Armasight vs WAVE IR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Armasight
This app helps hunters and outdoor enthusiasts pinpoint their location, direction, and target coordinates. It offers remote control for compatible devices, weather data integration, and ballistic calculations. Real-time video streaming from supported devices is also available.
- Geotagging of targets
- Remote device control
- Terrain and satellite map views
- Weather station data integration
- Ballistic calculations
- Real-time video streaming
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The application allows hunters and others to pinpoint their position, their direction of aim, and geo coordinates by Geotagging of the target when using Armasight optional clip-on rangefinder or unit's integrated, using both terrain map or satellite map features on their respective mobile device. In addition to that, Armasight App allows users to select a tab for system level remote operations to change all functions normally reserved for the wireless remote via cell phone in a very simple and intuitive graphic interface. Also there is option for Kestrel 4500/5500 series weather station data directly to the mobile device and ballistic calculations based on the received data. The application also supports real time video stream over Wi-Fi for numerous Armasight devices.
WAVE IR
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Welcome to WAVE IR, a powerful toolbox for enhancing and sharing your thermal hunting adventures. Simply connect to your WAVE Infrared device’s Wi-Fi to easily live stream video, manage and transfer videos and photos, and more! WAVE IR Key Features: • Video Streaming: Share the view with real-time video streaming from your WAVE Infrared device to your iOS device. • Media Management: Easily transfer, organize, and manage photos and videos captured by your WAVE Infrared. • Easy Sharing: Download content straight from your WAVE device to your iOS device's camera roll for quick and easy sharing of your thermal footage with friends and social media. • Device Information: Conveniently monitor your WAVE Infrared device’s status and key information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WAVE IR at every 3 weeks against Armasight's every 3 months. Armasight's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Armasight ships an update every 3 months, WAVE IR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Armasight | WAVE IR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Armasight Inc | Fusion Thermal, LLC |
In-app purchases
Armasight
No in-app purchases
WAVE IR
No in-app purchases








