vidar vs Thermal Camera
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 Camera
Transform ordinary videos into extraordinary visual experiences with a variety of unique effects like thermal, night vision, and x-ray. Record new footage or import existing videos, preview effects in real-time, and easily save or share your creations.
- Capture or import videos
- Thermal, night vision, x-ray effects
- Psychedelic video filters
- Real-time effect preview
- Save and share creations
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Experience the thrill of video creation like never before with the "Thermal Camera - Night Vision" app Bring your creativity to life by transforming ordinary videos into extraordinary visual experiences. Whether you're recording new footage or revamping an existing video, our intuitive interface makes the entire process easy and enjoyable. FEATURES: Capture or Import: Start your creative journey by either recording fresh content using your device's camera or importing a previously recorded video from your gallery or files. Diverse Effects: Unleash the power of visual effects on your footage. Select from our unique range of effects - thermal, night vision, x-ray, and psychedelic - each meticulously designed to give your videos a distinctive appeal. Real-Time Preview: Witness the magic of effects in real-time on your device's camera, even before you start recording. Get a live preview of how your final footage will look like. Save & Share: Done with the editing? Save your artistic masterpiece conveniently to your gallery or files. You can also share your creation with the world with our effortless in-app social media sharing feature. The Custom Video Effects App opens up a new realm of creative possibilities, catering to experienced videographers and beginners alike. Explore the fascinating world of video effects and stand out from the crowd. Don't just capture memories, make them unforgettable. Download now and start your creative journey! Access to the features detailed earlier requires a subscription. Each option includes a 3-day trial, followed by a recurring cost: Premium Weekly - $4.99/week Premium Monthly - $14.99/month Premium Yearly - $39.99/year Premium Weekly Promo - $2.99/week Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/erzhanevpolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: vidar at none against Thermal Camera's 4. vidar also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). Thermal Camera's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Thermal Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. vidar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vidar | Thermal Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (429 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 30.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 429 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd. | Saken Erzhanev |
Customer experience
vidar
Thermal Camera
Bugs and requests
vidar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Thermal Camera
Reported bugs
5 issues- Thermal video upload fails
- App doesn't detect heat from hands/objects
- Only applies visual filters instead of thermal detection
- Crashes or freezes on certain iPhone models (12 mini reported)
- Misleading 'Get' button that leads to paywall instead of free access
Requested features
5 requests- Functional free trial or demo mode before requiring payment
- Clear pricing disclosure before download
- Actual thermal imaging capability, not just filters
- Better documentation on how to use limited free features
- Real temperature detection functionality
In-app purchases
vidar
No in-app purchases
Thermal Camera
- Thermal Cam Premium Week Promo3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Thermal Camera Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Thermal Camera Premium Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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- Thermal Camera Premium Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
