.0% of reviews
Number of ratings280310 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHON IN UNVault Micro, Inc

Customer experience

Monitor+

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

CameraFi Live

All ratings310 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive42.0%
Neutral18.0%
Negative40.0%

User reviews

Monitor+

From 280 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

CameraFi Live

From 310 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works like a charm
  • 👍 Free to use
  • 👍 Efficient battery usage
  • 👍 Doesn't overheat phone
  • 👍 Good for recording matches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 iOS functionality lacking compared to Android
  • 🐛 Web overlay issues on iOS
  • 🐛 Difficult to link optical cable
  • 🐛 Facebook login issues
  • 🐛 Confusing UI/workflow

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

CameraFi Live

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Web overlay issues on iOS (zooming/unzooming)
  • Facebook login issues
  • UI confusion and broken workflow
  • VOD orientation glitch (portrait/horizontal)
  • Presets and web sites/images not saved
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  • Keeps disconnecting
  • Facebook live crashes
  • Facebook login crashes
  • Scoreboard and images not displayed during live broadcasting
  • Audio cannot be added during broadcasting
  • App crashes after starting stream on Twitch
  • App auto-closes in buffer zones on highways
  • Scoreboard shows as paid only
  • External camera not recognized on iPhone 15 (only sound recognized)
  • Scoreboard turns off or closes after starting or adding scores
  • Repeat function causes continuous on/off cycles

Requested features

21 requests
  • Fix web overlay issues for iOS
  • Improve iOS functionality to match Android
  • Add screen share feature
  • Allow streaming of phone apps
  • Add screen capture mode
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  • Add ability to stream screen
  • Allow streaming to AfreecaTV on iOS
  • Add 3x zoom lens feature for 14pro max
  • Allow screen recording for live streaming games
  • Add one-off permanent upgrade option
  • Fix Facebook login issues
  • Improve UI and clarity
  • Fix VOD orientation glitch
  • Save presets and web sites/images
  • Fix external camera connectivity issues
  • Fix scoreboard issues after update
  • Fix Facebook live crash
  • Fix Facebook login crash
  • Add ability to use external camera for streaming
  • Fix audio issues during broadcasting
  • Fix scoreboard and image display issues during live broadcasting

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monitor+

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$18.99
2 purchases

CameraFi Live

Subscriptions2
  • All-In-One Package (Monthly)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • All-In-One Package (Annual)1 Month trial$135.991 Year

Questions

Is Monitor+ free?
Monitor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CameraFi Live free?
CameraFi Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monitor+ or CameraFi Live?
CameraFi Live is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while CameraFi Live averages 4.4 from 310 ratings.
Do Monitor+ or CameraFi Live have ads?
Neither Monitor+ nor CameraFi Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or CameraFi Live?
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and CameraFi Live on October 12, 2026.

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