# Monitor+ vs Picture You

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monitor+ | Picture You |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-you/id6742115093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HON IN UN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513722510) | [PictureYou, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617920926) |

## 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


### Picture You

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-you/id6742115093)

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.

**Highlights:** Booking management, Contract generation, Portfolio performance analysis, Client matching, Business automation, Income increase tools

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monitor+ free?

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

### Is Picture You free?

Picture You is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monitor+ or Picture You?

Picture You is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Picture You averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Monitor+ or Picture You have ads?

Neither Monitor+ nor Picture You shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or Picture You?

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and Picture You every 11 days. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on November 7, 2026 and Picture You on November 4, 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.*