Monitor+ vs Intervalometer for Sony
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.
Intervalometer for Sony
Control your Sony camera remotely to capture time-lapses and long exposures. Set custom intervals, manage exposure times, and ensure uninterrupted shooting with background operation and automatic reconnection.
- Remote interval triggering
- Long exposure control
- BULB mode support
- Unlimited photos or automatic stop
- Background operation
- Automatic reconnection
- Video recording restart
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Compatible with the following models: ILCE-9 (a9) ILCE-7M3 (a7 III), ILCE-7C (a7C), ILCE-7CM2 (a7C II), ILCE-7M4 (a7 IV), ILCE-7RM3 (a7R III) ILCE-6400 (a6400), ILCE-6600 (a6600), ILCE-6700 (a6700) ZV-E10, ZV-1, ZV-1M2 The Intervalometer for Sony app allows you to shoot long-exposure time-lapse recordings by connecting to your camera via Bluetooth and triggering it at set intervals. Longer Battery Life Bluetooth (BLE = Bluetooth Low Energy) requires up to 90% less energy than Wifi, hence your battery will last longer. BULB mode Set the exposure time on your camera or switch to BULB mode and control the exposure time directly from the app without any time limit. AEB mode Take multiple pictures while using Auto Exposure Bracketing on your camera. Unlimited Number of Photos and Automatic Stop Choose between infinite triggering or an automatic stop after a set number of photos. Alarm on Interruption and Automatic Reconnect Sounds an alarm when the camera disconnects from the phone while shooting is in progress and automatically attempts to reconnect the app to the camera in order to continue shooting. Continue in Background Triggering continues even when the app is minimised in the background. Video mode The intervalometer also works in Video mode and can be used to re-start video recording. This might be useful for cameras that have a 30 minute video recording limit. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intervalometer for Sony at 100% against Monitor+'s 45%. Intervalometer for Sony also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.2). Monitor+'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (279 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Intervalometer for Sony sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Intervalometer for Sony holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monitor+ has 279 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Intervalometer for Sony's.
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Intervalometer for Sony every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monitor+ | Intervalometer for Sony |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (279 ratings) | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 279 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HON IN UN | Richard Buhmann |
Customer experience
Monitor+
Intervalometer for Sony
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
Intervalometer for Sony
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Monitor+
- Pro Upgrade$18.99
Intervalometer for Sony
- 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- 6 Months$7.996 Months
- Lifetime Subscription$14.99
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