Comparison

FLIR Tools vs InstaDateFix

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

InstaDateFix

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Insta Date Fix is a simple utility for correcting and completing image information in your Photo Library. For photos exported from the Insta360 app, it can recover the actual capture date and time from the description embedded in the file, showing a preview before applying the change. It can also geotag photos and videos using a GPX track. Items are matched by date and time, with location interpolation and automatic stop detection. Existing coordinates are preserved unless you explicitly choose to overwrite them. Key features: - Select multiple photos and videos - Recover dates from IPTC/TIFF information in compatible Insta360 photos - Update dates and times in your Photo Library - Import GPX tracks - Geotag photos and videos independently - Choose the capture time zone - Process everything entirely on your device The app requires no account, contains no advertising, and does not collect personal data. Insta Date Fix is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Insta360.

Screenshots

FLIR Tools4 screens
InstaDateFix1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: InstaDateFix at every 4 days against FLIR Tools's monthly. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLIR Tools ships an update monthly, InstaDateFix every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FLIR Tools versus InstaDateFix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLIR ToolsInstaDateFix
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLIR Systems AktiebolagGiuseppe La Guardia

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

InstaDateFix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FLIR Tools

No in-app purchases

None

InstaDateFix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FLIR Tools free?
FLIR Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InstaDateFix free?
InstaDateFix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FLIR Tools or InstaDateFix have ads?
Neither FLIR Tools nor InstaDateFix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FLIR Tools or InstaDateFix?
FLIR Tools ships an update monthly, and InstaDateFix every 4 days. Most recently, FLIR Tools was updated on October 14, 2026 and InstaDateFix on October 7, 2026.

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