Comparison

FoxIR vs Brighten View

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Brighten View

This app provides a real-time color filter camera, enabling clear, vibrant vision in low-light conditions. It transforms dark scenes into vivid memories, eliminating grainy black-and-white night shots. Perfect for nighttime adventures and capturing the beauty of the dark.

Highlights
  • Real-time color filter camera
  • Enhanced low-light vision
  • Vivid night shots
  • Crisp, colorful vision
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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Cat's Eye Camera is a real-time filter camera that lets you see clearly in color, even in the dark—just like a cat. Whether you're exploring starry skies, camping, or wandering through mysterious night spots, this app turns low-light moments into vivid memories. Enjoy crisp, colorful vision in real time—no more grainy black-and-white night shots. Download Cat's Eye Camera now and discover the beauty of the night in full color. To record video, please use the standard iOS screen recording function. https://support.apple.com/HT207935

Screenshots

FoxIR4 screens
Brighten View2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FoxIR at 5.0 against Brighten View's 4.3. FoxIR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Brighten View's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FoxIR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brighten View has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FoxIR ships an update every 6 months, Brighten View every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FoxIR versus Brighten View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoxIRBrighten View
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊华 邹Masaharu Tsukamoto

Customer experience

FoxIR

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Brighten View

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%

In-app purchases

None

FoxIR

No in-app purchases

None

Brighten View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FoxIR free?
FoxIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brighten View free?
Brighten View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FoxIR or Brighten View?
FoxIR is rated higher. FoxIR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Brighten View averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do FoxIR or Brighten View have ads?
Brighten View shows ads; FoxIR does not.
Which is updated more often, FoxIR or Brighten View?
FoxIR ships an update every 6 months, and Brighten View every 5 weeks. Most recently, FoxIR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Brighten View on October 24, 2026.

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