# Monitor+ vs The Director's Viewfinder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Director's Viewfinder at 100% against Monitor+'s 45%. The Director's Viewfinder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Monitor+'s advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (281 vs 5). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Monitor+ is free to download; The Director's Viewfinder costs $9.99 up front. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Director's Viewfinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Director's Viewfinder 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 5, 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 The Director's Viewfinder's.

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, The Director's Viewfinder every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monitor+ | The Director's Viewfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-directors-viewfinder/id6814655039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 49 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HON IN UN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513722510) | [Rickey Mizuno](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814655041) |

## 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


### The Director's Viewfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-directors-viewfinder/id6814655039)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Visualize your shots with precise aspect ratios, lens simulations, and camera formats. This tool offers exposure monitoring, composition overlays, and real-time data for professional filmmaking and photography.

**Highlights:** Precise aspect ratio simulation, Lens focal length simulation, Camera sensor simulation, Exposure monitoring tools, Composition overlays, Save and load presets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monitor+ free?

Monitor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Director's Viewfinder free?

The Director's Viewfinder costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monitor+ or The Director's Viewfinder?

The Director's Viewfinder is rated higher. Monitor+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while The Director's Viewfinder averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Monitor+ or The Director's Viewfinder have ads?

Neither Monitor+ nor The Director's Viewfinder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or The Director's Viewfinder?

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and The Director's Viewfinder every 4 days. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Director's Viewfinder on October 31, 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.*