Covert Wireless vs Flir Responder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Covert Wireless
Instantly view and manage photos from your certified cell camera directly on your phone. Command your camera to take pictures remotely, track its location, and share your images with ease. Ideal for security and surveillance needs.
- View images instantly
- Command camera for instant photos
- Acquire device location
- Share photos to social media
- Manage account and photos
- Check device status
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Remote control for your certified cell camera. *********************************** CovertWireless is a free iOS app which allows you to view images taken just seconds after the photo was taken. With the all-new CovertWireless app you can view unlimited HD photos, command your camera to take instant pictures, acquire the location of your device, and much more right from your cell phone. Share photos with your friends and family directly to social media, manage your account and view your photos from one convenient location. Perfect for security and surveillance, CovertWireless allows you to interact with your camera, command your camera and check the status of the device itself.
Flir Responder
Stream thermal footage live from your compatible camera, manage and share images/videos wirelessly, and update device firmware. Configure supported cameras for specific missions, enhancing operational efficiency for public safety professionals.
- Wireless live stream thermal footage
- Manage and share images/videos
- OTA firmware updates
- Wireless camera setup and configuration
- Supports Flir K-series imagers
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The Flir Responder mobile app is an essential companion for professional thermal monoculars, and the next generation Flir K-series firefighting Thermal Imagers. Designed to maximize operational efficiency in the field and training, the app enables users to: - Wireless live stream thermal footage directly from your camera - Manage and wirelessly share images and videos with ease - OTA firmware update to ensure optimal performance - Wireless camera setup and configuration* (for supported KX5-series fire cameras) to adapt to mission-specific needs Whether capturing critical evidence, documenting the mission or training for live operations - the Flir Responder app supports the connected Public Safety professional to stay connected, prepared and in control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flir Responder at 3.8 against Covert Wireless's 3.0. Flir Responder also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 14%). Covert Wireless's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Flir Responder holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Covert Wireless's written reviews are positive against 33% of Flir Responder's.
Covert Wireless ships an update every 2 months, Flir Responder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Covert Wireless | Flir Responder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (15 ratings) | 3.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 246 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CanDo.com | FLIR Systems Aktiebolag |
Customer experience
Covert Wireless
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In-app purchases
Covert Wireless
No in-app purchases
Flir Responder
No in-app purchases
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