Seek Nano vs FoxIR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Seek Nano
Transform your iPhone into a powerful thermal imaging device. Analyze and share high-resolution thermal images and videos with an intuitive interface. Explore the invisible world around you with advanced image optimization.
- High-resolution thermal imaging
- SV1 image optimization
- User-friendly interface
- Simple sharing of images/videos
- No battery needed (powers via iPhone)
- Accessories support (e.g., Macro Lens)
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Overview: Unlock the power of thermal imaging directly from your iPhone with the Seek Nano app. Designed to work with the Seek Nano camera, this app turns complex thermal data into easily understandable images and video, offering both professionals and hobbyists a tool previously accessible only in high-end devices. Key Features: • High-Resolution Thermal Imaging: Experience unparalleled image quality, making it perfect for detailed and accurate inspections. • Super Charged with SV1: Thanks to our advanced SV1 image optimization technology, enjoy crisp, clear images with great contrast. • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through the app’s features with ease. Adjust color palettes, overlay spot temperature data, and instantly analyze images. • Simple Sharing: Connect with colleagues, friends, or online communities by sharing your thermal images and videos directly from the app. • No Battery Needed: The Nano powers directly through your iPhone, ensuring it’s always ready when you are without the hassle of batteries or charging. • Accessories Support: Enhance your thermal imaging experience with accessories like the Macro Lens for close-ups and detailed examinations. Get Started Today: Download the app, connect your Seek Nano camera, and step into a new world of thermal imaging. Explore the invisible. Solve practical problems. Share your discoveries. With Seek Nano, thermal imaging is not just powerful—it’s part of everyday life. Seek Nano camera required.
FoxIR
This thermal imaging app transforms your phone into a portable infrared camera. It captures detailed thermal images and temperature data, allowing for precise measurements and real-time monitoring. Analyze temperature variations, set alarms, and generate comprehensive reports.
- 256x192 pixel infrared resolution
- Real-time 25Hz high frame rate
- -20℃ to 550℃ temperature range
- Thermal imaging, fusion, and picture-in-picture modes
- Real-time temperature sound/light alarms
- Temperature measurement analysis reports
- Video recording and data export
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The mobile phone thermal imager is a portable thermal imaging product of long-wave infrared (8~14μm, LWIR), which can convert the thermal radiation of the measured object into images and temperature data. Main functions: 1. Supports ultra-high infrared resolution of 256X192 pixels, and displays thermal images in real time and high definition through 25Hz high frame rate. 2. Supports measurement of the full temperature range of -20℃~550℃ (-4℉~1022℉), and can accurately detect temperature changes of 0.1℃(32.18℉). 3. Supports real-time image photography and video recording, and can set the maximum\minimum\center temperature value display of point, line, and surface areas at any position on the image. 4. Supports thermal imaging\fusion\picture-in-picture mode switching, combining infrared images and visible light images. 5. Supports real-time temperature sound/light alarm, and can customize high or low temperature alarm values and alarm modes. 6. Support real-time temperature waveform monitoring, you can set points, lines, and surface areas at any position on the image for temperature monitoring, automatically save temperature monitoring videos, support video playback and excel table data export. 7. Support the generation of temperature measurement analysis reports, you can select any photo in the album to generate a PDF report, and support PDF report sharing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FoxIR at 100% against Seek Nano's 60%. Seek Nano's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Seek Nano ships an update every 2 months, FoxIR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Seek Nano | FoxIR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seek Thermal, Inc. | 俊华 邹 |
Customer experience
Seek Nano
FoxIR
In-app purchases
Seek Nano
No in-app purchases
FoxIR
No in-app purchases







