# Monitor+ vs CaptureDSLR

The clearest difference is price: Monitor+ at Free against CaptureDSLR's $6.99. Monitor+ also leads on rating (3.2 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (279 vs 3). CaptureDSLR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (75% vs 45%). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Monitor+ is free to download; CaptureDSLR costs $6.99 up front. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CaptureDSLR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monitor+ holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monitor+ has 279 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Monitor+'s written reviews are positive against 75% of CaptureDSLR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, CaptureDSLR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monitor+ | CaptureDSLR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[3.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capturedslr/id6477153043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 50 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HON IN UN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513722510) | [HFS](https://appshunter.io/developer/504238234) |

## 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


### CaptureDSLR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capturedslr/id6477153043)

Control your DSLR or mirrorless camera remotely via USB. Monitor real-time images, adjust settings like exposure and white balance, and transfer photos directly to your phone. This app enables shooting without an SD card, saving images instantly to your mobile device.

**Highlights:** USB camera control, Real-time image monitoring, Exposure and white balance adjustment, Shooting mode control, Direct photo transfer to phone, SD card-free shooting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monitor+ free?

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

### Is CaptureDSLR free?

CaptureDSLR costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Monitor+ is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while CaptureDSLR averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Monitor+ or CaptureDSLR have ads?

Neither Monitor+ nor CaptureDSLR shows ads.

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

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and CaptureDSLR every 2 months. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and CaptureDSLR on September 20, 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.*