Comparison

HIKMICRO Viewer vs Thermal_Connection

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

Head to head
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.

About

Thermal_Connection

Features
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Thermal Connection APP is applicable to the Dahua thermal personal vision devices, which connects to the phone via the device hotspot. Users can operate various functions and implement basic settings on it. It supports the following functionality: 1.Live-view, snapshot, record 2.Image and color palettes setting 3.Laser pointer and buzzer on/off 4.Distance measurement setting and mode switch 5.Full screen hotspot tracking

Screenshots

HIKMICRO Viewer4 screens
Thermal_Connection3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thermal_Connection at 5.0 against HIKMICRO Viewer's 2.6. Thermal_Connection also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). HIKMICRO Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thermal_Connection holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HIKMICRO Viewer has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HIKMICRO Viewer versus Thermal_Connection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIKMICRO ViewerThermal_Connection
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd.Zhejiang Pixfra Technology Co., LTD

In-app purchases

None

HIKMICRO Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Thermal_Connection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIKMICRO Viewer free?
HIKMICRO Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thermal_Connection free?
Thermal_Connection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HIKMICRO Viewer or Thermal_Connection?
Thermal_Connection is rated higher. HIKMICRO Viewer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Thermal_Connection averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HIKMICRO Viewer or Thermal_Connection have ads?
Neither HIKMICRO Viewer nor Thermal_Connection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HIKMICRO Viewer or Thermal_Connection?
HIKMICRO Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Thermal_Connection every 2 months. Most recently, HIKMICRO Viewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thermal_Connection on October 24, 2026.

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