# Motion Detector LIVE vs Thermal Vision FX Camera

The clearest difference is price: Thermal Vision FX Camera at Free against Motion Detector LIVE's $0.99. Thermal Vision FX Camera also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Motion Detector LIVE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On device support there is nothing between them.

Thermal Vision FX Camera is free to download; Motion Detector LIVE costs $0.99 up front. Motion Detector LIVE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thermal Vision FX Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thermal Vision FX Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermal Vision FX Camera has 797 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Motion Detector LIVE's written reviews are positive against 21% of Thermal Vision FX Camera's.

Motion Detector LIVE ships an update every 29 months, Thermal Vision FX Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motion Detector LIVE | Thermal Vision FX Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-detector-live/id663795236/reviews) | **[4.4 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-vision-fx-camera-itvc/id6444025764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **797** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **21.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lubomir Havran BINARTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/557200855) | [Masaharu Tsukamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/939316877) |

## What reviewers say

### Motion Detector LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-detector-live/id663795236)

This application detects motion in real time and provides tools to manage captured images. Users can define motion areas, adjust sensitivity, and export or share images via email or FTP. It also offers features like delayed start, scheduling, and alarms.

**Highlights:** Live motion view, Customizable motion areas, Adjustable sensitivity, Image export (gallery, email, FTP), Configurable image settings, Delayed start and scheduling, Alarm functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image Export | $1.99 | one-time |


### Thermal Vision FX Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-vision-fx-camera-itvc/id6444025764)

Apply real-time thermal-style heat vision filters to your camera feed. Enhance your photos and videos with unique visual effects. Supports standard iOS screen recording for video capture.

**Highlights:** Real-time thermal vision filters, Live heat imaging effects, Video recording via iOS screen recording, Photo and video enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 💫 Magic
- 🔍 Detected heat signatures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not work
- 💤 Only shows light, not heat
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔍 Not a real thermal camera
- 🤔 Doesn't work in the dark

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes
- Freezes
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Exit full screen mode
- Night vision mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Motion Detector LIVE free?

Motion Detector LIVE costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Thermal Vision FX Camera free?

Thermal Vision FX Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Motion Detector LIVE or Thermal Vision FX Camera?

Thermal Vision FX Camera is rated higher. Motion Detector LIVE averages 2.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Thermal Vision FX Camera averages 4.4 from 797 ratings.

### Do Motion Detector LIVE or Thermal Vision FX Camera have ads?

Thermal Vision FX Camera shows ads; Motion Detector LIVE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Motion Detector LIVE or Thermal Vision FX Camera?

Motion Detector LIVE ships an update every 29 months, and Thermal Vision FX Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Motion Detector LIVE was updated on October 22, 2026 and Thermal Vision FX Camera on October 30, 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.*