# MobIR vs Thermal Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Thermal Camera at 4.3 against MobIR's 2.0. Thermal Camera also leads on ratings volume (429 vs 4). MobIR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (50% vs 30%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thermal Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MobIR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thermal Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermal Camera has 429 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of MobIR's written reviews are positive against 30% of Thermal Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MobIR | Thermal Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobir/id1462602851/reviews) | **[4.3 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-camera-night-vision/id6450264889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **429** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/688744536) | [Saken Erzhanev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692552059) |

## What reviewers say

### MobIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobir/id1462602851)

This app transforms your device into a professional thermal imaging camera. It allows real-time temperature measurement, customizable color palettes, and the ability to capture photos and videos. Analyze thermal data, browse media, and utilize cloud features for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Real-time temperature measurement, Customizable color palettes, Photo and video capture, Parameter setting and analysis, Picture and video browsing, Cloud features

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thermal Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-camera-night-vision/id6450264889)

Transform ordinary videos into extraordinary visual experiences with a variety of unique effects like thermal, night vision, and x-ray. Record new footage or import existing videos, preview effects in real-time, and easily save or share your creations.

**Highlights:** Capture or import videos, Thermal, night vision, x-ray effects, Psychedelic video filters, Real-time effect preview, Save and share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thermal Cam Premium Week Promo | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Thermal Camera Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Thermal Camera Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Thermal Camera Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Users love the app's core functionality when it works
- 💾 Ability to save thermal images to phone
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Visually appealing thermal effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall and subscription model
- 🚫 Limited free version functionality
- ❌ App doesn't work as advertised thermal camera
- 🔍 Detects light, not actual heat/temperature
- 😤 Misleading free-to-play presentation

**Reported bugs**

- Thermal video upload fails
- App doesn't detect heat from hands/objects
- Only applies visual filters instead of thermal detection
- Crashes or freezes on certain iPhone models (12 mini reported)
- Misleading 'Get' button that leads to paywall instead of free access

**Requested features**

- Functional free trial or demo mode before requiring payment
- Clear pricing disclosure before download
- Actual thermal imaging capability, not just filters
- Better documentation on how to use limited free features
- Real temperature detection functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MobIR free?

MobIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thermal Camera free?

Thermal Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MobIR or Thermal Camera?

Thermal Camera is rated higher. MobIR averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Thermal Camera averages 4.3 from 429 ratings.

### Do MobIR or Thermal Camera have ads?

Neither MobIR nor Thermal Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MobIR or Thermal Camera?

MobIR ships an update every 2 months, and Thermal Camera every 2 months. Most recently, MobIR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thermal Camera on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*