Monitor+ vs ARKON GS
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.
ARKON GS
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Easy wireless connection and remote control Users can pair the scope to their mobile device (smartphone or tablet) via Wi-Fi. This not only allows users to view the thermal sight picture on their mobile device in real-time but also remotely control the thermal scope through their mobile device. Photo and Video Recording, never miss your shooting moment Live video recording and still photo capture helps you keep every wonderful shooting moment in the smartphone or tablet memory without any interrupting through-optic observation, also allowed you to download the files from scope to mobile devices. Simple file operation makes your sharing of photos and videos shooting highly efficient. Live Stream helps you share the real-time moment with more friends Live Stream video in real-time, breaking the shackles of time and space, directly to YouTube and Facebook via WIFI by connection with your mobile devices, allowing you to share wonderful moments with more friends and fans. Worry-free firmware upgrade, automatic search for the latest version, one-click upgrade The firmware upgrade is realized by wireless control on your mobile devices. Don’t worry to miss the latest version. Connect with your scope and automatically check the latest firmware published. Then one-click confirmation of the installation. Remarks: Some functions are only available when the thermal imaging device is connected to mobile via WIFI.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARKON GS at none against Monitor+'s 1. ARKON GS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Monitor+'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. ARKON GS asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Monitor+ | ARKON GS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (281 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 281 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HON IN UN | Xinmo Technology Limited company |
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
ARKON GS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Monitor+
- Pro Upgrade$18.99
ARKON GS
No in-app purchases









