Comparison

TargetIR vs Night Vision

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Night Vision

Experience the night with a realistic green filter, transforming your photos and videos with a classic night vision effect. Explore multiple viewing modes to simulate goggles, binoculars, and scopes. Capture and share your nocturnal creations easily.

Highlights
  • Realistic green night vision filter
  • Multiple viewing modes (goggles, binoculars, scopes)
  • Capture and share photos/videos
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Enhance visual content with nocturnal look
Features
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Unlock the mysteries of the night with Night Vision Effect, an app that brings a classic night vision experience to your phone using a realistic green filter. Night Vision Made Easy: View your surroundings in true night vision style, with an authentic green tint. Perfect for enhancing your photos and videos with a distinct nocturnal look. Multiple Viewing Modes: Recreate the experience of using night vision goggles, binoculars, and scopes. Each mode delivers a unique perspective, providing a more immersive and realistic night vision effect. Create and Share: Capture and easily share your night vision photos and videos with friends or across social media platforms. Simple, Intuitive Interface: Designed for ease of use, you can quickly navigate the app and apply night vision effects without any technical knowledge. Night Vision Effect is ideal for anyone fascinated by the night or looking to add a striking, green-filtered style to their visual content. Download now and step into the night vision world! Subscribe for Full Access: $4.99 per week, cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/davrospashyan-policy?v=2

Screenshots

TargetIR4 screens
Night Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Night Vision at 75% against TargetIR's 28%. Night Vision also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). TargetIR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Night Vision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TargetIR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Night Vision holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Vision has 369 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of TargetIR's written reviews are positive against 75% of Night Vision's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TargetIR ships an update every 5 weeks, Night Vision every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TargetIR versus Night Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTargetIRNight Vision
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)4.5 (369 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8369 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd.Davros Pashayan

Customer experience

TargetIR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative60.0%

Night Vision

All ratings237 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

TargetIR

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Night Vision

Subscriptions2
  • Night Vision Effect Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Night Vision Effect Pro$4.997 Days

Questions

Is TargetIR free?
TargetIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Night Vision free?
Night Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TargetIR or Night Vision?
Night Vision is rated higher. TargetIR averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Night Vision averages 4.5 from 369 ratings.
Do TargetIR or Night Vision have ads?
Neither TargetIR nor Night Vision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TargetIR or Night Vision?
TargetIR ships an update every 5 weeks, and Night Vision every 3 days. Most recently, TargetIR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Night Vision on November 4, 2026.

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