FLIR Tools vs Thermlapse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live infrared video streaming
- Remote camera operation
- Import and analyze thermal images
- Measurement tools
- Create and email reports
- Image information display
- Control camera settings
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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
Thermlapse
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Capture radiometric thermal time-lapses with your FLIR ONE. Monitor heat loss, HVAC cycles, and equipment warm-up — with full temperature data in every frame. Thermlapse turns your FLIR ONE camera into a professional thermal monitoring station. Set an interval, press record, and walk away — the app captures a full radiometric image automatically at every tick, preserving complete temperature data for every frame. NO OTHER iOS APP DOES THIS. The FLIR ONE app's time-lapse is buried and non-configurable. Vernier Thermal Analysis no longer supports FLIR ONE Edge or USB-C cameras. Thermlapse is purpose-built for the professional who needs unattended, long-duration thermal capture. WHAT YOU CAN DO ▸ BUILDING DIAGNOSTICS Track heat loss patterns through a wall section over an 8-hour workday. Set a 5-minute interval, mount your phone, go do other work. Return to a complete radiometric sequence showing exactly when and where the thermal envelope failed. ▸ HVAC SYSTEM VERIFICATION Document heating and cooling cycles at 30-second intervals to confirm a system is cycling properly. Every frame contains real temperature data — not just a pretty image — so you can measure exact duct temperatures in post-analysis with FLIR Tools. ▸ EQUIPMENT WARM-UP PROFILES Capture machinery from cold start to operating temperature. A 10-second interval over 30 minutes gives you 180 radiometric frames that tell the complete thermal story of a motor, transformer, or mechanical assembly. ▸ SOLAR AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Track solar heating of a roof, facade, or material sample throughout the day. Configurable intervals from 1 minute to 1 hour let you compress an entire day into a compact sequence. KEY FEATURES ◆ RADIOMETRIC CAPTURE Every image saves full 14-bit radiometric temperature data as a standard JPEG. Open any frame later in FLIR Tools, ResearchIR, or FLIR Ignite and measure temperatures at any pixel — hours or days after the capture session. ◆ CONFIGURABLE INTERVALS Set intervals in seconds, minutes, or hours — from 0.15 seconds to 12 hours per frame. No other FLIR ONE companion app offers this range. ◆ ALL FLIR ONE CAMERAS SUPPORTED • FLIR ONE Classic (Lightning) • FLIR ONE with USB-C • FLIR ONE Edge (Bluetooth/wireless) • FLIR ONE Edge Pro (Bluetooth/wireless, extended range to 400°C) ◆ AUTO-RECONNECTION If a wireless camera drops connection mid-session, Thermlapse retries up to 5 times automatically. Your session keeps going. ◆ LIVE THERMAL VIEW See a real-time thermal stream with your choice of 12 color palettes: Iron, Rainbow, Arctic, Lava, Gray, Wheel, Double Rainbow, Blackhot, and more. ◆ 5 FUSION MODES IR Only, MSX (thermal with edge enhancement), Visual Only, Alpha Blend, and Thermal Fusion (temperature-threshold blending). ◆ TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Drag a cursor anywhere on the live image to see exact temperature. Min and max temperatures update in real time across the whole scene. ◆ VIDEO EXPORT Convert any captured sequence directly to MP4 at 15, 30, or 60 FPS. One tap to share the final timelapse video. ◆ SESSION MANAGEMENT Named photo albums (FLIR_001, FLIR_002…) organize every session automatically. Session statistics show total frames, duration, and storage used. ◆ SCREEN MANAGEMENT Display auto-dims during recording to preserve your phone's battery during long unattended sessions. PRIVACY All data is stored locally on your device. No cloud upload, no analytics, no user tracking of any kind. REQUIRES A physical FLIR ONE camera (Classic, Edge, or Edge Pro). This app does not work with the iOS Simulator or without a connected FLIR ONE device. Compatible with iPhone and iPad running iOS 15.0 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FLIR Tools at Free against Thermlapse's $9.99. Thermlapse's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
FLIR Tools is free to download; Thermlapse costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FLIR Tools ships an update monthly, Thermlapse every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FLIR Tools | Thermlapse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 1.8 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FLIR Systems Aktiebolag | Corey Thomas Slick |
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
Thermlapse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FLIR Tools
No in-app purchases
Thermlapse
No in-app purchases









