Comparison

MOBOTIX Cloud vs ANCEL IR

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

Head to head
About

MOBOTIX Cloud

Features
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The MOBOTIX CLOUD is compatible with all ONVIF-S cameras. For reasons of cyber security and longevity, we recommend using high-end MOBOTIX video systems. Features of the MOBOTIX CLOUD: Grid View, camera groups, sharing The clear tile or grid arrangement and the selection options of several camera groups make access to your video system simple, fast and convenient. In the Grid View, you can access the live image of the camera directly by simply tapping the corresponding tile. Easily share your recordings: Export the videos using a decrypted URL or a secure download. Interactive Map View MOBOTIX CLOUD integrates Google Maps on which your cameras are marked. You can see at a glance exactly where each camera is located and whether it is activated. Using a simple drawing tool, you can even add floor plans of your buildings, including several floors, to the Google map. This gives you an even better overview. Video analysis in the MOBOTIX CLOUD (partly optional available) β€’ Motion (motion alarm) already automatically pre-configured β€’ Detecting suspicious behaviour (a person stays in an area for a defined period of time) β€’ Crossing lines β€’ Intruder detection β€’ Counting people and objects β€’ Detection of attempted camera manipulation (Tamper Detection)

About

ANCEL IR

Features
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The mobile phone thermal imager is a portable thermal imaging product of long-wave infrared (8~14ΞΌm, LWIR), which can convert the thermal radiation of the measured object into images and temperature data. Main functions: 1. Supports ultra-high infrared resolution of 256X192 pixels, and displays thermal images in real time and high definition through 25Hz high frame rate. 2. Supports measurement of the full temperature range of -20℃~550℃ (-4℉~1022℉), and can accurately detect temperature changes of 0.1℃(32.18℉). 3. Supports real-time image photography and video recording, and can set the maximum\minimum\center temperature value display of point, line, and surface areas at any position on the image. 4. Supports thermal imaging\fusion\picture-in-picture mode switching, combining infrared images and visible light images. 5. Supports real-time temperature sound/light alarm, and can customize high or low temperature alarm values ​​and alarm modes. 6. Support real-time temperature waveform monitoring, you can set points, lines, and surface areas at any position on the image for temperature monitoring, automatically save temperature monitoring videos, support video playback and excel table data export. 7. Support the generation of temperature measurement analysis reports, you can select any photo in the album to generate a PDF report, and support PDF report sharing.

Screenshots

MOBOTIX Cloud3 screens
ANCEL IR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ANCEL IR at 13.0 against MOBOTIX Cloud's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MOBOTIX Cloud ships an update every 2 months, ANCEL IR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
MOBOTIX Cloud versus ANCEL IR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMOBOTIX CloudANCEL IR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size98 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBOTIX AGShenzhen Leagend Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

MOBOTIX Cloud

No in-app purchases

None

ANCEL IR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MOBOTIX Cloud free?
MOBOTIX Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ANCEL IR free?
ANCEL IR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MOBOTIX Cloud or ANCEL IR have ads?
Neither MOBOTIX Cloud nor ANCEL IR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MOBOTIX Cloud or ANCEL IR?
MOBOTIX Cloud ships an update every 2 months, and ANCEL IR every 3 months. Most recently, MOBOTIX Cloud was updated on October 9, 2026 and ANCEL IR on September 28, 2026.

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