Tachyon vs XSPECTER App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tachyon
Control your camera remotely to start/stop recordings, play back footage in slow motion, and download videos directly to your iOS device. This app enhances your camera's functionality for seamless video capture and management.
- Remote recording control
- Slow-motion playback
- Video download to device
- iOS device as remote
- Compatible with Tachyon cameras
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Tachyon iOS App is designed to use with Tachyon cameras. The user can use iOS device as a remote controller to start and stop the recording, to playback in slo-mo, and to download the videos to their devices.
XSPECTER App
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Use the XSPECTER Control App to control your TCROW series!This application offers you extensive control options for your 2-axis tripod and numerous useful additional functions. Highlights: SCAN MODE: Automatic scanning of a predefined angle for precise shots. TARGET MODE: Constant alignment to your selected target direction. BATTERY INDICATOR: Keep track of the remaining power reserve for optimum use. STEALTH MODE: Deactivate the lighting for unobtrusive use. VIRTUAL JOYSTICK: Simple and precise control in real time. DIRECTION INDICATOR: Track the viewing direction of your device. FIRMWARE UPDATES: Keep your TCROW devices up to date with the latest software versions. LIVE VIDEO STREAMING: Stream live video from various thermal imaging handheld devices directly to your mobile device. Experience your environment like never before!Download the XSPECTER Control App and increase your efficiency on every mission! Download now and take control!
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Verdict
Tachyon and XSPECTER App 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.
Tachyon ships an update every 6 weeks, XSPECTER App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tachyon | XSPECTER App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Whitehouse | Xspecter GmbH |
In-app purchases
Tachyon
No in-app purchases
XSPECTER App
No in-app purchases
