# TargetIR vs Night Vision

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TargetIR | Night Vision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targetir/id1579653456/reviews) | **[4.5 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-thermal-camera/id6692618890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **369** |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 113 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/688744536) | [Davros Pashayan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763634740) |

## What reviewers say

### TargetIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targetir/id1579653456)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Night Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-thermal-camera/id6692618890)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Vision Effect Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Night Vision Effect Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*