vidar vs TopInfrared
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；
TopInfrared
This thermal imaging camera app provides high-resolution thermal images for precise temperature detection. It's ideal for inspecting insulation, examining electronics, and identifying heat loss with excellent accuracy and sensitivity.
- High-resolution thermal imaging (256x192)
- Precise temperature detection
- Insulation inspection
- Circuit board examination
- High heat sensitivity (40mk)
- Low power consumption
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Applications: The iOS smartphone thermal imaging camera offers exceptional precision in detecting temperatures, inspecting insulation, and examining circuit boards. Its impressive 256x192 ultra-high resolution ensures that thermal images are both sharp and detailed. The device has a temperature accuracy of ±3.6°F(2°C), boasting a resolution of 0.1°C. Moreover, with a low power consumption of only 0.35W, you can use it for extended periods without concerns about battery life. The camera's high heat sensitivity of 40mk enables it to detect even the slightest temperature changes with great precision.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TopInfrared at 40% against vidar's 0%. TopInfrared also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). vidar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On price, 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. TopInfrared sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. vidar asks for nothing beyond the download.
vidar ships an update every 2 months, TopInfrared every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vidar | TopInfrared |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (48 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 39.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 48 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 518 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd. | HK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITED |
Customer experience
vidar
TopInfrared
In-app purchases
vidar
No in-app purchases
TopInfrared
- AI Features$19.99
