Comparison

Monitor+ vs Alpha GPS

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

Alpha GPS

Automatically add GPS location data to your photos as you shoot. This app syncs your iPhone's location with compatible cameras via Bluetooth, ensuring your images are geotagged reliably in the background. It also offers remote shutter control and camera clock synchronization.

Highlights
  • Automatic GPS location syncing
  • Reliable background operation
  • Support for multiple cameras
  • Remote shutter control
  • Camera clock synchronization
  • Guided setup and troubleshooting
Features
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Geotag photos automatically while you shoot. Alpha GPS sends your iPhone’s current location to compatible cameras over Bluetooth. Pair your camera once, switch it on, and the app reconnects automatically - keeping GPS data up to date in the background. KEY FEATURES • Automatic GPS location syncing • Reliable background operation and reconnection • Support for multiple cameras at the same time • Remote shutter control on supported models • Camera clock and time-zone synchronization • Guided setup and practical troubleshooting • No account, advertising, or paywall • Free and open source COMPATIBILITY Designed for cameras that support Bluetooth location linking, including compatible Sony Alpha, ILCE and ZV models. Confirmed reports include the A6400, A6700, A7 V and ZV-E10. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enable Bluetooth location linking on your camera. 2. Pair the camera with Alpha GPS. 3. Keep shooting while location data is transferred automatically. PRIVACY Your location is used only to send coordinates to connected cameras. Alpha GPS does not create or sell a location history. Optional diagnostic reporting can be disabled at any time. Alpha GPS is an independent open-source app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any camera manufacturer.

Screenshots

Monitor+4 screens
Alpha GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alpha GPS at 100% against Monitor+'s 45%. Alpha GPS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Monitor+'s advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Alpha GPS sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alpha GPS 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 6, 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 Alpha GPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Alpha GPS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Monitor+ versus Alpha GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonitor+Alpha GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (281 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHON IN UNSascha Alexander Rudolf

Customer experience

Monitor+

All ratings281 ratings
Positive52.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative34.9%
Written reviews717 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral18.5%
Negative36.3%

Alpha GPS

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Alpha GPS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monitor+

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$18.99
4 purchases

Alpha GPS

One-time4
  • Donation (Tier 1)$1.99
  • Donation (Tier 2)$2.99
  • Donation (Tier 3)$4.99
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  • Donation (Tier ❤)$11.99

Questions

Is Monitor+ free?
Monitor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alpha GPS free?
Alpha GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monitor+ or Alpha GPS?
Alpha GPS is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Alpha GPS averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Monitor+ or Alpha GPS have ads?
Neither Monitor+ nor Alpha GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or Alpha GPS?
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and Alpha GPS every 9 days. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Alpha GPS on November 5, 2026.

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