# FLIR Tools vs NV Plus

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLIR Tools | NV Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flir-tools/id511247887/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nv-plus/id1523617014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **17.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 192 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FLIR Systems Aktiebolag](https://appshunter.io/developer/408612990) | [GD Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/911685497) |

## What reviewers say

### FLIR Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flir-tools/id511247887)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### NV Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nv-plus/id1523617014)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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