Comparison

FLIR Tools vs Lorex Cirrus

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

Head to head
About

FLIR Tools

This app allows professional thermographers to view and capture live infrared video and stills from select FLIR cameras on their mobile devices. It enables remote operation of cameras, data analysis, and report generation for thermal imaging inspections.

Highlights
  • Live infrared video streaming
  • Remote camera operation
  • Import and analyze thermal images
  • Measurement tools
  • Create and email reports
  • Image information display
  • Control camera settings
Features
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FLIR Tools Mobile - an intuitive app for FLIR cameras. FLIR Tools Mobile lets professional thermographers use an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to see and capture live, streaming infrared video and stills from select FLIR cameras. With FLIR Tools Mobile the camera can be stationed in one area and operated wirelessly from another – highly useful for IR inspections of energized equipment or performing IR surveys in hard-to-reach locations and harsh working environments. Streaming video and remote access also gives decision makers and others on your team a valuable opportunity to observe and collaborate in the thermal imaging process Using FLIR Tools Mobile, you can do one or more of the following: • Import images from your infrared camera • Lay out and move measurement tools on the image • Read out temperature measurements • Zoom in on images • On the iPhone/iPad, remotely take snapshots when a camera is connected • On the camera, take snapshots that will automatically be saved in the iPhone/iPad • Delete any images on the iPhone/iPad • Display an image’s GPS coordinates on maps • Create and e-mail imagesheets • Create and e-mail reports • Print imagesheets and reports to any AirPrint-enabled printer • Save images to iPhone/iPad photo library • Display image information, such as object parameters, text comments, file information, etc. • Play-back voice comments • Change level and span • Change general settings in the app • Change palette FLIR Tools Mobile lets you take control of the following features on selected cameras: • Auto and manual focus • Level and span • Color palettes • Temperature measurement analytics • Spot • Area box • Circle • Line • Parameter settings • Emissivity • Reflected temperature • Relative humidity • Atmospheric temperature • IR and visible light image blending • Picture-in-picture • Thermal fusion • Image storage • MPEG 4 video • Radiometric JPEG stills

About

Lorex Cirrus

Access live video feeds from multiple cameras remotely. Receive instant alerts for detected activities and review recorded footage. Manually record video, take snapshots, and manage your security system settings.

Highlights
  • Live remote video viewing
  • Instant push notifications
  • Playback recorded video
  • Manual video recording
  • Snapshot capture
  • Security system setup and control
Features
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With Lorex Cirrus: -View live remote video from multiple cameras -Receive instant push notifications -Play back recorded video to review detected activities -Manually record video -Take snapshots to send from your device -Set up and control your security system Compatible with select Lorex Security Systems and select HD Wire-free solutions.

Screenshots

FLIR Tools4 screens
Lorex Cirrus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lorex Cirrus at 66% against FLIR Tools's 18%. Lorex Cirrus also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (4K vs 19). FLIR Tools's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Lorex Cirrus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Cirrus has 4K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of FLIR Tools's written reviews are positive against 66% of Lorex Cirrus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLIR Tools ships an update monthly, Lorex Cirrus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FLIR Tools versus Lorex Cirrus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLIR ToolsLorex Cirrus
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (19 ratings)4.5 (4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.7% of reviews66.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings194K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLIR Systems AktiebolagLOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.

Customer experience

FLIR Tools

All ratings19 ratings
Positive10.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative78.9%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive17.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative72.6%

Lorex Cirrus

All ratings3,557 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews436 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative25.2%

User reviews

FLIR Tools

From 19 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📱 Works well with compatible cameras for image transfer
  • 🎨 Good editing tools for thermal image analysis
  • 📊 Useful for field reporting and client presentations
  • 🔧 Spot temperature measurement and annotation features
  • ⚡ Quick image review capability in the field

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Persistent connection issues with cameras
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • 📉 Significant loss of features after updates
  • 🚫 Limited device compatibility despite marketing
  • ⚠️ Poor remote control functionality

Lorex Cirrus

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Clear picture quality
  • 🔒 Reliable security system
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Wireless cameras convenient
  • 👍 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns
  • 🐛 Slow app performance
  • 🐛 Unreliable motion detection

Bugs and requests

FLIR Tools

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App fails to detect cameras on same network
  • Connection timeout errors when attempting to import
  • App crashes when creating or exporting reports
  • Freezing during image import process
  • Device discovery never locates camera
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  • Select-all function selects but provides no action options
  • App becomes unresponsive after connecting to camera
  • Images import multiple times from single transfer
  • Temperature readings display incorrectly (Celsius vs Fahrenheit mismatch)
  • App crashes on iOS 15 and newer versions
  • Bluetooth import creates duplicate files
  • Streaming feature non-functional
  • Images lose thermal data when imported from Photos app
  • Cannot open files from Files or Photos app
  • Screen jumps while typing report details
  • Imported images not sorted or grouped properly
  • Thermal image and visible image different sizes after toggle
  • Connection error with IP address entry
  • App unresponsive with ad-hoc WiFi connections
  • PDF generation crashes application
  • Camera display shows basic thermal image with no controls after upload

Requested features

17 requests
  • Restore remote control capabilities for camera adjustment
  • Enable bulk select-all and batch delete/save operations
  • Add image editing features (palette, level, span adjustments)
  • Restore multiple report templates and layout options
  • Support for Bluetooth connectivity on older cameras
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  • Video streaming functionality
  • Cloud integration with FLIR Ignite
  • Ability to edit reports after publishing
  • Remove or disable watermark option
  • Volume button support for remote image capture
  • Direct email/export functionality from app
  • Support for more camera models (C3-X, E6-XT, TG267, etc.)
  • Swipe and long-press multi-select for images
  • Auto-pairing with discovered devices
  • Better image organization and sorting
  • Emissivity editing capability
  • Notes/annotations for video files

Lorex Cirrus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cameras going offline randomly
  • Push notifications not working
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Blank screens when accessing cameras
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 18 update

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add option to disable motion alerts
  • Improve camera zoning functionality
  • Provide remote reboot capability
  • Allow selecting multiple cameras for playback
  • Add time stamp scrubbing in playback
Show 1 more
  • Improve app navigation and usability

In-app purchases

None

FLIR Tools

No in-app purchases

None

Lorex Cirrus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FLIR Tools free?
FLIR Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lorex Cirrus free?
Lorex Cirrus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FLIR Tools or Lorex Cirrus?
Lorex Cirrus is rated higher. FLIR Tools averages 1.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Lorex Cirrus averages 4.5 from 4K ratings.
Do FLIR Tools or Lorex Cirrus have ads?
Neither FLIR Tools nor Lorex Cirrus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FLIR Tools or Lorex Cirrus?
FLIR Tools ships an update monthly, and Lorex Cirrus every 5 months. Most recently, FLIR Tools was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lorex Cirrus on October 20, 2026.

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