# Infrared Camera - Thermal View — Night Vision & Thermal Effect

> Simulates thermal imaging effects on your device's camera feed. (iPhone/iPad app by Masayuki Hisada.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infrared-camera-thermal-view/id300773390 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masayuki Hisada](https://appshunter.io/developer/296609237)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
- Released: 2009-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infrared-camera-thermal-view/id300773390/reviews.md

## What is Infrared Camera?

Transform your iPhone into a thermal imaging camera. Infrared Camera applies real-time thermographic visual effects to your camera feed, letting you see the world in a whole new way.

SEE IN THE DARK
Enhanced image processing automatically brightens low-light scenes. Histogram equalization reveals details invisible to the naked eye, making this the perfect tool for exploring dark environments.

34 THERMAL & VISION FILTERS
Choose from 34 stunning filters organized in three categories. Classic thermal palettes (Iron, Fire, Arctic, Viridis, Lava, Magma, Neon, and more), plus 11 Vision Modes — Predator, Starlight, Sonar, Thermal, Heatmap, Cyberpunk, and more. 4 free filters (Grayscale, Color, Hue, Starlight) let you get started right away.

VISION MODES
Experience entirely new ways to see. Predator-style heat vision, Starlight night amplification, Sonar depth view, Retro night vision, UV and X-ray simulation, and more. Each mode transforms your camera into a specialized viewing instrument.

AI OBJECT DETECTION (Pro)
Real-time person and animal detection powered by Apple Vision framework. Bounding boxes overlay on the camera feed so you can spot people and animals even through thermal filters.

PHOTO & VIDEO CAPTURE
- Take photos with any filter applied in real time
- Record videos with thermal effects (Pro)
- Timelapse recording with customizable interval and FPS (Pro)
- Export in HEIF or JPEG with adjustable quality
- Pinch-to-zoom with up to 10x digital zoom

NIGHTBOOST NIGHT VISION
Turn on NightBoost mode for dramatically clearer low-light footage using CLAHE (adaptive contrast enhancement) technology. Upgrade to NightBoost+ (Pro) for the highest quality night vision with advanced CLAHE and motion-aware noise reduction. Free users can preview NightBoost+ with a free trial.

POWERFUL TOOLS
- Before/After slider to compare original and filtered views
- Brightness adjustment with 32-level gamma control
- Noise reduction (temporal blending) for cleaner low-light images
- Auto and manual focus control
- Level guide for perfectly aligned shots
- Real-time histogram (Pro)

PHOTO LIBRARY FILTERS
Apply thermal filters to photos from your library. Swipe through filters, adjust brightness, compare with the original, and save your favorite look.

PRO FEATURES
Upgrade to Pro to unlock 30 additional filters, Vision Modes, AI detection, NightBoost+, video recording, timelapse, and histogram display. Tap any locked feature to purchase directly.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
This app is not an infrared camera or temperature measurement device. It simulates thermographic visual effects using your device's standard camera. Do not use for medical, safety, or diagnostic purposes.

## Key features

- Real-time thermographic visual effects
- 34 thermal and vision filters
- Enhanced low-light processing
- AI object detection (Pro)
- Photo and video capture
- NightBoost night vision
- Apply filters to library photos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Filter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hue Filter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 179)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infrared-camera-thermal-view/id300773390/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht

*2026-03-03, version 7.1*

Zeigt nur unbrauchbares graues Zeug.

### 1/5 — Useless app

*2023-08-12, version 5.3*

No thermals or infrared at all

### 2/5 — 画像を加工しているだけ

*2021-07-17, version 5.2*

iPhoneのカメラには赤外線フィルターが搭載されており、カメラのセンサーで検知されないものは当然可視化されません。
リモコンの赤外線はちゃんと見えます(純正カメラでも見えるので)。
画像加工アプリと割り切って使うのがいいんじゃないでしょうか。

説明文にもきちんと書かれているので、赤外線カメラじゃないというレビューの指摘は当たらないですね。

### 1/5 — Really...

*2021-07-13, version 5.2*

I thought I'd give this app a try, so I installed it. 
Oh, it installed and opened just fine.

Problem was, in the course of taking one photo, I was visually and audibly assaulted by the ads. All three of them. 

Think for a moment... This is an app for taking photos in the dark, right? So why must I be bombarded with three full volume ads with white color background? Stupidest thing I've ever seen if I'm out at night taking pictures, chances are I want to move about quietly and not be blinded by my phones screen. 

If you must use ads in your app because you're simply not making enough money from the meta data you're collecting (I get it, you're greedy), then at the very least use some common sense when selecting the ads you show and have them be in dark mode or something. That's all. 

Oh! This app was on my phone for a total of 1 minute. It was deleted as fast as it installed

### 1/5 — は？

*2020-12-31, version 5.2*

ダメだこりゃ

### 1/5 — ダメダメな

*2020-11-05, version 5.2*

赤外線じゃなくない？

### 1/5 — は？

*2020-10-02, version 5.2*

白黒にしただけ

### 1/5 — More pretend free apps ...

*2020-03-02, version 4.2*

*sigh.

### 1/5 — Just visible light boost?

*2019-07-15, version 4.2*

Warmer things don’t look brighter in a darkened room.   To me, this looks like a light level booster for the camera, not IR at all.

### 1/5 — Time wasting

*2019-07-06, version 4.2*

Completely shocked at how useless this app is.Waste of time.

## Frequently asked questions about Infrared Camera

### What does Infrared Camera - Thermal View do?

This app transforms your iPhone's camera into a simulated thermal imaging device. It applies real-time thermographic visual effects to your camera feed, allowing you to see the world with different thermal and vision filters. It also enhances low-light scenes and can be used to capture photos and videos with these effects.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include real-time thermal and vision filters (34 available), enhanced low-light processing with NightBoost, AI object detection for people and animals (Pro feature), photo and video capture with applied effects, and the ability to apply filters to existing photos in your library.

### Is this app free to use?

The app offers a free version with 4 filters to get you started. Additional filters, advanced features like video recording, AI object detection, and enhanced night vision are available through a Pro upgrade, which is a paid in-app purchase.

### What are the compatibility requirements for this app?

The app is designed for iPhone and utilizes your device's standard camera. Specific iOS version requirements are not detailed, but it leverages Apple's Vision framework for AI features, suggesting compatibility with recent iOS versions.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include exploring dark environments with enhanced visibility, creating unique visual effects for photos and videos, experimenting with different simulated thermal palettes, and using AI object detection to spot people or animals in low-light conditions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.3 — 2026-04-13

What's New in v7.3
- Improved NightBoost+ trial experience with extended preview time and countdown display
- Fixed an issue where filter settings were reset on app restart
- Stability improvements and bug fixes

### 7.2 — 2026-03-18

What's New in v7.2
- Fixed an issue where the simulation disclaimer appeared on every launch instead of only once
- Improved photo save reliability and error handling
- Stability improvements and bug fixes

### 7.1 — 2026-02-27

Fixed a rare crash that could occur during NightBoost image processing.

### 7.0 — 2026-02-24

What's New in v7.0

- Vision Modes: 11 all-new filters — Predator, Starlight, Sonar, Retro NV, Thermal, Heatmap, Cyberpunk, Infrared Film, UV/X-ray Simulation, and Blueprint
- Category Tabs: Filters are now organized into NB, Vision, and Filter tabs for quick access
- AI Object Detection (Pro): Real-time person and animal detection with bounding box overlay, powered by Apple Vision
- Zoom: Pinch-to-zoom support with up to 10x digital zoom
- Edge Enhancement: Improved edge processing across all filters
- Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 6.2 — 2026-02-18

- Timelapse Recording (Pro): Create filter-applied timelapse videos with interval capture, pause/resume support
- Library Photo Filter Preview: Apply, compare, and save filters on photos from your photo library
- Before/After Slider: Drag to compare original and filtered images side by side
- Improved accessibility and overall UI design
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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