Comparison

CableBox vs Thermal Viewer

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

Head to head
About

CableBox

Features
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We all have it. The one box full of old cables. Because we'll need one one day. At some point. And when the time comes, we're not sure whether we actually have the right cable for our requirements. In the box in the attic? Or in the box in the basement? Now there is an app which lists all your cables virtually.  This app provides you with easy access to: + Cable type and cable length + Cable brand name + Cable picture + Notes to the cable + Cable location (if you have more than one box full of cables) This app also features a search function in which you specify one or both cable connectors and if you have such a cable in one of your cables boxes, the app will show you all details of this cable, and in which box you will find it. In the free version, you can save 1 box with up to 10 cables. If you need more boxes or more cables, you can remove this limit for a one-time purchase.

About

Thermal Viewer

Analyze radiometric thermal images directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This app supports various thermal image formats and offers detailed temperature analysis, including spot, box, and ellipse measurements. It allows for live re-analysis and export of data and settings, all while keeping your images private and offline.

Highlights
  • Analyze radiometric thermal images
  • Supports multiple thermal file formats
  • Tap to read exact temperature
  • Add spot, box, ellipse, and line measurements
  • Live re-analysis with adjustable parameters
  • Visible-light blend and MSX-style overlay
  • Export temperature matrix to CSV
  • Batch export of images and settings
Features
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Thermal Viewer opens and analyzes radiometric thermal images right on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No Windows PC, no camera accessory, and no account. Searching for "FLIR Tools for Mac" or a SmartView alternative? This is the native app you have been missing. FLIR discontinued its Mac software and Fluke's mobile viewer is no longer maintained. Thermal Viewer fills that gap, fully offline. WORKS WITH • FLIR radiometric JPEG: E-series, T-series, Cx, FLIR ONE, CAT phones • Fluke IS2 files • Radiometric TIFF (ResearchIR, Vue / Duo Pro R) • InfiRay / P2 Pro thermal JPEG • DJI thermal JPEG (image and capture parameters) • Plain thermal JPEGs EVERY PIXEL IS A TEMPERATURE Tap anywhere to read the exact temperature. Add spot, box, ellipse and line measurements with min / avg / max, and Delta-T between any two of them. PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS • 8 color palettes plus your camera's own palette • Level/span with histogram, isotherms, automatic hot and cold markers • Live re-analysis: change emissivity, reflected temperature and distance, and temperatures recompute instantly • Visible-light blend, picture-in-picture, and MSX-style edge overlay • °C / °F / K • Full camera, lens, GPS and parameter inspector EXPORT & BATCH • Export the full temperature matrix to CSV • Export rendered images (PNG) and reproducible analysis settings (JSON) • Hotspot Triage: scan a whole folder and flag every image above your threshold • Batch export PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your device. Your images never leave your phone: no cloud, no account, no tracking. Thermal Viewer is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FLIR, Teledyne, Fluke, DJI, or InfiRay. Brand names are used only to indicate supported file formats. Privacy Policy: https://rush.tools/privacy Terms of Use: https://rush.tools/terms

Screenshots

CableBox3 screens
Thermal Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Thermal Viewer at every 6 days against CableBox's every 2 weeks. Thermal Viewer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. CableBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Thermal Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CableBox ships an update every 2 weeks, Thermal Viewer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CableBox versus Thermal Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCableBoxThermal Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB35 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperHendrik Ragnar JahnsRush Tools LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CableBox

One-time1
  • Full access$0.99
3 purchases

Thermal Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is CableBox free?
CableBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thermal Viewer free?
Thermal Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CableBox or Thermal Viewer have ads?
Neither CableBox nor Thermal Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CableBox or Thermal Viewer?
CableBox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thermal Viewer every 6 days. Most recently, CableBox was updated on September 29, 2026 and Thermal Viewer on October 18, 2026.

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