Comparison

ThermView Pro vs Universal Load Controller

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

Head to head
About

ThermView Pro

Features
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Thermview Pro App: Transform Your CEM Thermal Imaging Experience Take your thermal imaging to the next level with the Thermview Pro App! Designed to seamlessly integrate with CEM's new line of advanced thermal imagers, this app delivers cutting-edge functionality to help you capture, analyze, and share thermal data like never before. Features That Empower You: Live Video Function Through Wi-Fi View real-time thermal video directly on your device for instant insights. Remote Control Capabilities Take command of your thermal imager remotely, giving you unmatched flexibility and precision. Snap & Store IR Images Capture thermal images effortlessly and save them directly to your device for later review. Advanced Temperature Analysis Analyze critical data with point, line, and area temperature measurements to ensure accuracy and reliability. Streamlined Project Management Organize your measurements with intuitive project and file management tools, keeping your work efficient and stress-free. Customizable PDF Reports Create professional, tailored PDF reports with your thermal data, perfectly suited to your specific needs. Effortless Sharing Export and share your customized reports instantly - streamlining collaboration and documentation. Whether you're in electrical maintenance, HVAC, security, or any field requiring precision diagnostics, the Thermview Pro App empowers you to work smarter, faster, and with greater confidence.

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Universal Load Controller

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Universal Load Controller — Professional Battery Testing Control your Atorch DL24 / DL24P electronic load from your iPhone or iPad for precise battery capacity testing, logging and analysis. BEFORE YOU BUY — COMPATIBILITY iOS cannot use classic Bluetooth SPP, which is what the stock DL24/DL24P Bluetooth module uses. Please check the following list first. WORKS FULLY — DL24 firmware v5.1 (+ BLE serial adapter) • Direct setpoints: discharge current and cutoff voltage sent from the app • Start / stop of the load from the app • Read-back of the applied settings • Automated multi-phase test cycles (discharge, rest, ramp) • Live values, charts, capacity/energy logging, CSV and PDF export WORKS WITH LIMITS — DL24 firmware v1.1 (legacy) • Firmware v1.1 accepts button emulation only: SETUP, OK/On-Off, +/- • It does NOT accept direct commands for exact current or cutoff values • Therefore automated app cycles are blocked on v1.1 by design — the app tells you instead of applying a wrong setpoint to your cell • Recommended use: set current and cutoff manually on the DL24, then use the app in Manual mode for live values, timing, logging, charts and export • Select "Firmware v1.1" in Settings, Protocol, so the app uses the matching command set DOES NOT WORK • Stock classic-Bluetooth (SPP) module: iOS does not allow regular apps to use SPP. A BLE serial module or BLE-to-serial bridge is required. • USB / HID connection to the load (iOS has no equivalent of the vendor PC app) • CR / CP / CV modes: the Atorch protocol exposes only constant current (CC). Other modes can neither be read nor set — by any app, on any firmware. • iOS 16 or older — this app requires iOS 17.0 or newer. REQUIRED HARDWARE FOR A REAL CONNECTION • Atorch DL24 / DL24P electronic load, plus one of: - a BLE serial module (HM-10 or compatible, service FFE0 / characteristic FFE1) in place of the classic Bluetooth module, or - an external BLE-to-serial bridge exposing FFE0/FFE1 or the Nordic UART Service (6E400001-B5A3-F393-E0A9-E50E24DCCA9E) • Related Atorch meters advertising as DL24P, DL24_BLE, DL24, AT24, UD24, UD18 or DT24 are detected during the scan, but only the DL24 load family is supported for control. NO HARDWARE? Simulation Mode runs the complete app with a realistic simulated discharge, so you can evaluate every screen before buying an adapter. FEATURES BATTERY TESTING • Constant-current discharge with adjustable cutoff voltage • Real-time voltage, current, power and temperature • Capacity (mAh) and energy (Wh) measurement • Time and capacity limits LIVE DATA • Real-time discharge curves with zoom and pan • Voltage, current and capacity plots • Live Activity on the Lock Screen, Always-On Display and Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets for the running test • Background Bluetooth so a test keeps logging TEST CYCLES (firmware v5.1) • Presets for LiPo, Li-Ion, LiFePO4 and NiMH • Custom cycles with discharge, rest and ramp phases EXPORT • CSV export of the full measurement log • PDF test report with the run summary • Share sheet support for both Perfect for battery capacity verification, cell matching and sorting, quality control, hobby electronics and lab use. SAFETY: You are testing real cells at real currents. Always verify current and cutoff values on the device itself, use protected cells or a current-limited bench setup, keep physical access to the load's stop control, and never leave a running test unattended. Universal Load Controller is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by Atorch.

Screenshots

ThermView Pro1 screens
Universal Load Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ThermView Pro at Free against Universal Load Controller's $5.99. ThermView Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

ThermView Pro is free to download; Universal Load Controller costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThermView Pro ships an update monthly, Universal Load Controller every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ThermView Pro versus Universal Load Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermView ProUniversal Load Controller
PriceFree — better$5.99
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Everbest Machinery Industry Co.,LtdHendrik Kaiser

In-app purchases

None

ThermView Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Universal Load Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThermView Pro free?
ThermView Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Load Controller free?
Universal Load Controller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThermView Pro or Universal Load Controller have ads?
Neither ThermView Pro nor Universal Load Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThermView Pro or Universal Load Controller?
ThermView Pro ships an update monthly, and Universal Load Controller every 2 weeks. Most recently, ThermView Pro was updated on September 9, 2026 and Universal Load Controller on August 28, 2026.

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