Comparison

Monitor+ vs Content Transfer Professional

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

Content Transfer Professional

Streamline your professional photography workflow by quickly transferring still images and videos from your camera to mobile devices or FTP servers. Add metadata like photographer's name and voice memos, and filter content by date or rating.

Highlights
  • Transfer images and videos from camera to mobile
  • Upload to FTP/FTPS/SFTP servers
  • Automatic transfer capabilities
  • Select and transfer content
  • Filter and sort by date and rating
  • Add metadata and voice memos
  • Use pre-set metadata templates
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A high‑speed FTP transfer app for professional photographers working in sports, news, and other field environments. Still images and video captured with compatible cameras* can be quickly transferred to FTP servers via a mobile device. For home or general use, Canon Camera Connect is recommended. *For supported cameras, please refer to the [Supported Products] section. [Key Features] - Transfer of still images and videos shot with the camera to mobile devices - Upload of still images and videos shot with the camera to FTP/FTPS/SFTP servers - Automatic Transfer of still images and videos shot with the camera - Select & Transfer of still images and videos within the camera - Select & Transfer from Mobile Device of still images and videos within the mobile device - Filter & sort using conditions such as date and rating - Addition of metadata such as photographer’s name and license information and voice memos to still images and videos - Input of metadata using pre-set templates [Supported Products] For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=ctp [System requirement] iOS 17/18/26 [Supported Files] JPG,MP4,XML (Compliant with DPP002),WAV [Important Notes] - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. - Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=ctp For customers using the Content Transfer Professional Please make sure that you confirm and understand the following Cautions on Purchase and Use before installing this application. Cautions on Purchase and Use Content Transfer Professional is not available unless you purchase a subscription. The offer will begin immediately after purchasing a subscription. Content Transfer Professional is a subscription-based application. Upon initial registration, after your free trial period of 1 month, a fee per month will be charged to your Apple ID. The next date to be charged for this application can be found in your account settings on the App Store. If it is during the free trial period, you will be charged on the renewal date. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you will continue to be charged. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/privacy.html Terms and conditions http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Monitor+4 screens
Content Transfer Professional4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monitor+ at 3.2 against Content Transfer Professional's 1.2. Monitor+ also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 3%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Content Transfer Professional sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monitor+ holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monitor+ has 279 ratings behind it against 21, 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 3% of Content Transfer Professional's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Content Transfer Professional every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Monitor+ versus Content Transfer Professional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonitor+Content Transfer Professional
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (279 ratings) — better1.2 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews — better3.2% of reviews
Number of ratings279 — better21
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHON IN UNCanon Inc.

Customer experience

Monitor+

All ratings279 ratings
Positive52.7%
Neutral12.2%
Negative35.1%
Written reviews715 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral18.6%
Negative36.1%

Content Transfer Professional

All ratings21 ratings
Positive4.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative95.2%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive3.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.8%

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

Content Transfer Professional

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monitor+

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$18.99
1 purchases

Content Transfer Professional

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription App1 Month trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Monitor+ free?
Monitor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Content Transfer Professional free?
Content Transfer Professional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monitor+ or Content Transfer Professional?
Monitor+ is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Content Transfer Professional averages 1.2 from 21 ratings.
Do Monitor+ or Content Transfer Professional have ads?
Neither Monitor+ nor Content Transfer Professional shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or Content Transfer Professional?
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and Content Transfer Professional every 5 months. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on October 2, 2026 and Content Transfer Professional on October 3, 2026.

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