TargetIR vs Thermal Imager
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
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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 Imager
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The Thermal Imager application is used to connect the infrared thermal imager. After installing this application on an iPhone, you can communicate with the thermal imager via Wi-Fi and use the tools provided by the application to perform functions such as temperature analysis of the images.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TargetIR at every 5 weeks against Thermal Imager's every 30 months. TargetIR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TargetIR ships an update every 5 weeks, Thermal Imager every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TargetIR | Thermal Imager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd. | Smart iMeters |
In-app purchases
TargetIR
No in-app purchases
Thermal Imager
No in-app purchases
