# Monitor+ vs Press

The clearest difference is device support: Monitor+ at 4 against Press's 1. Monitor+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monitor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Press sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, Press every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monitor+ | Press |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitor-plus/id1554619768/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **281** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HON IN UN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513722510) | [Igor Varyvoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688238094) |

## 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


### Press

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-photo-video-compressor/id6814991311)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monitor+ free?

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

### Is Press free?

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

### Do Monitor+ or Press have ads?

Neither Monitor+ nor Press shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monitor+ or Press?

Monitor+ ships an update monthly, and Press every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monitor+ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Press on October 24, 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.*