# Monitor+ vs Alpha Focus Bracketing

The clearest difference is price: Monitor+ at Free against Alpha Focus Bracketing's $29.99. Monitor+ also leads on ratings volume (280 vs 1). Alpha Focus Bracketing's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Monitor+ is free to download; Alpha Focus Bracketing costs $29.99 up front. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alpha Focus Bracketing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alpha Focus Bracketing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monitor+ has 280 ratings behind it against 1, 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 67% of Alpha Focus Bracketing's.

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Alpha Focus Bracketing every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monitor+ | Alpha Focus Bracketing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-focus-bracketing/id6504301194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **280** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 49 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HON IN UN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513722510) | [LEONARDO TAZZINI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751785749) |

## 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


### Alpha Focus Bracketing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-focus-bracketing/id6504301194)

This app enables remote focus bracketing for Sony cameras, allowing you to capture a series of images with precise focus shifts from your smartphone. Achieve stunning depth of field and create timelapse sequences with advanced control over focus steps and camera settings.

**Highlights:** Remote focus bracketing, Timelapse sequence creation, Depth of field control, Highly customizable settings, Focus rewind and test modes, Flash compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monitor+ free?

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

### Is Alpha Focus Bracketing free?

Alpha Focus Bracketing costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monitor+ or Alpha Focus Bracketing?

Alpha Focus Bracketing is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while Alpha Focus Bracketing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Monitor+ or Alpha Focus Bracketing have ads?

Neither Monitor+ nor Alpha Focus Bracketing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or Alpha Focus Bracketing?

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and Alpha Focus Bracketing every 4 days. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Alpha Focus Bracketing on September 21, 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.*