# FLIR Tools vs Thermography Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Thermography Camera at 4.1 against FLIR Tools's 1.8. Thermography Camera also leads on 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, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Thermography Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of FLIR Tools's written reviews are positive against 10% of Thermography Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FLIR Tools ships an update monthly, Thermography Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLIR Tools | Thermography Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flir-tools/id511247887/reviews) | **[4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermography-camera/id6505010899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **17.7% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 192 MB | 32 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) | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) |

## 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


### Thermography Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermography-camera/id6505010899)

Simulate infrared thermography camera effects on your photos with pseudo-color conversion. Easily apply interesting visual filters to your images for unique artistic processing. Note that this app cannot actually detect heat.

**Highlights:** Pseudo-color conversion, Infrared thermography simulation, Photo effects, Image processing, Artistic filters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FLIR Tools free?

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

### Is Thermography Camera free?

Thermography Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FLIR Tools or Thermography Camera?

Thermography Camera is rated higher. FLIR Tools averages 1.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Thermography Camera averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do FLIR Tools or Thermography Camera have ads?

Thermography Camera shows ads; FLIR Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, FLIR Tools or Thermography Camera?

FLIR Tools ships an update monthly, and Thermography Camera every 2 months. Most recently, FLIR Tools was updated on October 14, 2026 and Thermography Camera on October 17, 2026.

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