Comparison

Monitor+ vs Hand Slate

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

Hand Slate

This app offers a digital clapperboard experience with freehand writing capabilities. Utilize pen and pencil brushes with various colors and easily erase or clear your notes. A lock feature prevents accidental edits, and multiple style modes personalize the interface.

Highlights
  • Digital clapperboard functionality
  • Freehand writing with pen/pencil
  • 10 color options
  • Eraser and clear canvas
  • Undo/redo actions
  • Editing lock feature
  • Nine style modes
Features
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Hand Slate is a professional digital clapperboard designed for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, crafted for seamless handwriting with Apple Pencil. It allows you to quickly capture ideas with freehand writing, using two brush types—pen and pencil—and 10 beautiful color options for a personalized touch. Mistakes can be easily erased, and you can also clear the canvas with a single tap. The app supports undo and redo actions, giving you full control over your notes. A lock feature is also available: when you don’t need to make changes, simply tap the “Lock” button to disable text editing. Unlock it anytime to resume editing. Additionally, nine unique style modes allow you to select the interface that best suits your preferences. With a clean, user-friendly interface, this app provides a practical and professional solution for digital slating.

Screenshots

Monitor+4 screens
Hand Slate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monitor+ at Free against Hand Slate's $4.99. Monitor+ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Hand Slate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Monitor+ is free to download; Hand Slate costs $4.99 up front. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hand Slate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Hand Slate every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Monitor+ versus Hand Slate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonitor+Hand Slate
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.2 (280 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings280 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHON IN UN庆猛 邓

Customer experience

Monitor+

All ratings280 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews716 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral18.6%
Negative36.2%

Hand Slate

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Hand Slate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monitor+

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$18.99
None

Hand Slate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monitor+ free?
Monitor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hand Slate free?
Hand Slate costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Monitor+ or Hand Slate have ads?
Neither Monitor+ nor Hand Slate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or Hand Slate?
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and Hand Slate every 16 months. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hand Slate on September 16, 2026.

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