Comparison

Major Tech Thermal vs MeterRead

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Major Tech Thermal

Features
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Welcome to the Major Tech Thermal-X app. This app easily connects to your Wi-Fi enabled mobile device to the Thermal Imager, allowing for real-time Thermal Imaging measurement and reporting. The Thermal-X app allows you to take real-time infrared images. The IR images are saved in a convenient and easily accessible image gallery that allows you to edit the image file by changing the display mode, colours measurement analysis and more. Say goodbye to the inconvenience of recording and storing thermal data manually or on paper. The Thermal-X app offers convenience and organised measurement with easy reporting and sharing functionality. Allowing you to save your report in a quickly processed and customised PDF report allowing you to share this report through a variety of platforms including email and other mobile messaging apps. Choose Major Tech Wi-Fi Thermal Imagers to save yourself time and money. Features: Β· Fast and easy connection through Wi-Fi enabled Thermal Imager devices. Wi-Fi: Β· Simple and easy-to-use app. Β· Quick connectivity set-up using the device's Wi-Fi to measure live data. Settings: Β· Choose how you would like to record your data temperatures, set up your desired temperature analysis for reporting and customise how your reports are generated. Exporting Data: Β· Export your data in an easy-to-read PDF report onto your mobile device or share your measurement data easily through your mobile device’s apps and email.

About

MeterRead

Features
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The MeterRead app will draw a simple graph of the sampled data β€œlive” on the device. This stored data can then be exported using any preferred communication app. The exported data will include the graph and measured vales in a table. In addition, simple screenshots of the display can be saved and shared.

Screenshots

Major Tech Thermal4 screens
MeterRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Major Tech Thermal at every 2 days against MeterRead's monthly. Major Tech Thermal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Major Tech Thermal ships an update every 2 days, MeterRead monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Major Tech Thermal versus MeterRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMajor Tech ThermalMeterRead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB76 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMajor TechTriplett

In-app purchases

None

Major Tech Thermal

No in-app purchases

None

MeterRead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Major Tech Thermal free?
Major Tech Thermal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeterRead free?
MeterRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Major Tech Thermal or MeterRead have ads?
Neither Major Tech Thermal nor MeterRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Major Tech Thermal or MeterRead?
Major Tech Thermal ships an update every 2 days, and MeterRead monthly. Most recently, Major Tech Thermal was updated on October 25, 2026 and MeterRead on October 25, 2026.

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