Thermal Light vs TAS Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thermal Light
This app measures the temperature of extremely hot objects by analyzing the light they emit. It's designed for users working with materials like iron, steel, and copper, offering a cost-effective alternative to specialized thermometers.
- Measures temperatures from 1000F to 2700F
- Uses black body radiation analysis
- Calibrated against certified IR thermometer
- Cost-effective alternative to IR thermometers
- Supports iron, steel, and ceramics
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Thermal Light is the first of its kind app that uses black body radiation of an object (iron/steel, copper, ceramics) to determine temperatures between 1000F and 2700F. Very hot objects irradiate light; the app uses this light to determine the temperature between 1000 and 2700F. The app has been calibrated against a certified IR thermometer. Why spend $900 for an IR or optical thermometer when you can convert your iPhone to do the same thing? This is great for knowing the temperature of your steel for working. Temperature increments are 50F. Please go to support website for more details at http://houseofficer.com/forgingtemperature
TAS Viewer
This application provides tools for the secondary analysis of infrared imaging data. It allows users to examine and interpret thermal images for various purposes.
- Infrared imaging secondary analysis
- Thermal image interpretation
- Data examination tools
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TAS Viewer is an app for infrared imaging secondary analysis.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TAS Viewer at 100% against Thermal Light's 50%. TAS Viewer also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Thermal Light's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On 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
TAS Viewer is free to download; Thermal Light costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thermal Light ships an update weekly, TAS Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thermal Light | TAS Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crystal Clear Solutions | 红杰 李 |
Customer experience
Thermal Light
TAS Viewer
In-app purchases
Thermal Light
No in-app purchases
TAS Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Thermal Light free?
Is TAS Viewer free?
Do Thermal Light or TAS Viewer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Thermal Light or TAS Viewer?
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