Comparison

Scream Tracker vs Thermal Effect

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

Head to head
About

Scream Tracker

This application detects and records loud noises or screams. Users can set a custom threshold for what constitutes a "scream" and the app will automatically capture audio above that level. It's designed to help settle disputes about shouting.

Highlights
  • Noise detection
  • Scream level adjustment
  • Sound recording
  • Customizable threshold
  • Noise level monitoring
Features
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Use case scenario: Child: Dad, I don't shout!!! Dad: Yes, you do. Child: NOOOO!!!! Dad launches ScreamTracker app Dad: What did you say? Child: I DON'T SHOOOUT!!!! Dad: Gotcha:) Start tracking noises and screams around you with ScreamTracker app. App detects the average noise level and sets a default Scream Level above which all sound will be detected and recorded. You can adjust the Scream Level by moving the Scream Level line. Enjoy your tracking.

About

Thermal Effect

Explore the world through a thermal lens with this app. It transforms your photos and videos with various heat vision effects, emulating different thermal imaging devices. Easily create and share unique visual content.

Highlights
  • Thermal imaging effects
  • Heat vision filters
  • Multiple viewing modes
  • Photo and video enhancement
  • Easy to use interface
  • Share creations
Features
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Discover the unseen with Infra Vision Filter, an app designed to bring the intriguing world of thermal imaging to your phone. Transform the way you view your surroundings with our range of heat vision effects. Thermal Vision Made Easy: Experience the world through a thermal lens, unveiling a spectrum of temperatures in vibrant colors. Ideal for adding a unique, thermal touch to your photos and videos. Multiple Viewing Modes: Emulate the view from various thermal imaging devices, such as binoculars, thermal scopes, and heat vision goggles. Each mode offers a distinct thermal perspective, enhancing the realism of your images. Create and Share: Share your thermal vision creations with friends or on social media platforms. Simple and Intuitive Interface: Designed for user convenience, easily navigate through the app to explore thermal effect. No technical knowledge required. Infra Vision Filter is perfect for those fascinated by thermal imaging or looking to add an extraordinary flair to their visual content. Download now and step into a visually vibrant thermal world! Subscribe to get full access: $4.99 per week, cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://artounohanyan.neocities.org/privacy_policy_v3 Support: https://artounohanyan.neocities.org/support_v3

Screenshots

Scream Tracker4 screens
Thermal Effect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thermal Effect at 4.4 against Scream Tracker's 3.3. Thermal Effect also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). Scream Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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. Thermal Effect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Scream Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thermal Effect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermal Effect has 158 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Scream Tracker's written reviews are positive against 22% of Thermal Effect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scream Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, Thermal Effect daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scream Tracker versus Thermal Effect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScream TrackerThermal Effect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.4 (158 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews22.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3158 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.7 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPawel JobkiewiczTaalaibek Abakirov

Customer experience

Scream Tracker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Thermal Effect

All ratings155 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

In-app purchases

None

Scream Tracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Thermal Effect

Subscriptions2
  • Thermal Effects Weekly Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Thermal Effects Weekly Promo$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Scream Tracker free?
Scream Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thermal Effect free?
Thermal Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scream Tracker or Thermal Effect?
Thermal Effect is rated higher. Scream Tracker averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Thermal Effect averages 4.4 from 158 ratings.
Do Scream Tracker or Thermal Effect have ads?
Neither Scream Tracker nor Thermal Effect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scream Tracker or Thermal Effect?
Scream Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Thermal Effect daily. Most recently, Scream Tracker was updated on November 2, 2026 and Thermal Effect on October 30, 2026.

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