TargetIR vs Thermal Xplorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TargetIR
This app connects to a thermal imager device via Wi-Fi, allowing users to view high-definition thermal images in real-time. It offers full remote control for taking photos, recording videos, and accessing the device's image library for sharing.
- Real-time HD thermal image preview
- Remote control of thermal imager functions
- Take photos and record videos
- Access and share image library
- Wi-Fi device connectivity
Read full descriptionHide full description
TargetIR, Thermal imaging night vision exclusive mobile terminal APP. By connecting the device to Wi-Fi, users can preview high-definition images of the thermalimager in real time and remotely control it with full functions. In addition to taking photos and recording videos, this APP can also remotely obtain the image library of the thermal imager and share it with other application platforms at any time. It is a mobile APP that truly realizes full-function remote transmission and control.
Thermal Xplorer
View real-time thermal images from compatible outdoor cameras via WiFi. This app allows for remote capture, video recording, and easy sharing of thermal imaging data, useful for both day and night observation.
- Real-time thermal image viewing
- WiFi connection to cameras
- Remote capture functionality
- Video recording
- Image and video sharing
Read full descriptionHide full description
Thermal Xplorer is suitable for Uni-trend UTxM Series products - outdoor thermal imaging camera. View thermal images in real time via WiFi connection. Learn what's going on in daytime, and nighttime through thermal imaging. With remote capture, video recording and other functions, it is convenient to view pictures, video and share.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TargetIR at 4.1 against Thermal Xplorer's 1.8. TargetIR also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%). Thermal Xplorer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TargetIR holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of TargetIR's written reviews are positive against 0% of Thermal Xplorer's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | TargetIR | Thermal Xplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better | 1.8 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd. | UNI-TREND TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
TargetIR
Thermal Xplorer
In-app purchases
TargetIR
No in-app purchases
Thermal Xplorer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TargetIR free?
Is Thermal Xplorer free?
Which has better reviews, TargetIR or Thermal Xplorer?
Do TargetIR or Thermal Xplorer have ads?
Which is updated more often, TargetIR or Thermal Xplorer?
Other comparisons
