# TargetIR vs Thermal Camera Night Vision FX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TargetIR at none against Thermal Camera Night Vision FX's 2. TargetIR also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Thermal Camera Night Vision FX's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (117 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thermal Camera Night Vision FX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TargetIR asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for TargetIR against 4.2 for Thermal Camera Night Vision FX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermal Camera Night Vision FX has 117 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of TargetIR's written reviews are positive against 20% of Thermal Camera Night Vision FX's.

TargetIR ships an update every 5 weeks, Thermal Camera Night Vision FX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TargetIR | Thermal Camera Night Vision FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targetir/id1579653456/reviews) | **[4.2 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-camera-night-vision-fx/id6751165644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/688744536) | [Mehmet Ali Demir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631537417) |

## 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


### Thermal Camera Night Vision FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-camera-night-vision-fx/id6751165644)

Simulate thermal and night vision camera effects for creative photos and videos. Explore various color palettes and filters to produce unique, futuristic visuals for social media or artistic projects. This app offers on-device processing for privacy and fast performance.

**Highlights:** Thermal camera filters, Night vision effect, Creative filters (Glitch, Red), High-quality photo/video recording (HD, Full HD, 4K), High frame rate video (up to 120fps), On-device processing, Smart gallery with sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TargetIR free?

TargetIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thermal Camera Night Vision FX free?

Thermal Camera Night Vision FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TargetIR or Thermal Camera Night Vision FX?

Thermal Camera Night Vision FX is rated higher. TargetIR averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Thermal Camera Night Vision FX averages 4.2 from 117 ratings.

### Do TargetIR or Thermal Camera Night Vision FX have ads?

Neither TargetIR nor Thermal Camera Night Vision FX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TargetIR or Thermal Camera Night Vision FX?

TargetIR ships an update every 5 weeks, and Thermal Camera Night Vision FX fortnightly. Most recently, TargetIR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Thermal Camera Night Vision FX on November 8, 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.*