IRThermometer vs TopInfrared
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IRThermometer
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This software is a software for measuring the surface Temperature of objects with infrared thermometer with single point/real time; response time is 1s, real-time receiving instrument data and generating EXCEL table and data graph, can share data table or graph to other common Social applications, sharing data to complete a measurement. Optional receiving instrument data interval time, user-friendly design to avoid excessive data volume, check the shared data table at any time, check the humidity change of the object at any time during continuous measurement, and view the data table at any time to understand the Temperature trend of the measured object.
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 in-app purchases: IRThermometer at none against TopInfrared's 1. IRThermometer also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). TopInfrared's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). 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. IRThermometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
IRThermometer ships an update every 12 months, TopInfrared every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IRThermometer | TopInfrared |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (48 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 39.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 48 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 518 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广权 黄 | HK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITED |
In-app purchases
IRThermometer
No in-app purchases
TopInfrared
- AI Features$19.99
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