Dark30 vs WAVE IR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dark30
Control thermal imaging devices remotely from your mobile or tablet. Stream real-time video and manage pan and tilt functions for precise adjustments.
- Mobile/tablet connectivity
- Thermal imaging control
- Real-time video streaming
- Pan tilt rotation control
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Dark30 is an app that provides mobile or tablet connectivity for thermal imaging pan tilt control. Through this app, real-time video flow control and pan tilt rotation can be achieved.
WAVE IR
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Welcome to WAVE IR, a powerful toolbox for enhancing and sharing your thermal hunting adventures. Simply connect to your WAVE Infrared device’s Wi-Fi to easily live stream video, manage and transfer videos and photos, and more! WAVE IR Key Features: • Video Streaming: Share the view with real-time video streaming from your WAVE Infrared device to your iOS device. • Media Management: Easily transfer, organize, and manage photos and videos captured by your WAVE Infrared. • Easy Sharing: Download content straight from your WAVE device to your iOS device's camera roll for quick and easy sharing of your thermal footage with friends and social media. • Device Information: Conveniently monitor your WAVE Infrared device’s status and key information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dark30 at 12.4 against WAVE IR's 17.6. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dark30 ships an update every 6 weeks, WAVE IR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dark30 | WAVE IR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sellmark Corporation | Fusion Thermal, LLC |
In-app purchases
Dark30
No in-app purchases
WAVE IR
No in-app purchases
