# ORA vs mono+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mono+ at 100% against ORA's 0%. mono+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). ORA's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ORA is free to download; mono+ costs $3.99 up front. ORA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. mono+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

mono+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ORA's written reviews are positive against 100% of mono+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ORA | mono+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ora-the-overlay-camera-tool/id6756240396/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mono-plus/id6764441207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 21 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kizuna Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743748235) | [Brian Wittman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805291551) |

## What reviewers say

### ORA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ora-the-overlay-camera-tool/id6756240396)

This camera app allows users to overlay images or videos onto their live camera feed for precise framing and composition. Adjust overlays for color, opacity, and position to match reference shots or maintain visual consistency when capturing photos or videos.

**Highlights:** Customizable image and video overlays, Adjust overlay position, zoom, color, opacity, Visually match framing and composition, Recreate reference shots, Maintain visual consistency, HDR photo capture (unlimited), Watermark-free exports (unlimited)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ORA Unlimited Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| ORA Unlimited Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### mono+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mono-plus/id6764441207)

This camera app offers real-time analog film simulations, applying effects like grain and halation directly during capture. It provides extensive control over visual elements and allows users to save and recall custom looks for both photos and videos.

**Highlights:** Real-time analog film simulation, 27 film simulations (B&W, stock emulations, vintage processes), Precision controls for tone, color, decay, borders, and overlays, Save and recall custom visual looks, Controllable decay and degradation effects (light leaks, dust, scratches), Real-time video recording with film simulation, Built-in teleprompter for video recording, Heads-up display (HUD) with metadata baked into video

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ORA free?

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

### Is mono+ free?

mono+ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ORA or mono+?

mono+ is rated higher. ORA averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while mono+ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ORA or mono+ have ads?

Neither ORA nor mono+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ORA or mono+?

ORA ships an update every 3 weeks, and mono+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, ORA was updated on October 14, 2026 and mono+ on September 27, 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.*