vidar vs Thermal Xplorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vidar
This utility app enhances the use of handheld thermal cameras by displaying images directly on your phone screen, eliminating the need for external monitors. It also simplifies sharing photos and videos with friends and offers convenient camera operation.
- View thermal camera images on phone screen
- Eliminates need for external displays
- Easy photo and video sharing
- Streamlined thermal camera operation
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Vidar可以让您更加方便，有趣的使用手持热像仪，您可以通过手机屏幕看到热像仪的图像而不用外界显示器，从而避免携带沉重的外界显示器； 您可以将您所拍摄的照片和视频更加方便的分享给您的朋友 您可以更加方便的操作您的热像仪；
Thermal Xplorer
View real-time thermal images from compatible outdoor cameras via WiFi. This app allows for remote capture, video recording, and easy sharing of thermal imaging data, useful for both day and night observation.
- Real-time thermal image viewing
- WiFi connection to cameras
- Remote capture functionality
- Video recording
- Image and video sharing
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Thermal Xplorer is suitable for Uni-trend UTxM Series products - outdoor thermal imaging camera. View thermal images in real time via WiFi connection. Learn what's going on in daytime, and nighttime through thermal imaging. With remote capture, video recording and other functions, it is convenient to view pictures, video and share.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: vidar at 9.3 against Thermal Xplorer's 11.0. On price, review sentiment, 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.
vidar ships an update every 2 months, Thermal Xplorer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vidar | Thermal Xplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.8 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd. | UNI-TREND TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
vidar
Thermal Xplorer
In-app purchases
vidar
No in-app purchases
Thermal Xplorer
No in-app purchases
