Comparison

Thermal Cam3X vs 3R microscope

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

Head to head
About

Thermal Cam3X

Features
Read full description

「Thermal Cam3X」はLEPTON赤外線カメラ画像をWiFiで接続したiPhoneに表示して物体認識をするiOSアプリです。 ◆ 画像はiPhoneで物体認識が可能。認識した画像は様々な条件で、音声またはベル、フラッシュを使ったアラート設定ができます。 ◆ LEPTON赤外線カメラとLEPTONブレークアウトボード、それにRaspberry Pi Pico を用意してください。 ◆Appleシリコン Macでも動作可能。赤外線カメラを持っていない方でも、iPhone、iPad、Macのカメラで画像認識の応用ができます。しかも学習データは入れ替え可能! ◆ 使用方法、使用プログラムなどは次のURLを参照して下さい。 https://wt-thermal.hatenablog.com   ▲▲環境により温度変動がありますので、医療用温度測定用には使用できません。 --「Thermal Cam3X」は小型、軽量、低消費電力の赤外線カメラ(FLIR LEPTON3.5,UW)画像をテザリングでiPhoneまたはiPad, Macに表示します。 -- iOS 17.0以上がインストールできるPhone、iPadで利用可能です。 -- 全てのAppleシリコン Macで利用できます。 --テザリングまたはWiFi機能を使うため、バッテリーを大きく消費する場合があります。 -- WiFi電波の混み合った環境では、著しく動画の動きが遅くなる場合があります。   **************************************************************************************************   “Thermal Cam 3X” is an iOS app that displays images from a LEPTON infrared camera on an iPhone connected via Wi-Fi and performs object recognition. ◆ Images can be recognized directly on the iPhone. For detected objects, alerts can be configured under various conditions using voice, sound, or flash notifications. ◆ Please prepare a LEPTON infrared camera, a LEPTON breakout board, and a Raspberry Pi Pico. ◆ It can also run on Apple silicon Macs. Even if you do not have an infrared camera, you can apply image recognition using the camera on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Training data can also be replaced. ◆ For instructions and program details, please refer to: https://wt-thermal.hatenablog.com ▲▲ Temperature readings may vary depending on environmental conditions; therefore, this app cannot be used for medical temperature measurement.   —“Thermal Cam 3X” displays images from a compact, lightweight, low-power infrared camera (FLIR LEPTON 3.5, UW) on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac via tethering. —Available on iPhone and iPad devices capable of installing iOS 17.0 or later. —Usable on all Apple silicon Macs. —Using tethering or Wi-Fi may significantly increase battery consumption. —In crowded Wi-Fi environments, video motion may become noticeably slow.

About

3R microscope

Features
Read full description

スリーアールソリューションのWi-Fiデジタル顕微鏡(3R-WMBTEGシリーズ)を、スマートフォンからリモートで操作できるアプリケーションです。

Screenshots

Thermal Cam3X4 screens
3R microscope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 3R microscope at fortnightly against Thermal Cam3X's every 6 months. 3R microscope also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thermal Cam3X ships an update every 6 months, 3R microscope fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Thermal Cam3X versus 3R microscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermal Cam3X3R microscope
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperONO TAKESHI3R SOLUTION CORP.

In-app purchases

None

Thermal Cam3X

No in-app purchases

None

3R microscope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thermal Cam3X free?
Thermal Cam3X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3R microscope free?
3R microscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thermal Cam3X or 3R microscope have ads?
Neither Thermal Cam3X nor 3R microscope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thermal Cam3X or 3R microscope?
Thermal Cam3X ships an update every 6 months, and 3R microscope fortnightly. Most recently, Thermal Cam3X was updated on October 20, 2026 and 3R microscope on October 12, 2026.

Other comparisons