Comparison

DJI XT Pro vs IR explorer

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

Head to head
About

DJI XT Pro

This app provides real-time thermal imaging from compatible drone cameras. It allows users to monitor temperature estimates, switch between color palettes, and fine-tune controls to visualize thermal data for various missions. Supports multiple DJI drone models.

Highlights
  • Real-time drone thermal image transmission
  • On-screen temperature estimates
  • Tap-to-measure temperature
  • Switchable color palettes
  • Isotherm control fine-tuning
  • Support for multiple DJI drone models
Features
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Main Features: 1. View real-time image transmission from your DJI Zenmuse XT-equipped drone. 2. Monitor on-screen temperature estimates. - With the advanced radiometric Zenmuse XT models, you can tap anywhere on your mobile device screen to get temperature estimates at specific locations. 3. Switch between color palettes to visualize thermal data according to your needs. 4. Fine-tune isotherm controls to quickly spot what’s important for your mission. Includes support for the use of your Zenmuse XT cameras on the Inspire 1, M100, M200, M210, M210 RTK and M600 Pro.

About

IR explorer

This app transforms your smartphone into an infrared camera, allowing you to see objects emitting heat in dark environments. It offers clear imaging, various filter effects, and real-time temperature detection for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.

Highlights
  • Infrared camera functionality
  • Clear night vision imaging
  • Temperature detection
  • Multiple filter effects
  • Hot spot tracking
  • Laser pointing function
Features
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Why choose us? The infrared camera mainly realizes day and night conversion through infrared filters. We use advanced technology and materials to make excellent optical components. The algorithm of infiraySearch APP can clearly see objects with radiating infrared rays in a dark environment, and the picture quality is clear and sharp. , which can meet the needs of most outdoor enthusiasts. At the same time, we provide a variety of filter effects, the color effect of the picture is more abundant. Not only that, but also through the temperature detection function of the infiraySearch APP, the temperature changes of the surrounding environment can be captured in real time, which makes the Sky Eye T2-Search more playable. What are our advantages?  1. Plug and play, easy to use Tianyan T2-Search can be connected to a smartphone, weighs less than 20 grams, and is easy to carry and use.  2. Ultra-low power consumption Ultra-low power consumption, no battery design, long-term standby when used with smart phones. 3. High pixel, high frame rate, clear and smooth imaging Ultra-long detection range: using high-definition lens, human body can be recognized even at a distance of 150 meters; the frame rate is up to 25Hz, the image quality is smooth and will not freeze; multiple filters are provided Effect, red hair mode for quick target identification.  4. Professional patented algorithm Professional night vision image algorithm: high light heat source, easy to identify the target; hot spot tracking: using mesh, so that the target has nowhere to hide.  5. Laser Grip Smartphone with T2-Search and ergonomically designed grip with laser pointing function can quickly and accurately determine the target position.

Screenshots

DJI XT Pro3 screens
IR explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IR explorer at 3.1 against DJI XT Pro's 2.1. IR explorer also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 5%). DJI XT Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

IR explorer holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of DJI XT Pro's written reviews are positive against 27% of IR explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DJI XT Pro versus IR explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI XT ProIR explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (29 ratings)3.1 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews27.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2938 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDJIInfiRay Technologies Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

DJI XT Pro

All ratings29 ratings
Positive24.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative65.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive4.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative95.2%

IR explorer

All ratings38 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative44.7%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive27.4%
Neutral11.9%
Negative60.7%

In-app purchases

None

DJI XT Pro

No in-app purchases

None

IR explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI XT Pro free?
DJI XT Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IR explorer free?
IR explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI XT Pro or IR explorer?
IR explorer is rated higher. DJI XT Pro averages 2.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while IR explorer averages 3.1 from 38 ratings.
Do DJI XT Pro or IR explorer have ads?
Neither DJI XT Pro nor IR explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI XT Pro or IR explorer?
DJI XT Pro ships an update fortnightly, and IR explorer fortnightly. Most recently, DJI XT Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and IR explorer on October 15, 2026.

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