Comparison

IR explorer vs MGS Radio Codec Camera

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

Head to head
About

IR explorer

This app transforms your smartphone into an infrared camera, allowing you to see objects emitting heat in dark environments. It offers clear imaging, various filter effects, and real-time temperature detection for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.

Highlights
  • Infrared camera functionality
  • Clear night vision imaging
  • Temperature detection
  • Multiple filter effects
  • Hot spot tracking
  • Laser pointing function
Features
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Why choose us? The infrared camera mainly realizes day and night conversion through infrared filters. We use advanced technology and materials to make excellent optical components. The algorithm of infiraySearch APP can clearly see objects with radiating infrared rays in a dark environment, and the picture quality is clear and sharp. , which can meet the needs of most outdoor enthusiasts. At the same time, we provide a variety of filter effects, the color effect of the picture is more abundant. Not only that, but also through the temperature detection function of the infiraySearch APP, the temperature changes of the surrounding environment can be captured in real time, which makes the Sky Eye T2-Search more playable. What are our advantages?  1. Plug and play, easy to use Tianyan T2-Search can be connected to a smartphone, weighs less than 20 grams, and is easy to carry and use.  2. Ultra-low power consumption Ultra-low power consumption, no battery design, long-term standby when used with smart phones. 3. High pixel, high frame rate, clear and smooth imaging Ultra-long detection range: using high-definition lens, human body can be recognized even at a distance of 150 meters; the frame rate is up to 25Hz, the image quality is smooth and will not freeze; multiple filters are provided Effect, red hair mode for quick target identification.  4. Professional patented algorithm Professional night vision image algorithm: high light heat source, easy to identify the target; hot spot tracking: using mesh, so that the target has nowhere to hide.  5. Laser Grip Smartphone with T2-Search and ergonomically designed grip with laser pointing function can quickly and accurately determine the target position.

About

MGS Radio Codec Camera

Capture humorous parody photos of game wireless call screens. This camera app automatically detects faces and places them onto simulated call interfaces. Easily take and save your creations with simple button presses.

Highlights
  • Parody game wireless call screen photos
  • Automatic face detection
  • REC button for taking pictures
  • SAVE button for storing images
  • Cosplay parody camcoder
Features
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This is a camera app that lets you take parody photos of game wireless call screens. It automatically detects faces and displays them on the screen. Press the REC button to take a picture, and press the SAVE button to save it.

Screenshots

IR explorer4 screens
MGS Radio Codec Camera1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MGS Radio Codec Camera at 4.8 against IR explorer's 3.1. MGS Radio Codec Camera also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 27%). IR explorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MGS Radio Codec Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of IR explorer's written reviews are positive against 67% of MGS Radio Codec Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IR explorer ships an update fortnightly, MGS Radio Codec Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IR explorer versus MGS Radio Codec Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIR explorerMGS Radio Codec Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (49 ratings)4.8 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better25
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInfiRay Technologies Co.,Ltd.Masaharu Tsukamoto

Customer experience

IR explorer

All ratings38 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative44.7%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive27.4%
Neutral11.9%
Negative60.7%

MGS Radio Codec Camera

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

IR explorer

No in-app purchases

None

MGS Radio Codec Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IR explorer free?
IR explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MGS Radio Codec Camera free?
MGS Radio Codec Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IR explorer or MGS Radio Codec Camera?
MGS Radio Codec Camera is rated higher. IR explorer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while MGS Radio Codec Camera averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.
Do IR explorer or MGS Radio Codec Camera have ads?
MGS Radio Codec Camera shows ads; IR explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, IR explorer or MGS Radio Codec Camera?
IR explorer ships an update fortnightly, and MGS Radio Codec Camera every 2 months. Most recently, IR explorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and MGS Radio Codec Camera on October 24, 2026.

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