# Thermal P2 vs Thermal Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Thermal Camera at 4.3 against Thermal P2's 2.0. Thermal Camera also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 11%) and ratings volume (429 vs 29). Thermal P2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thermal Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Thermal P2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thermal Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermal Camera has 429 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Thermal P2's written reviews are positive against 30% of Thermal Camera's.

Thermal P2 ships an update fortnightly, Thermal Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thermal P2 | Thermal Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-p2/id6446384113/reviews) | **[4.3 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-camera-night-vision/id6450264889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **429** |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 19 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raysen Microsystem Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738384120) | [Saken Erzhanev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692552059) |

## What reviewers say

### Thermal P2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-p2/id6446384113)

This professional thermal camera connects to your smartphone for plug-and-play temperature measurement. It's ideal for both personal and industrial use, from inspecting household utilities to diagnosing equipment issues.

**Highlights:** Ultra-small professional thermal camera, 12μm high-performance infrared detector, Self-developed ASIC chip, Compact size, lightweight, low power consumption, Plug-and-play smartphone connection, Accurate temperature measurement, Heat map analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thermal Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-camera-night-vision/id6450264889)

Transform ordinary videos into extraordinary visual experiences with a variety of unique effects like thermal, night vision, and x-ray. Record new footage or import existing videos, preview effects in real-time, and easily save or share your creations.

**Highlights:** Capture or import videos, Thermal, night vision, x-ray effects, Psychedelic video filters, Real-time effect preview, Save and share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thermal Cam Premium Week Promo | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Thermal Camera Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Thermal Camera Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Thermal Camera Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Users love the app's core functionality when it works
- 💾 Ability to save thermal images to phone
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Visually appealing thermal effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall and subscription model
- 🚫 Limited free version functionality
- ❌ App doesn't work as advertised thermal camera
- 🔍 Detects light, not actual heat/temperature
- 😤 Misleading free-to-play presentation

**Reported bugs**

- Thermal video upload fails
- App doesn't detect heat from hands/objects
- Only applies visual filters instead of thermal detection
- Crashes or freezes on certain iPhone models (12 mini reported)
- Misleading 'Get' button that leads to paywall instead of free access

**Requested features**

- Functional free trial or demo mode before requiring payment
- Clear pricing disclosure before download
- Actual thermal imaging capability, not just filters
- Better documentation on how to use limited free features
- Real temperature detection functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thermal P2 free?

Thermal P2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thermal Camera free?

Thermal Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thermal P2 or Thermal Camera?

Thermal Camera is rated higher. Thermal P2 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Thermal Camera averages 4.3 from 429 ratings.

### Do Thermal P2 or Thermal Camera have ads?

Neither Thermal P2 nor Thermal Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thermal P2 or Thermal Camera?

Thermal P2 ships an update fortnightly, and Thermal Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Thermal P2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Thermal Camera on November 3, 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.*