# FoxIR vs Brighten View

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | FoxIR | Brighten View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxir/id6532590538/reviews)** | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighten-view-catseye-camera/id6745718243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 19 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊华 邹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276442287) | [Masaharu Tsukamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/939316877) |

## What reviewers say

### FoxIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxir/id6532590538)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brighten View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighten-view-catseye-camera/id6745718243)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*