TopInfrared vs MEX5 Update
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.
MEX5 Update
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The MEX5 Update App, as part of our continuous improvement process, is used to update certain versions of the Tramex Moisture Encounter MEX5 meter for customers who have been advised to do so by the Tramex Meters customer support team. Tramex Meters customer support contact: help@tramexmeters.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MEX5 Update at none against TopInfrared's 1. TopInfrared's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14). 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. MEX5 Update asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TopInfrared | MEX5 Update |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 518 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITED | Tramex Ltd |
In-app purchases
TopInfrared
- AI Features$19.99
MEX5 Update
No in-app purchases
