Thermview vs MeterRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thermview
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1.该APP用来与带有WIFI功能的热像仪配合使用。使用前，需将iPhone设备连上热像仪自带WIFI。 2.连接上热像仪WIFI后，选则APP侧滑菜单中的WIFI可以实时查看热像仪设备返回的实时红外图像、可见光图像、融合图像等。通过操作子分析菜单可获取指定点、线、区域里的最高、最低温度。 3.APP可保存实时截屏图像进行后续分析处理，可以生成PDF描述文件。
MeterRead
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The MeterRead app will draw a simple graph of the sampled data “live” on the device. This stored data can then be exported using any preferred communication app. The exported data will include the graph and measured vales in a table. In addition, simple screenshots of the display can be saved and shared.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MeterRead at monthly against Thermview's every 14 months. Thermview's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thermview ships an update every 14 months, MeterRead monthly. The most recent releases landed on March 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thermview | MeterRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Everbest Machinery Industry Co.,Ltd | Triplett |
In-app purchases
Thermview
No in-app purchases
MeterRead
No in-app purchases
