Comparison

Monitor+ vs Imaging Console Lite

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

Imaging Console Lite

Control your Nikon Z-series camera remotely for shooting and file transfer. The free version offers basic controls and single-camera connection. Upgrade to Lite Plus for advanced features like LiveView, LUT workflows, and rapid transfers.

Highlights
  • Remote photo and video capture
  • Camera setting adjustments
  • Live View monitoring (Lite Plus)
  • File browsing and manual download
  • LUT workflows (Lite Plus)
  • Touch autofocus (Lite Plus)
Features
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Imaging Console Lite is a third-party camera control, live monitoring, and file transfer app for Nikon Z-series mirrorless and cinema cameras. It focuses on a streamlined single-camera shooting experience and is designed for photography enthusiasts, independent photographers, and visual creators whose primary needs are controlling one camera, monitoring live view, and transferring files from the camera. Without a subscription, you can connect one compatible camera for remote shooting, camera setting adjustments, touch autofocus, in-camera media browsing, and manual downloads. For a more complete single-camera workflow, subscribe to Lite Plus to unlock advanced controls, LiveView, LUT workflows, gallery processing, and export tools. Main Free Features • Connect one compatible camera via USB (MTP/PTP) or wireless PTP/IP • Remotely capture photos and record videos • AF-ON focus control • Adjust shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure mode, and exposure compensation • Adjust white balance, metering, focus mode, and AF-area mode • Select Picture Controls and adjust vibration reduction • Use and freely reorder an iMenu containing 12 essential controls • Single-shot self-timer • Quickly review images after capture • Browse photos and videos stored on the camera • Manually download original files and save them to the system photo library Main Lite Plus Features Lite Plus is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Both plans unlock the same features: • Rapid Transfer • Live View monitoring • Touch autofocus • Burst shooting control • Multiple self-timer shots • Change supported settings throughout the complete camera menu • Freely add, remove, and rearrange iMenu items • Automatically display a preview after capture • Custom LUT and Picture Control library • Apply LUTs to Live View monitoring and gallery workflows • Anamorphic de-squeeze monitoring • Red night-vision interface • Gallery filters and LUT image processing • Automatically load original files • System sharing and saving to Files • Quickly create three-second Live Photos Available Only in Imaging Console • Multi-camera cluster control and simultaneous live monitoring • Global synchronized triggering • Automatic downloads, instant transfer, and automatic GPS metadata attachment • Special shooting mode controls • Professional monitoring tools, including focus peaking, framing guides, false color, and timecode • Power zoom and advanced monitoring controls • Live Photos with a custom duration • Custom media import and FHD file workflows • Voice memo management • Live Activities and advanced capture and control options • IPTC and copyright management • GPS in-camera attach Compatibility Expeed 7 models: Z9, Z8, ZR, Z6III, Z5II, Zf, and Z50II. Expeed 6 models: Z5, Z6, Z7, Z6II, Z7II, Z50, Z30, and Zfc. When using the camera’s “Connect to smart device” function, camera control, Live View monitoring, and access to in-camera files are available. When using “Connect to computer,” camera control and Live View monitoring are available. Feature availability may vary depending on the camera model, firmware version, connection method, and shooting mode. Important Notice Imaging Console Lite is an independently developed third-party product and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or otherwise officially connected with Nikon Corporation, RED Digital Cinema, or any of their affiliated companies. References to Nikon, RED, and related product names are made solely to describe device compatibility. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scrawny-honeydew-fc3.notion.site/Imaging-Console-Privacy-Policy-38878bef77b880108900e47dd6ff4441

Screenshots

Monitor+4 screens
Imaging Console Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monitor+ at 3.2 against Imaging Console Lite's 1.0. Monitor+ also leads on ratings volume (281 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Imaging Console Lite's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Imaging Console Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monitor+ holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. 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 complicate that: 45% of Monitor+'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Imaging Console Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Imaging Console Lite every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Monitor+ versus Imaging Console Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonitor+Imaging Console Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (281 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHON IN UN栋 张

Customer experience

Monitor+

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

Imaging Console Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

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

Imaging Console Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monitor+

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$18.99
2 purchases

Imaging Console Lite

Subscriptions2
  • Lite Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Lite Plus Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Monitor+ free?
Monitor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Imaging Console Lite free?
Imaging Console Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monitor+ or Imaging Console Lite?
Monitor+ is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Imaging Console Lite averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Monitor+ or Imaging Console Lite have ads?
Neither Monitor+ nor Imaging Console Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or Imaging Console Lite?
Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and Imaging Console Lite every 6 days. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on November 11, 2026 and Imaging Console Lite on November 10, 2026.

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