# Thermal & Night Vision Camera — user reviews > 57 indexed App Store user reviews of Thermal & Night Vision Camera by CAGE HOOPS LLC, rated 4.40/5 from 743 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-and-night-vision-camera/id6738352623/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-and-night-vision-camera/id6738352623.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 564 · 4★ 55 · 3★ 38 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 76 ## What do users think of Thermal & Night Vision Camera? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Night vision functionality works reasonably well - 🎨 Good visual quality during daytime use - 💡 Fun and entertaining app for casual use - ⭐ Positive user experience for some users **Cons** - 💰 Misleading free-to-play model with mandatory paid subscription - 🐛 Thermal camera is inaccurate and non-functional - 🐛 Thermal imaging doesn't work in dark conditions despite claims - 🐛 Thermal camera is just a color filter, not real thermal imaging - ⚠️ No exit button from free trial, traps users into payment - ⚠️ Limited free access (2-5 minutes before paywall) - 💳 Unexpected charges and billing issues - 🎯 Misleading app description and false advertising - 👶 Age rating too low for in-app purchase risks - ❌ App doesn't work at all for some users **Commonly reported bugs** - Thermal camera shows inverted colors (red for cold, blue for hot) - Thermal imaging completely non-functional in low-light conditions - Night vision limited or non-existent in complete darkness - App crashes or fails to load for some users - Unauthorized charges despite not purchasing - Inaccurate temperature readings **Most requested features** - Genuine free version without forced subscription - Proper exit/cancel button for free trial - Real thermal imaging technology implementation - Improved age rating (10+ instead of 4+) - Longer free trial period or extended free access ## Newest reviews (17 of 57) ### 3/5 — Can’t test it.. *2026-06-29* Can’t even test it without paying for a subscription.. not sure how well it works **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for sharing your review. We are sorry that we were not able to meet your expectations ### 3/5 — Let me take a couple of pictures first *2026-06-27* Let me take a couple pictures to check it out. See how good it works. **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the positive rating, we really appreciate it. ### 1/5 — Took my money *2026-06-10, version 2.3.10* Took my money but wouldn’t let me access the app. I want a refund ### 1/5 — If a camera filter *2026-06-05, version 2.3.10* This is not what I thought it is a camera filter ### 1/5 — Flawed *2026-06-03, version 2.3.9* Doesn’t meet expectations, definitely needs a thermal sensor to use. ### 1/5 — NOT FREE AT ALL *2026-06-02* Ask you to pay for a thermal camera when their is a million other apps for free with the same thing!!! **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for sharing your review. We are sorry that we were not able to meet your expectations ### 4/5 — The iPhone 17Pro Max Best Feature *2026-05-03* This App demonstrates the range and power of the iPhone 17Pro Max's Best Feature: Its full-spectrum Camera with a Resolution Range of 12MP to 48MP. This rivals the professional photo and "Film/Video" Cameras of the legacy makers (Canon, Sony, Nikon, Pentax, etc.), and the FLIR, Night Vision (Starlight/Starscope), and UV Vision with this app rivals that of professional and/or Military equipment. If you do ANY work involving the outdoors AND/OR Photography then this app is worth far more than its cost. I only gave it four stars as it would require stereoscopic, 3D Vision for 5 S **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the positive rating, we really appreciate it. ### 1/5 — The app closes immediately upon opening. I think it needs an update.” *2026-04-20* The app closes immediately upon opening. I think it needs an update.” **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for sharing your review. We are sorry that we were not able to meet your expectations ### 1/5 — Clickbait *2026-04-19, version 2.3.6* I have to pay to do literally anything and everything. ITS A TOTAL CLICKBAIT. DON’T DOWNLOAD UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY. ### 1/5 — Not free *2026-03-30, version 2.3.2* One of those bs apps that pretend to be free but you need to pay for a subscription. So sick of these ### 3/5 — I don’t know , but it’s missing something *2026-03-28* Yea..it is **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the positive rating, we really appreciate it. ### 1/5 — I can’t access it… *2026-03-24, version 2.2.17* Right, there IS NOT an exit button from the “free trial for 3 days” thing and I am broke so obviously I am not buying it like I can’t access the app without BUYING something when it says it’s OPTIONAL?! No. Just no. I thought that this would be easier to use. Why? So please you change that part lol I would rather some free access to this thing. Also, it says 4+ but a 4-year-old is gonna probably but the thing without realising it. Why isn’t it 10+? ### 1/5 — NOT a thermal camera *2026-03-23* The thermal option measures brightness, not actual heat. Test it yourself. Get the free trial and then use it in the dark, you’ll get a completely blue screen **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for sharing your review. We are sorry that we were not able to meet your expectations ### 1/5 — Thermal camera is a filter *2026-03-16, version 2.2.17* Thermal cameras are supposed to not need light to work this if there is no light it will not work the night vision is real but the thermal sucks and it’s really a waste of time I would not recommend. ### 4/5 — D *2026-03-12, version 2.2.17* Papi llega a casa ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-02-24, version 2.2.17* Doesnt work at al ### 1/5 — I got to pay for a free app *2026-02-18, version 2.2.17* Trash ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Dangerous *2026-08-23* As a DeafBlind woman, the UV light feature helps me identify the shapes of food in grocery stores and safely cross intersections. While I was crossing an intersection alone, the camera cut out mid crossing and a “Please pay” screen appeared. I cannot afford $6 per week for a tool I only need once a week when I leave the house. The description said the feature could be used “with limits,” which I understood as limited features, not a time limit. That wording was misleading. Losing the camera in the middle of a street crossing is dangerous. The lack of clear disclosure about the time restriction is both appalling and a serious accessibility failure. ### 1/5 — Good but… *2026-08-05, version 2.3.12* I was excited for it but then it had in app purchase. ### 1/5 — Con, don’t download *2026-08-05, version 2.3.12* Opens to a window offering weekly or monthly subscription with the only option being ‘confirm’, I closed immediately, but it would be very easy to hit by mistake. ### 1/5 — Pick a different App *2026-08-02* Very deceiving…. U will pay before u even continue In The app…their pitch is deceiving….. I don’t like that all all….. **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for sharing your review. We are sorry that we were not able to meet your expectations. ### 1/5 — Grauenvoll *2026-07-19* Die App ist total enttäuschend, vor allem die Wärmebildfunktion. Wir haben das Probeabo für gerade mal 5 Minuten ausprobiert und dann wieder gekündigt und die App gelöscht. Außerdem wurden direkt zwei Abos abgeschlossen für 6,99 in der Woche. Aber man konnte beide sofort wieder kündigen. Vielleicht ist die App für irgendetwas anderes gut, aber nicht für die Wärmebildfunktion. **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for sharing your review. We are sorry that we were not able to meet your expectations ### 1/5 — Not a real thermal camera *2026-07-13, version 2.3.12* That’s it. ### 1/5 — Money taker *2026-07-11, version 2.3.12* I genuinely cannot move on. I have to pay to use the app ### 1/5 — Sucks *2026-06-28, version 2.3.11* I had to pay for the UV upgrade so I could use the app.i needed my flashlight on to see ### 1/5 — ATTENTION! *2026-06-26, version 2.3.11* THIS APP IS A SCAM, THE NIGHT VISION DOESNT WORK AND THE THERMAL IMAGING IS ACTUALLY MEASURING DISTANCE, FURTHER THINGS APPEAR COLDER AND CLOSER THINGS GET REDDER. THATS NOT HOW THERMAL IMAGING WORKS, DID YOU REALLY THINK YOU CAN TRICK PEOPLE LIKE THIS ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2026-06-18* My son downloaded this app to help us find our missing cat after it disappeared in the woods. We were going through a stressful situation and hoped the app would help. Unfortunately, we were charged twice even though we were unable to use the app properly. The app lacks important details, is difficult to navigate, and did not provide the support or features we expected. This experience was very disappointing, especially during an already emotional time. I would not recommend this app until the billing issues and usability problems are resolved. **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for sharing your review. We are sorry that we were not able to meet your expectations ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Yes *2026-06-23* This really helps my ptsd while I try to sleep. Usmc. **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the positive rating, we really appreciate it. ### 5/5 — Whoa! *2026-05-19, version 2.3.9* Amazing!….,but pricey. ### 5/5 — CIA *2026-05-07, version 2.3.9* Nice App!!! ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2025-08-27* Great app great for viewing **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the positive rating, we really appreciate it. ### 5/5 — Best one yet *2025-08-19, version 2.1* This is the best one ! ### 5/5 — This app *2025-05-05* Helped me get snacks in the night when my parents where sleeping **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the positive rating, we really appreciate it. ### 5/5 — Great! *2025-04-29, version 1.4* Lots of fun! This is a cool app. ### 5/5 — 100% *2025-01-18, version 1.3* Nice app. Get if you can nobody will be disappointed. Tried so many other apps but this is the best. 100% ### 5/5 — Need free version *2025-01-17* Good quality night view **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the positive rating, we really appreciate it. ### 5/5 — I love it I can see everything *2025-01-05* 5 stars **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the positive rating, we really appreciate it. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*