Comparison

FLIR Tools vs NV Plus

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

NV Plus

Control your night vision device wirelessly via Wi-Fi. Remotely adjust settings, capture photos and videos, and manage media files stored on the device's TF card. View, download, and delete content directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control via Wi-Fi
  • Remote menu parameter settings
  • Remote photo and video capture
  • View, download, and delete media files
  • Access TF card content remotely
Features
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Turn on the WIFI of the night vision device. After the mobile phone is connected to the night vision device, open the NV Plus APP to perform wireless remote operation; 1. Set the menu parameters in the night vision device remotely; 2. The night vision device can be remotely controlled to take photos and video; 3. You can directly view all photos and video files taken in the TF card of the night vision device; 4. Photos or video files can be viewed, downloaded and deleted;

Screenshots

FLIR Tools4 screens
NV Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FLIR Tools at 1.8 against NV Plus's 1.0. FLIR Tools also leads on review sentiment (18% vs 0%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). NV Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). 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

FLIR Tools holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FLIR Tools has 19 ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of NV Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLIR Tools ships an update monthly, NV Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FLIR Tools versus NV Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLIR ToolsNV Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (19 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLIR Systems AktiebolagGD Digital Limited

Customer experience

FLIR Tools

All ratings19 ratings
Positive10.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative78.9%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative72.8%

NV Plus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

NV Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FLIR Tools

No in-app purchases

None

NV Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FLIR Tools free?
FLIR Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NV Plus free?
NV Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FLIR Tools or NV Plus?
FLIR Tools is rated higher. FLIR Tools averages 1.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while NV Plus averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do FLIR Tools or NV Plus have ads?
Neither FLIR Tools nor NV Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FLIR Tools or NV Plus?
FLIR Tools ships an update monthly, and NV Plus every 2 months. Most recently, FLIR Tools was updated on September 21, 2026 and NV Plus on June 6, 2026.

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