INFRARED THERMOMETER vs TopInfrared
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
INFRARED THERMOMETER
Connects to a specific infrared thermometer model via Bluetooth to display real-time temperature readings on your iPhone. Allows remote monitoring, mode switching, and saving measurement data to files.
- Bluetooth connectivity to HP-985C thermometer
- Real-time temperature data upload
- Remote measurement status check
- Switch measurement modes
- Set off time and sample rate
- Save measured data as files
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This app uses an infrared thermometer (HP-985C) as a Bluetooth peripheral and uses the iPhone as a Bluetooth center device. After the Bluetooth connection is established, the thermometer will upload the measured temperature data to the mobile phone in real time. The user can remotely check the measurement status. , simply switch measurement mode, set off time, sample rate, etc., and save the measured data as a file for the user to view.
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.
- High-resolution thermal imaging (256x192)
- Precise temperature detection
- Insulation inspection
- Circuit board examination
- High heat sensitivity (40mk)
- Low power consumption
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TopInfrared at 3.5 against INFRARED THERMOMETER's 1.7. TopInfrared also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (52 vs 12). INFRARED THERMOMETER's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). On price, ads 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. TopInfrared sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. INFRARED THERMOMETER asks for nothing beyond the download.
TopInfrared holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 52 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of INFRARED THERMOMETER's written reviews are positive against 40% of TopInfrared's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
INFRARED THERMOMETER ships an update every 5 months, TopInfrared every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | INFRARED THERMOMETER | TopInfrared |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (12 ratings) | 3.5 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 39.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 52 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 518 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen inet Mobile Internet Technology Co., Ltd. | HK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITED |
Customer experience
INFRARED THERMOMETER
TopInfrared
In-app purchases
INFRARED THERMOMETER
No in-app purchases
TopInfrared
- AI Features$19.99
Questions
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