W01 vs Owlset
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
W01
This mobile application enables infrared observation and temperature measurement using a compatible phone accessory. It allows users to capture photos and videos of thermal data, analyze temperatures, and control device settings.
- Infrared observation
- Temperature measurement and analysis
- Photo and video capture
- Device control and settings
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使用该手机红外热像仪，需要手机下载安装手机红外热像 仪“HT-W01 无线WIFI手机热像仪”APP，通过该APP来实现红 外观测和红外测温功能。 实现了以下主要功能： （1）打开手机红外热像仪的应用软件，实现红外观测； （2）进行红外测温、温度分析； （3）拍照、录像； （4）手机红外热像仪的动作控制、参数设置。
Owlset
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This app is designed exclusively for compact infrared thermal imaging sights. Leveraging thermal imaging technology, it allows real-time previewing of clear infrared images on your smartphone, enables remote control of the sight, and manages media files (photos/videos) captured by the device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Owlset at every 2 weeks against W01's every 6 weeks. W01's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
W01 ships an update every 6 weeks, Owlset every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | W01 | Owlset |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广权 黄 | Software Shop |
In-app purchases
W01
No in-app purchases
Owlset
No in-app purchases
