Comparison

Thermal Xplorer vs Thermal Master

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

Head to head
About

Thermal Xplorer

View real-time thermal images from compatible outdoor cameras via WiFi. This app allows for remote capture, video recording, and easy sharing of thermal imaging data, useful for both day and night observation.

Highlights
  • Real-time thermal image viewing
  • WiFi connection to cameras
  • Remote capture functionality
  • Video recording
  • Image and video sharing
Features
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Thermal Xplorer is suitable for Uni-trend UTxM Series products - outdoor thermal imaging camera. View thermal images in real time via WiFi connection. Learn what's going on in daytime, and nighttime through thermal imaging. With remote capture, video recording and other functions, it is convenient to view pictures, video and share.

About

Thermal Master

This utility app connects to specific thermal camera models, offering enhanced thermal imaging capabilities. It features an upgraded algorithm for clearer heat source detection and supports digital zoom for precise target identification. The app provides lifetime free software upgrades.

Highlights
  • Connects to P, X, DV, and T2Max series thermal cameras
  • Upgraded Insight+ algorithm for noise suppression
  • Enhanced heat source visibility
  • Up to 15x digital zoom
  • Lifetime free software upgrades
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Thermal Master is the global leader in phone thermal imaging, with a decade of experience and 8 world records. This all-in-one thermal camera and night vision app works with the P Series (P1/P2 Pro/P3) phone thermal cameras, the foldable-screen birdwatching thermal imagers DV2 and DV3, and the outdoor night-vision phone thermal cameras T2 Max, X2. As the only thermal imaging brand to win a Tom's Guide AI Award, and recognized by Forbes, NotebookCheck, and TechRadar, Thermal Master keeps pushing thermal imaging technology to be smaller, sharper, and smarter — with free lifetime software upgrades on every device. What's New in This Update: - Insight+ 4.0 imaging algorithm: AI adapts to different environments, better distinguishes real heat sources from summer-heat false targets, and reduces background noise. - Super Birdwatching 4.0: an industry-first algorithm that suppresses the thermal "sky effect" over tree canopies, making birds easier to spot with this thermal bird finder. - Sky Guard 3.0: intelligent sun-damage protection for the thermal detector. - Razor-Sharp X³ imaging algorithm: sharper, more defined edges on subtle heat sources. - TruePix temperature measurement algorithm: refined calibration for targets with different reflectivity. - Shutterless technology: continuous thermal observation with no shutter interruption. Choose the right app for your device: this "Thermal Master" app supports P1/P2/P2 Pro/P3/P3 Lite/T2 Max/X2/DV2/DV3.

Screenshots

Thermal Xplorer3 screens
Thermal Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thermal Master at 2.7 against Thermal Xplorer's 1.8. Thermal Master also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Thermal Xplorer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thermal Master holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Thermal Xplorer's written reviews are positive against 31% of Thermal Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thermal Xplorer ships an update every 5 weeks, Thermal Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Thermal Xplorer versus Thermal Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermal XplorerThermal Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (16 ratings)2.7 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1619 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB191 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUNI-TREND TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) CO.,LTD.Thermal Master Technology Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Thermal Xplorer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Thermal Master

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%

In-app purchases

None

Thermal Xplorer

No in-app purchases

None

Thermal Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thermal Xplorer free?
Thermal Xplorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thermal Master free?
Thermal Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thermal Xplorer or Thermal Master?
Thermal Master is rated higher. Thermal Xplorer averages 1.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Thermal Master averages 2.7 from 19 ratings.
Do Thermal Xplorer or Thermal Master have ads?
Neither Thermal Xplorer nor Thermal Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thermal Xplorer or Thermal Master?
Thermal Xplorer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Thermal Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thermal Xplorer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Thermal Master on November 4, 2026.

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