# Monitor+ vs CameraFi Live

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.

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.

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.

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monitor+ | CameraFi Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768/reviews) | **[4.4 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerafi-live/id6448773005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 280 | **310** |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HON IN UN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513722510) | [Vault Micro, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/492028252) |

## 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


### CameraFi Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerafi-live/id6448773005)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-In-One Package (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| All-In-One Package (Annual) | $135.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


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