Comparison

TEC RESNET vs HIKMICRO Viewer

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

Head to head
About

TEC RESNET

This app simplifies compliance with RESNET airtightness testing standards. It allows users to input blower door data, calculate results, record building information, and email HTML reports. Project files can be geotagged, time-stamped, and linked to photos.

Highlights
  • RESNET compliance
  • Blower door data entry
  • Test result calculation
  • Customer/building info recording
  • HTML report emailing
  • Geotagging and time stamping
  • Photo linking
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The TEC RESNET application makes it easy to comply with the data collection and reporting requirements of the RESNET One Point Airtightness Test, as specified in Chapter 8, Section 802.5 of the RESNET Performance Testing Standards. The application is designed to be used with Blower Door airtightness testing equipment manufactured by The Energy Conservatory (TEC). TEC RESNET allows the user to enter the required Blower Door airtightness data, calculate test results, record customer and building information, display test results and email an HTML report. In addition, project files can be geotagged, time stamped and a single photograph from the camera roll can be linked to the project file. Finally, the application can email a project test file that is compatible with TEC's TECTITE 4.0 Blower Door Test Analysis software.

About

HIKMICRO Viewer

Stream live infrared video, analyze thermal images, and generate reports wirelessly from your mobile device. This app allows remote operation of thermal cameras for safe and efficient inspection in challenging environments.

Highlights
  • Wireless thermal camera streaming
  • Thermal image and video analysis
  • Remote camera control
  • Report generation and sharing
  • Import stored camera files
  • Adjust thermal parameters
Features
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The HIKMICRO Viewer is a powerful and intuitive mobile application designed to help users wirelessly stream video, analyze thermal images and video, quickly create reports and share with customers and coworkers in the field. It allows you to import stored files from the camera to the mobile device. Use the app to thermally adjust levels and spans with one touch, change color palettes, adjust parameters, and more. It allows thermographers to view and capture live streaming infrared video and still images from select HIKMICRO thermal imaging cameras using a mobile device. With the HIKMICRO Viewer, the thermal imager can be placed in an area and operated wirelessly from a distance - helping infrared detection work safely in hard-to-reach locations and harsh work environments. Streaming video and remote access also provide opportunities for decision-makers and others on the team to observe and collaborate during IR surveys. With a powerful reports function, you can efficiently generate reports for your clients in the field. You can do the followings with the HIKMICRO Viewer app: • Scan and Connect Easily • Device Firmware Upgrade • Download On-Device Images and Sharing • Screen Stream Mirroring from your HIKMICRO camera • Remotely control your HIKMICRO camera • Image manipulation and analysis • Quickly generate reports and share them via email • Turn screen rotation on and off • Get Online Support Services and more.

Screenshots

TEC RESNET4 screens
HIKMICRO Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TEC RESNET at 100% against HIKMICRO Viewer's 32%. TEC RESNET also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). HIKMICRO Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

TEC RESNET holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HIKMICRO Viewer has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TEC RESNET's written reviews are positive against 32% of HIKMICRO Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TEC RESNET ships an update every 3 months, HIKMICRO Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TEC RESNET versus HIKMICRO Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTEC RESNETHIKMICRO Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.6 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better32.4% of reviews
Number of ratings119 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Energy ConservatoryHangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

TEC RESNET

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HIKMICRO Viewer

All ratings19 ratings
Positive31.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative57.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative62.2%

In-app purchases

None

TEC RESNET

No in-app purchases

None

HIKMICRO Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TEC RESNET free?
TEC RESNET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HIKMICRO Viewer free?
HIKMICRO Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TEC RESNET or HIKMICRO Viewer?
TEC RESNET is rated higher. TEC RESNET averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HIKMICRO Viewer averages 2.6 from 19 ratings.
Do TEC RESNET or HIKMICRO Viewer have ads?
Neither TEC RESNET nor HIKMICRO Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TEC RESNET or HIKMICRO Viewer?
TEC RESNET ships an update every 3 months, and HIKMICRO Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, TEC RESNET was updated on June 5, 2026 and HIKMICRO Viewer on September 19, 2026.

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