testo Thermography vs BEGA AR+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
testo Thermography
This free application enhances the functionality of specific testo thermal imagers. It allows users to view live images, remotely control the device, and transfer stored images for analysis and report creation. Reports and images can be easily shared via email or cloud services.
- Live thermal imager view
- Remote device control
- Image and data transmission
- Thermal image analysis
- Report creation
- Email and cloud sharing
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App for the thermal imagers testo 868, testo 871, testo 872 and testo 883: mobile, flexible, efficient. Install our free App on your smartphone/tablet and use the practical functions for Testo thermal imagers. Functions: • See a live image from the thermal imager in the App • Remote control of the thermal imager via the App • Transmission of stored images from the thermal imager to the App • Analyze thermal imagers and add comments • Create reports quickly and easily • Send images or reports by e-mail or share via Cloud services The App can only be used in combination with the instruments testo 868(s), testo 871(s), testo 872(s) and testo 883.
BEGA AR+
Visualize luminaires in your intended installation space using augmented reality. This app allows you to place, view from all angles, and assess the lighting effects of various products in real-time. Save snapshots of your lighting designs for later review.
- Visualize luminaires in real-time AR
- View products from all angles
- Simulate turning luminaires on/off
- Adjust surrounding darkness for effect
- Duplicate luminaires for design
- Determine ideal luminaire spacing
- Save scene snapshots
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With the free BEGA AR+ app, our luminaires can be viewed from all angles in the area they are to be installed. Simply download the convenient app to your smartphone or tablet and it's ready to use. After scanning the planned area of installation, the selected luminaires can be placed. Features: · Evaluate BEGA luminaires in real time and in the area you plan to install them · Take a look at our products from all sides and in different versions · Turn the luminaires on and off · Darken the surroundings to better assess the effect of the luminaires · Duplicate the luminaires to create a coordinated lighting design · Experience how the luminaires illuminate the surroundings · Determine the ideal distances between the luminaires and view these distances exactly. · Save snapshots of your scenes in your photo gallery You will find more detailed information on each of the products that can be evaluated using the BEGA AR+ app at bega.com.
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Verdict
testo Thermography and BEGA AR+ both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BEGA AR+'s written reviews are positive against 31% of testo Thermography's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for testo Thermography against 3.0 for BEGA AR+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of testo Thermography's written reviews are positive against 100% of BEGA AR+'s.
testo Thermography ships an update every 6 months, BEGA AR+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | testo Thermography | BEGA AR+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 212 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Testo SE & Co. KGaA | BEGA Gantenbrink-Leuchten KG |
Customer experience
testo Thermography
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In-app purchases
testo Thermography
No in-app purchases
BEGA AR+
No in-app purchases
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