# Monitor+ vs Imaging Console Lite

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monitor+ | Imaging Console Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imaging-console-lite/id6788416417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HON IN UN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513722510) | [栋 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859653493) |

## 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


### Imaging Console Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imaging-console-lite/id6788416417)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Lite Plus Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*