Comparison

Monitor+ vs Camlog

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

Camlog

Features
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Tired of cluttering your camera roll with a dozen tiny clips, only to spend hours stitching them together later? Meet Camlog. Camlog is the ultimate friction-free video recorder for creators, vloggers, and anyone who wants to shoot video without the hassle of post-production. Build your video clip by clip, right in the moment. Perfect for all-day VLOGs, Shorts, TikToks, Reels and YouTube Videos. ▶ RECORD. PAUSE. RESUME. Creates one seamless video automatically. No editing required. Just hit record, pause for a minute, day or month - and resume when you're ready. All clips are organized in Projects, Sortable, Nameable and gets Exported into One Seamless Video, automatically. It's like the magic camera-assistant you've always wanted. • AIRDROP OR SAVE A SINGLE FILE Skip the clutter. Export your entire project as one perfectly merged video, ready to share or save to your Camera Roll in seconds. • OVERLAY YOUR SCRIPT. Paste your text, hit record, and go, go, go! Read your notes directly on the screen while keeping your eyes on the camera. • TOTAL CLIP CONTROL & PROJECTS. Group your clips into projects and pick up right where you left off. Many clips? No problem. Name, sort, and organize every take. • ZERO CAMERA ROLL CLUTTER. Everything is saved locally in-app. Export only your final masterpiece to your Photos. • SMART FORMAT LOCK. Your first clip locks the project to portrait or landscape. No more awkward orientation flips mid-video. • SUPPORT FOR EXTERNAL MICS Pro audio, plug and play. Get crisp, professional sound on every take by connecting your favorite external microphones. • SUPPORT FOR APPLE WATCH Be your own camera operator. Start and stop recording, check your clip count, and monitor elapsed time right from your wrist. - FULL FEATURE LIST - • Seamless Recording: Tap to record clips instantly, no fiddling with settings mid-shoot. • Apple Watch Remote: Start/stop recording from your wrist, check your clip count, and track elapsed time. • Undo Last Clip: Messed up a take? Quickly delete the bad clip right after recording. • Pro Video Specs: Choose between 16:9 or 4:3, shoot in crystal clear 1080p or 4K, and pick your frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50, or 60 fps). • Multi-Lens Zoom: Quickly switch between physical lenses (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x) or use smooth pinch-to-zoom. • Front & Back Camera: Flip the camera on the fly. • Torch/Flashlight: Easily toggle the flashlight for low-light shooting. • High-Quality Export: Merges all clips into a single, high-quality QuickTime (.mov) file. • One-Tap Share: Save directly to your Camera Roll, AirDrop to your Mac, or send anywhere via the iOS share sheet. • Private & Secure: All projects and clips are stored locally on your device using SwiftData. No cloud uploads required. Version 1.1: • Clips Editing (Cut, Split etc.) • Exporting Single Clips • macOS Companion app where you can create scripts to record on the go. Roadmap (Things on the Whiteboard) • Compressed Exporting Have a great idea? Reach out and I'll add it to the to-do list. Stop editing. Start recording. Download Camlog today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Monitor+4 screens
Camlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Monitor+ at 15.0 against Camlog's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Camlog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Monitor+ versus Camlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonitor+Camlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (280 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings280 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHON IN UNDaniel Bahl

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

Camlog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monitor+

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$18.99
3 purchases

Camlog

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Monitor+ free?
Monitor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camlog free?
Camlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monitor+ or Camlog have ads?
Neither Monitor+ nor Camlog shows ads.

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