Comparison

FocusIR vs Sonel MeasureEffect

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

Head to head
About

FocusIR

Features
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New Features: 1. Industry cases: Supports viewing of infrared thermal imager application scenarios and equipment recommendations; 2. Equipment details: Supports viewing of detailed parameters of thermal imagers and equipment comparison; 3. Supports remote connection of equipment for real-time preview, offline image analysis, cloud storage and other functions.

About

Sonel MeasureEffect

Features
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Get fast, convenient, and secure access to your measurement results with MeasureEffect. Automatic synchronization – Upload, analyze, and organize your measurement data effortlessly. Cloud access – Work seamlessly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Your data stays up to date and always in sync. Intuitive measurement management – Build site structures, define test procedures, and manage databases and safety systems—all in one place. Total control – Make decisions faster, optimize your workflow, and boost your efficiency. Download MeasureEffect and unlock the full potential of your measurement data—take complete control with just one app.

Screenshots

FocusIR4 screens
Sonel MeasureEffect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FocusIR at 12 against Sonel MeasureEffect's 16.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusIR ships an update every 2 months, Sonel MeasureEffect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FocusIR versus Sonel MeasureEffect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusIRSonel MeasureEffect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB169 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd.Sonel S.A.

In-app purchases

None

FocusIR

No in-app purchases

None

Sonel MeasureEffect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusIR free?
FocusIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonel MeasureEffect free?
Sonel MeasureEffect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusIR or Sonel MeasureEffect have ads?
Neither FocusIR nor Sonel MeasureEffect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusIR or Sonel MeasureEffect?
FocusIR ships an update every 2 months, and Sonel MeasureEffect monthly. Most recently, FocusIR was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sonel MeasureEffect on October 19, 2026.

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