# Monitor+ vs Moblin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Moblin at 91% against Monitor+'s 45%. Moblin also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Monitor+'s advantage is ratings volume (280 vs 74). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Moblin sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Moblin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 280 and 74 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Monitor+'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Moblin's.

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Moblin weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monitor+ | Moblin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768/reviews) | **[4.9 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moblin/id6466745933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **280** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HON IN UN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513722510) | [Erik Moqvist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707754620) |

## 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


### Moblin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moblin/id6466745933)

Stream live video from your phone to platforms like Twitch. Offers robust connection protocols, high-quality video up to 4K 60 FPS, and built-in chat for viewer interaction. Includes adaptive bitrate options and video stabilization for a smoother broadcast experience.

**Highlights:** Live streaming to Twitch and other platforms, Built-in chat for viewer interaction, Support for SRTLA, SRT, RIST, RTMP, RTMPS, Up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS, Adaptive bitrate streaming, Video stabilization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblina | $1.99 | one-time |
| Queen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Peru | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goblin | $1.99 | one-time |
| King | $1.99 | one-time |
| Looking | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tetris | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ireland | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tub | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pixels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pink | $4.99 | one-time |
| Happy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Millionaire | $9.99 | one-time |
| Billionaire | $49.99 | one-time |
| Trillionaire | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich for IRL streaming
- 💰 Free with no watermarks
- 📱 Excellent for iPhone streaming
- 🔌 Supports multiple platforms and RTMP/SRT

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen capture doesn't work in background
- 🐛 Back camera not working for some users
- 🐛 Issues with switching cameras with gimbal
- 🐛 Difficulty in resizing widgets
- 🐛 Front camera not resizable when rear is active

**Reported bugs**

- Screen capture feature doesn’t work when leaving the app
- Back camera still not working
- Cannot add channel on iPhone 13 due to invisible buttons
- GoPro hero 13 not connecting, RTMP server location disappeared
- Not streaming on rtmp VK after update

**Requested features**

- Allow manual resizing of widgets (donation, fundraising)
- Allow manual resizing of front camera widget
- Add ability to broadcast via SJCAM cameras
- Support NDI external feeds
- Add Moblink for iOS for bonding with older iPhones/iPads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monitor+ free?

Monitor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Moblin free?

Moblin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monitor+ or Moblin?

Moblin is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while Moblin averages 4.9 from 74 ratings.

### Do Monitor+ or Moblin have ads?

Neither Monitor+ nor Moblin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or Moblin?

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and Moblin weekly. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Moblin on October 9, 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.*