Comparison

Skyhawk CE vs TopInfrared

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

Head to head
About

Skyhawk CE

Monitor your belongings and remote assets in real-time from anywhere. Receive instant notifications when items are touched, moved, or opened. Features long-range cellular connectivity and over two years of battery life.

Highlights
  • Real-time asset monitoring
  • Instant touch, move, and open notifications
  • Long-range cellular connectivity
  • 2+ year battery life
  • Weatherproof design
  • Tool-free setup
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The affordable and reliable way to monitor belongings and remote assets in real-time from virtually anywhere.* Get notified when stuff gets touched, moved, or opened. Order devices empowered by Skyhawk today! www.sky-hawk.com Cellular Connected* Never worry about lost WiFi or Bluetooth connections again. Connected by a revolutionary long-range cellular technology. Monitor assets here, there, or anywhere. 2+ Year Battery Life** With an unmatched battery life using standard batteries never worry about external power and replacing/recharging expensive or non-replaceable batteries again. Weatherproof Deploy indoors or outdoors, from your backyard to the top of the Alpines, the Kiwi can stand up to harshest conditions. Setup in Minutes No screwing around...literally. No tools required and zero local configuration needed. Simply attach the device to anything with the provided attachment kit and start monitoring with a push of a button. Skyhawk connection subscription required at device activation. *Wherever Verizon Wireless LTE Coverage is available. **Actual battery life depends upon the frequency of notifications and cellular network conditions. All Specifications are subject to change without notice. For more information visit us at sky-hawk.com

About

TopInfrared

This thermal imaging camera app provides high-resolution thermal images for precise temperature detection. It's ideal for inspecting insulation, examining electronics, and identifying heat loss with excellent accuracy and sensitivity.

Highlights
  • High-resolution thermal imaging (256x192)
  • Precise temperature detection
  • Insulation inspection
  • Circuit board examination
  • High heat sensitivity (40mk)
  • Low power consumption
Features
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Applications: The iOS smartphone thermal imaging camera offers exceptional precision in detecting temperatures, inspecting insulation, and examining circuit boards. Its impressive 256x192 ultra-high resolution ensures that thermal images are both sharp and detailed. The device has a temperature accuracy of ±3.6°F(2°C), boasting a resolution of 0.1°C. Moreover, with a low power consumption of only 0.35W, you can use it for extended periods without concerns about battery life. The camera's high heat sensitivity of 40mk enables it to detect even the slightest temperature changes with great precision.

Screenshots

Skyhawk CE3 screens
TopInfrared4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skyhawk CE at 4.7 against TopInfrared's 3.5. Skyhawk CE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). TopInfrared's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (48 vs 15). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TopInfrared sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Skyhawk CE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skyhawk CE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Skyhawk CE's written reviews are positive against 40% of TopInfrared's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skyhawk CE ships an update every 11 months, TopInfrared every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Skyhawk CE versus TopInfrared: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyhawk CETopInfrared
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better3.5 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better39.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1548 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB518 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPica Product Development, LLCHK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITED

Customer experience

Skyhawk CE

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

TopInfrared

All ratings48 ratings
Positive64.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative27.1%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive39.7%
Neutral13.7%
Negative46.6%

In-app purchases

None

Skyhawk CE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TopInfrared

One-time1
  • AI Features$19.99

Questions

Is Skyhawk CE free?
Skyhawk CE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TopInfrared free?
TopInfrared is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skyhawk CE or TopInfrared?
Skyhawk CE is rated higher. Skyhawk CE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while TopInfrared averages 3.5 from 48 ratings.
Do Skyhawk CE or TopInfrared have ads?
Neither Skyhawk CE nor TopInfrared shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skyhawk CE or TopInfrared?
Skyhawk CE ships an update every 11 months, and TopInfrared every 3 weeks. Most recently, Skyhawk CE was updated on June 1, 2026 and TopInfrared on September 23, 2026.

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