# Thermal Camera vs ProPump

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProPump at every 4 days against Thermal Camera's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and ProPump sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thermal Camera ships an update every 2 months, ProPump every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thermal Camera | ProPump |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-camera-night-vision/id6450264889/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **429** | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saken Erzhanev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692552059) | [Brandon Wright](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828458254) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ProPump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propump/id6773907072)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProPump Goulds Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| ProPumpPentair Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Franklin Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| F&W Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| ProPump Goulds Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| ProPump Pentair Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Franklin Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| F&W Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| ProPump Small Team Subscription | $149.00 | per month |
| ProPump Growth Team Subscription | $279.00 | per month |
| ProPump Large Team Subscription | $679.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thermal Camera free?

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

### Is ProPump free?

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

### Do Thermal Camera or ProPump have ads?

Neither Thermal Camera nor ProPump shows ads.

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

Thermal Camera ships an update every 2 months, and ProPump every 4 days. Most recently, Thermal Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and ProPump on October 24, 2026.

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