Comparison

Softricks iDig vs Thermal Viewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Softricks iDig

Features
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iDig is a suite of products - with a robust 20 endpoint API at the base, Mobild apps, an AI Agent and a MCP Server - all serving a This is an iPhone App, which presents a unified view of DNS Resolution, Records and WHOIS information for a domain in an easy-to-understand way. It does not simply dump the raw output of the 'dig' command in UNIX. The Softricks iDig API that the App uses, fires off multiple requests and compiles data and provides diagnostics. The API also provides a Batch feature with async jobs to process bulk Domain queries. Here's a clean feature list for iDig: DNS Lookup & Resolution - Query all major record types: A, NS, SOA, DS, TXT, CNAME, CAA, SRV, TLSA, HTTPS, SVCB - Nameserver override support for targeted queries - DNSSEC, reverse lookup, and authoritative query options - Resolution health diagnostics with status codes (ok, nxdomain, servfail, etc.) DNSSEC - Full chain-of-trust validation (Root → TLD → domain) - DNSKEY inventory with KSK/ZSK breakdown and key tags - RRSIG expiry tracking with days-remaining alerts - Algorithm assessment with migration recommendations - Rollover readiness and DS-at-parent verification Email Security Auditing - SPF analysis: syntax, qualifier strength, DNS lookup count enforcement - DKIM probing across common and provider-inferred selectors - DMARC policy evaluation: none/quarantine/reject, reporting addresses, alignment - BIMI record detection with logo URL and VMC validation - Overall A–F deliverability grade with prioritized fix recommendations SSL/TLS & DANE - Certificate inspection: validity, expiry, SANs, issuer, domain match - Upcoming expiry warnings at 7, 30, and 90-day thresholds - DANE/TLSA cross-validation against live certificate hashes - Support for all four TLSA usage types (PKIX-TA, PKIX-EE, DANE-TA, DANE-EE) DNS Propagation & Zone Health - Propagation checks across 16 global resolvers simultaneously - Zone consistency auditing across all authoritative nameservers - AXFR zone transfer vulnerability detection - TTL advisory with migration readiness scoring and step-by-step lowering schedule Domain Intelligence - Parsed WHOIS with registrar, lifecycle dates, domain age, and expiry countdown - EPP/registrar lock status with plain-English status code decoding - IP geolocation with ISP, ASN, hosting detection, and timezone - IP blacklist/DNSBL checks across Spamhaus, Barracuda, SpamCop, SORBS, and more Infrastructure Discovery - Subdomain discovery probing ~70 common names plus Certificate Transparency logs - MX health checks with 35+ mail provider detection and RFC compliance validation - HTTP/HTTPS reachability with full redirect chain and HSTS inspection - Full domain diagnosis aggregating resolution and DNSSEC health in one call Developer & Integration Features - Async batch processing for up to 100 domains per request - Token scopes for API, mobile, agent, and MCP use cases - Plan tiers: Free, Pro, Business, and Unlimited - RESTful JSON API with full OpenAPI 3.1 spec

About

Thermal Viewer

Analyze radiometric thermal images directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This app supports various thermal image formats and offers detailed temperature analysis, including spot, box, and ellipse measurements. It allows for live re-analysis and export of data and settings, all while keeping your images private and offline.

Highlights
  • Analyze radiometric thermal images
  • Supports multiple thermal file formats
  • Tap to read exact temperature
  • Add spot, box, ellipse, and line measurements
  • Live re-analysis with adjustable parameters
  • Visible-light blend and MSX-style overlay
  • Export temperature matrix to CSV
  • Batch export of images and settings
Features
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Thermal Viewer opens and analyzes radiometric thermal images right on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No Windows PC, no camera accessory, and no account. Searching for "FLIR Tools for Mac" or a SmartView alternative? This is the native app you have been missing. FLIR discontinued its Mac software and Fluke's mobile viewer is no longer maintained. Thermal Viewer fills that gap, fully offline. WORKS WITH • FLIR radiometric JPEG: E-series, T-series, Cx, FLIR ONE, CAT phones • Fluke IS2 files • Radiometric TIFF (ResearchIR, Vue / Duo Pro R) • InfiRay / P2 Pro thermal JPEG • DJI thermal JPEG (image and capture parameters) • Plain thermal JPEGs EVERY PIXEL IS A TEMPERATURE Tap anywhere to read the exact temperature. Add spot, box, ellipse and line measurements with min / avg / max, and Delta-T between any two of them. PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS • 8 color palettes plus your camera's own palette • Level/span with histogram, isotherms, automatic hot and cold markers • Live re-analysis: change emissivity, reflected temperature and distance, and temperatures recompute instantly • Visible-light blend, picture-in-picture, and MSX-style edge overlay • °C / °F / K • Full camera, lens, GPS and parameter inspector EXPORT & BATCH • Export the full temperature matrix to CSV • Export rendered images (PNG) and reproducible analysis settings (JSON) • Hotspot Triage: scan a whole folder and flag every image above your threshold • Batch export PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your device. Your images never leave your phone: no cloud, no account, no tracking. Thermal Viewer is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FLIR, Teledyne, Fluke, DJI, or InfiRay. Brand names are used only to indicate supported file formats. Privacy Policy: https://rush.tools/privacy Terms of Use: https://rush.tools/terms

Screenshots

Softricks iDig4 screens
Thermal Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Softricks iDig and Thermal Viewer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Softricks iDig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Thermal Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Softricks iDig ships an update every 10 days, Thermal Viewer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Softricks iDig versus Thermal Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoftricks iDigThermal Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB35 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSoftricks Inc.Rush Tools LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Softricks iDig

One-time1
  • iDig Pro$9.99
3 purchases

Thermal Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Softricks iDig free?
Softricks iDig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thermal Viewer free?
Thermal Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Softricks iDig or Thermal Viewer have ads?
Neither Softricks iDig nor Thermal Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Softricks iDig or Thermal Viewer?
Softricks iDig ships an update every 10 days, and Thermal Viewer every 6 days. Most recently, Softricks iDig was updated on October 6, 2026 and Thermal Viewer on October 18, 2026.

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