Monitor+ vs TUI Portfolio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live View
- Remote Camera Control
- UVC/Capture Card Support
- Camera Content Access
- Assist Functions (False Color, Zebra, etc.)
- Focus Pulling
- Apple Watch Extension
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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.
TUI Portfolio
This app helps photographers organize their work with AI-powered bird recognition and cloud synchronization. It automatically extracts and manages EXIF data, and can generate a responsive web portfolio from your mobile collection.
- AI-powered bird recognition
- Enterprise cloud synchronization
- Advanced metadata management
- Automated web portfolio generation
- Intelligent caching
- Batch processing
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TUI (图忆) is a revolutionary iOS photography portfolio app that combines intelligent photo organization with cutting-edge technology for photographers of all levels. AI-Powered Bird Recognition TUI features an advanced bird species identification system with a comprehensive built-in reference database. The app automatically analyzes wildlife photography and accurately identifies bird species using optimized caching algorithms. When you capture birds, TUI instantly recognizes species and provides detailed information including names in multiple languages, scientific classifications, and descriptions. Enterprise Cloud Synchronization Built on Cloudflare infrastructure, TUI offers seamless cloud sync using R2 storage and Workers edge computing. Your entire portfolio, metadata, EXIF data, and bird identification results automatically sync across devices. Incremental sync technology transfers only new or modified data, reducing bandwidth and sync times. Data is secured with enterprise-grade encryption and global CDN distribution. Advanced Metadata Management TUI provides comprehensive EXIF metadata extraction and management. The app processes camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length), GPS coordinates, timestamps, and device information. Location data includes reverse geocoding for human-readable place names. The metadata engine supports batch processing and validation for data integrity. Automated Web Portfolio Transform your mobile collection into a stunning web portfolio effortlessly. TUI generates responsive, modern galleries with masonry layouts, lightbox viewing, and advanced search. Portfolios include interactive world maps, timeline views, and filtering options. Websites are performance-optimized with static caching and progressive loading. Key Features Intelligent Caching: Multi-tier system for fast photo browsing Batch Processing: Efficient operations for large collections Memory Optimization: Smart management prevents crashes Background Sync: Non-blocking cloud synchronization Apple Sign In: Secure privacy-focused authentication Multi-Language: Chinese (Simplified/Traditional) and English support Timeline Views: Chronological browsing with date filtering Geographic Organization: GPS-based organization and mapping Equipment Tracking: Camera and lens usage statistics Star Rating: Professional photo rating system Backup & Restore: Complete portfolio backup functionality Perfect For Bird Watchers: Automatic species ID and birding statistics Travel Photographers: GPS organization and location tracking Professionals: Advanced metadata management and portfolios Students: Learning tool with technical information Content Creators: Easy sharing and web portfolio generation TUI represents the future of photography management, combining AI, cloud computing, and mobile technology to create an unparalleled experience that grows with your passion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TUI Portfolio at 100% against Monitor+'s 45%. TUI Portfolio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Monitor+'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TUI Portfolio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, TUI Portfolio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monitor+ | TUI Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (279 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 279 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HON IN UN | James Zhen Yu |
Customer experience
Monitor+
TUI Portfolio
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
TUI Portfolio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Monitor+
- Pro Upgrade$18.99
TUI Portfolio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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