Comparison

PTMate vs HIKMICRO Viewer

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

Head to head
About

PTMate

Features
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The PTMate app is our mobile and free-of-charge companion for the Primary Test Manager™ (PTM) software. It supports you on site by providing additional features on your smartphone, for example, easy data entering, or fast and safe test wiring. Using PTMate on your smartphone, you can benefit from: • Sending images directly to PTM • Easy location data entering via GPS coordinates • Displaying wiring diagrams for fast and safe test setup • Starting and stopping of SFRA measurements together with FRANEO 800 • Stopping of ongoing measurements for all PTM tests • Conducting offline Inspection Tests directly within the app • Conducting Electromagnetic Core Imperfection Detection tests directly within the app Get further information about PTM and the new PTMate app at https://www.omicronenergy.com

About

HIKMICRO Viewer

Stream live infrared video, analyze thermal images, and generate reports wirelessly from your mobile device. This app allows remote operation of thermal cameras for safe and efficient inspection in challenging environments.

Highlights
  • Wireless thermal camera streaming
  • Thermal image and video analysis
  • Remote camera control
  • Report generation and sharing
  • Import stored camera files
  • Adjust thermal parameters
Features
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The HIKMICRO Viewer is a powerful and intuitive mobile application designed to help users wirelessly stream video, analyze thermal images and video, quickly create reports and share with customers and coworkers in the field. It allows you to import stored files from the camera to the mobile device. Use the app to thermally adjust levels and spans with one touch, change color palettes, adjust parameters, and more. It allows thermographers to view and capture live streaming infrared video and still images from select HIKMICRO thermal imaging cameras using a mobile device. With the HIKMICRO Viewer, the thermal imager can be placed in an area and operated wirelessly from a distance - helping infrared detection work safely in hard-to-reach locations and harsh work environments. Streaming video and remote access also provide opportunities for decision-makers and others on the team to observe and collaborate during IR surveys. With a powerful reports function, you can efficiently generate reports for your clients in the field. You can do the followings with the HIKMICRO Viewer app: • Scan and Connect Easily • Device Firmware Upgrade • Download On-Device Images and Sharing • Screen Stream Mirroring from your HIKMICRO camera • Remotely control your HIKMICRO camera • Image manipulation and analysis • Quickly generate reports and share them via email • Turn screen rotation on and off • Get Online Support Services and more.

Screenshots

PTMate4 screens
HIKMICRO Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HIKMICRO Viewer at every 2 months against PTMate's every 6 months. PTMate's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). 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

PTMate ships an update every 6 months, HIKMICRO Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PTMate versus HIKMICRO Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTMateHIKMICRO Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB261 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOMICRON electronics GmbHHangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

PTMate

No in-app purchases

None

HIKMICRO Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PTMate free?
PTMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HIKMICRO Viewer free?
HIKMICRO Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PTMate or HIKMICRO Viewer have ads?
Neither PTMate nor HIKMICRO Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PTMate or HIKMICRO Viewer?
PTMate ships an update every 6 months, and HIKMICRO Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, PTMate was updated on November 2, 2026 and HIKMICRO Viewer on November 6, 2026.

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