Monitor+ vs Picture You
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.
Picture You
This platform helps photographers and videographers manage their business operations. It offers tools for booking management, contract generation, portfolio analysis, and client matching to increase income and save time.
- Booking management
- Contract generation
- Portfolio performance analysis
- Client matching
- Business automation
- Income increase tools
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PictureYou is the all-in-one platform for photographers, videographers, and content creators to manage their business. From managing bookings to generating contracts, analyzing portfolio performance, and matching with high-value clients, PictureYou helps you run your creative business with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re a growing freelancer or a full-time creative pro, PictureYou gives you the tools, automation, and intelligence to save hours each week, and increase your income. We even send you bookings that we match for you! Signup today for another revenue stream!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picture You at 100% against Monitor+'s 45%. Picture You also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Monitor+'s advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). 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. Picture You asks for nothing beyond the download.
Picture You holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monitor+ has 281 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 100% of Picture You's.
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Picture You every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monitor+ | Picture You |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (281 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 281 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — 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 |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HON IN UN | PictureYou, Inc. |
Customer experience
Monitor+
Picture You
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
Picture You
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Monitor+
- Pro Upgrade$18.99
Picture You
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Monitor+ free?
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