TopInfrared vs SECA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TopInfrared
This thermal imaging camera app provides high-resolution thermal images for precise temperature detection. It's ideal for inspecting insulation, examining electronics, and identifying heat loss with excellent accuracy and sensitivity.
- High-resolution thermal imaging (256x192)
- Precise temperature detection
- Insulation inspection
- Circuit board examination
- High heat sensitivity (40mk)
- Low power consumption
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Applications: The iOS smartphone thermal imaging camera offers exceptional precision in detecting temperatures, inspecting insulation, and examining circuit boards. Its impressive 256x192 ultra-high resolution ensures that thermal images are both sharp and detailed. The device has a temperature accuracy of ±3.6°F(2°C), boasting a resolution of 0.1°C. Moreover, with a low power consumption of only 0.35W, you can use it for extended periods without concerns about battery life. The camera's high heat sensitivity of 40mk enables it to detect even the slightest temperature changes with great precision.
SECA
This utility app allows users to switch sensor units and display units, export data to Excel, and load real-time data curves. It also enables reading data and modifying configuration parameters in real time.
- Switch sensor units
- Export data to Excel
- Switch display units
- Load real-time data curves
- Modify configuration parameters
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Switch sensor units, export data to excel, switch display units, and load data curves in real time. Read data in real time on the uplink, and modify configuration parameters on the downlink
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TopInfrared at 3.5 against SECA's 2.0. TopInfrared also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 25%) and ratings volume (48 vs 4). SECA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. TopInfrared sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SECA asks for nothing beyond the download.
TopInfrared holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TopInfrared has 48 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of TopInfrared's written reviews are positive against 25% of SECA's.
TopInfrared ships an update every 3 weeks, SECA monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TopInfrared | SECA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (48 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 518 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITED | 上海铭控传感技术有限公司 |
Customer experience
TopInfrared
SECA
In-app purchases
TopInfrared
- AI Features$19.99
SECA
No in-app purchases
