HIKMICRO Viewer vs Thermal_Connection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless thermal camera streaming
- Thermal image and video analysis
- Remote camera control
- Report generation and sharing
- Import stored camera files
- Adjust thermal parameters
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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.
Thermal_Connection
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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
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Verdict
HIKMICRO Viewer and Thermal_Connection are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HIKMICRO Viewer | Thermal_Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Pixfra Technology Co., LTD |
In-app purchases
HIKMICRO Viewer
No in-app purchases
Thermal_Connection
No in-app purchases
