DJI XT Pro vs IR explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Infrared camera functionality
- Clear night vision imaging
- Temperature detection
- Multiple filter effects
- Hot spot tracking
- Laser pointing function
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DJI XT Pro | IR explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (29 ratings) | 3.1 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | 27.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DJI | InfiRay Technologies Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
DJI XT Pro
IR explorer
In-app purchases
DJI XT Pro
No in-app purchases
IR explorer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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