# FLIR Tools vs Thermal Vision FX Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Thermal Vision FX Camera at 4.4 against FLIR Tools's 1.8. Thermal Vision FX Camera also leads on ratings volume (795 vs 19) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). FLIR Tools's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Thermal Vision FX Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermal Vision FX Camera has 795 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 21% of Thermal Vision FX Camera's.

FLIR Tools ships an update monthly, Thermal Vision FX Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLIR Tools | Thermal Vision FX Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flir-tools/id511247887/reviews) | **[4.4 (795 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-vision-fx-camera-itvc/id6444025764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **795** |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | **21.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 192 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FLIR Systems Aktiebolag](https://appshunter.io/developer/408612990) | [Masaharu Tsukamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/939316877) |

## 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


### Thermal Vision FX Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-vision-fx-camera-itvc/id6444025764)

Apply real-time thermal-style heat vision filters to your camera feed. Enhance your photos and videos with unique visual effects. Supports standard iOS screen recording for video capture.

**Highlights:** Real-time thermal vision filters, Live heat imaging effects, Video recording via iOS screen recording, Photo and video enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 💫 Magic
- 🔍 Detected heat signatures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not work
- 💤 Only shows light, not heat
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔍 Not a real thermal camera
- 🤔 Doesn't work in the dark

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes
- Freezes
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Exit full screen mode
- Night vision mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FLIR Tools free?

FLIR Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thermal Vision FX Camera free?

Thermal Vision FX Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FLIR Tools or Thermal Vision FX Camera?

Thermal Vision FX Camera is rated higher. FLIR Tools averages 1.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Thermal Vision FX Camera averages 4.4 from 795 ratings.

### Do FLIR Tools or Thermal Vision FX Camera have ads?

Thermal Vision FX Camera shows ads; FLIR Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, FLIR Tools or Thermal Vision FX Camera?

FLIR Tools ships an update monthly, and Thermal Vision FX Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, FLIR Tools was updated on October 26, 2026 and Thermal Vision FX Camera on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*