Comparison

Fluke iSee vs Thermal Effect

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

Head to head
About

Fluke iSee

This application connects to a thermal camera accessory to measure temperature and perform thermal imaging detection on your smart device. It's useful for inspections, field observations, and even educational purposes, revealing the hidden world of temperature.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature measurement
  • Thermal imaging detection
  • Connects via Lightning interface
  • Portable and on-the-go use
  • Suitable for inspections and education
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Using Fluke iSee™ IOS application with the Fluke iSee™ Mobile Thermal Camera - TC01B, temperature can be measured and thermal imaging detection can be carried out anytime and anywhere just through the Lightning interface of smart devices. It is widely used in the electrical and mechanical equipment inspection, outdoor detection service, household HVAC inspection, field observation, and even children education, which uncovers the invisible world of temperature.

About

Thermal Effect

Explore the world through a thermal lens with this app. It transforms your photos and videos with various heat vision effects, emulating different thermal imaging devices. Easily create and share unique visual content.

Highlights
  • Thermal imaging effects
  • Heat vision filters
  • Multiple viewing modes
  • Photo and video enhancement
  • Easy to use interface
  • Share creations
Features
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Discover the unseen with Infra Vision Filter, an app designed to bring the intriguing world of thermal imaging to your phone. Transform the way you view your surroundings with our range of heat vision effects. Thermal Vision Made Easy: Experience the world through a thermal lens, unveiling a spectrum of temperatures in vibrant colors. Ideal for adding a unique, thermal touch to your photos and videos. Multiple Viewing Modes: Emulate the view from various thermal imaging devices, such as binoculars, thermal scopes, and heat vision goggles. Each mode offers a distinct thermal perspective, enhancing the realism of your images. Create and Share: Share your thermal vision creations with friends or on social media platforms. Simple and Intuitive Interface: Designed for user convenience, easily navigate through the app to explore thermal effect. No technical knowledge required. Infra Vision Filter is perfect for those fascinated by thermal imaging or looking to add an extraordinary flair to their visual content. Download now and step into a visually vibrant thermal world! Subscribe to get full access: $4.99 per week, cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://artounohanyan.neocities.org/privacy_policy_v3 Support: https://artounohanyan.neocities.org/support_v3

Screenshots

Fluke iSee3 screens
Thermal Effect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thermal Effect at 4.3 against Fluke iSee's 2.3. Thermal Effect also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (22% vs 8%). Fluke iSee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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. Thermal Effect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Fluke iSee asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thermal Effect holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermal Effect has 111 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Fluke iSee's written reviews are positive against 22% of Thermal Effect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fluke iSee ships an update every 4 months, Thermal Effect daily. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Fluke iSee versus Thermal Effect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluke iSeeThermal Effect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (9 ratings)4.3 (111 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews22.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer福禄克测试仪器(上海)有限公司Artoun Ohanyan

Customer experience

Fluke iSee

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative83.3%

Thermal Effect

All ratings111 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

In-app purchases

None

Fluke iSee

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Thermal Effect

Subscriptions2
  • Thermal Effects Weekly Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Thermal Effects Weekly Promo$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Fluke iSee free?
Fluke iSee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thermal Effect free?
Thermal Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fluke iSee or Thermal Effect?
Thermal Effect is rated higher. Fluke iSee averages 2.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Thermal Effect averages 4.3 from 111 ratings.
Do Fluke iSee or Thermal Effect have ads?
Neither Fluke iSee nor Thermal Effect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fluke iSee or Thermal Effect?
Fluke iSee ships an update every 4 months, and Thermal Effect daily. Most recently, Fluke iSee was updated on September 8, 2026 and Thermal Effect on September 12, 2026.

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