Sabre vs Steiner Cinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sabre
Control a Wi-Fi enabled motion sensor and camera trigger remotely. Adjust settings like range, trigger mode, and number of shots. Also features Lidar functionality for distance measurement.
- Remote sensor control
- Adjust trigger modes
- Set number of shots
- Cross-beam functionality
- Bulb mode settings
- Lidar distance measurement
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What is Sabre? Sabre is a Wi-Fi enabled, weatherproof, multi-functional motion sensor and camera trigger. Please note: This is for the original BLUE Sabre. This app will not work with the new Sabre II. This app allows you to adjust all the settings for your Cognisys Sabre photography sensor, including: Range, trigger mode, sample rate, cross-beam functionality, bulb mode, number of shots, and much more. You've just finished setting up your Sabre high in a tree to capture your subject and realize you need to adjust the settings -- no worries! Connect to Sabre with your phone using this app and make any changes you need. No need to get back to the sensor for adjustments. It can all be done right on your phone (or tablet). You can also use this app (in conjunction with the Sabre hardware) to measure distance using its advanced Lidar functionality. This app requires the Cognisys Sabre hardware.
Steiner Cinder
This app enhances a thermal imager by providing real-time video streaming and full remote control. Users can capture photos and videos, adjust color palettes, and transfer waypoints to Google Maps. Content can then be easily viewed and shared on social media.
- Real-time thermal video streaming
- Remote control of imager functions
- Capture photos and record videos
- Adjust color palettes
- Transfer waypoints to Google Maps
- View and share media galleries
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Steiner’s Cinder thermal imager is the company’s first product to bring Steiner Quantum Vision™, our premium thermal imaging experience, to the commercial market - with this app playing a key role. The Steiner Cinder app is designed to work exclusively with the Cinder thermal imager from Steiner. After connecting the imager to this phone / tablet, remote control of the Cinder can be achieved. The app enables real time streaming video and control of all Cinder functions, including taking photos, recording videos, and changing color palettes. The app is also used to transfer waypoints to Google Maps. Photo and video galleries may be easily viewed and transferred to social media networks for sharing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Steiner Cinder at Free against Sabre's $9.99. Steiner Cinder also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). Sabre's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0). On ratings volume, 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
Steiner Cinder is free to download; Sabre costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sabre holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Sabre ships an update every 4 months, Steiner Cinder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sabre | Steiner Cinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cognisys, Inc. | Steiner-Optik GmbH |
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Sabre
Steiner Cinder
In-app purchases
Sabre
No in-app purchases
Steiner Cinder
No in-app purchases









