Comparison

testo Thermography vs Appion Central

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live thermal imager view
  • Remote device control
  • Image and data transmission
  • Thermal image analysis
  • Report creation
  • Email and cloud sharing
Features
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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.

About

Appion Central

Manage your HVAC tools and connect to the web portal. This app provides a mobile interface for your Appion products.

Highlights
  • Manage Appion products
  • Interface with Appion Portal
  • Mobile tool management
Features
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Appion Central is designed to allow users to manage their Appion products as well as provide an interface with the Appion Portal web service.

Screenshots

testo Thermography4 screens
Appion Central4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Appion Central at every 5 weeks against testo Thermography's every 6 months. Appion Central also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 2). testo Thermography's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

testo Thermography holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Appion Central has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of testo Thermography's written reviews are positive against 29% of Appion Central's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

testo Thermography ships an update every 6 months, Appion Central every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
testo Thermography versus Appion Central: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertesto ThermographyAppion Central
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.8 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTesto SE & Co. KGaAAppion Inc.

Customer experience

testo Thermography

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.8%

Appion Central

All ratings13 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

testo Thermography

No in-app purchases

None

Appion Central

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is testo Thermography free?
testo Thermography is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Appion Central free?
Appion Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, testo Thermography or Appion Central?
testo Thermography is rated higher. testo Thermography averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Appion Central averages 2.8 from 14 ratings.
Do testo Thermography or Appion Central have ads?
Neither testo Thermography nor Appion Central shows ads.
Which is updated more often, testo Thermography or Appion Central?
testo Thermography ships an update every 6 months, and Appion Central every 5 weeks. Most recently, testo Thermography was updated on October 20, 2026 and Appion Central on October 19, 2026.

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