Comparison

HuntIR vs RikaNV Connect

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

Head to head

Thermal scope video & media

Free

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About

HuntIR

Features

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A companion app for infrared thermal imaging devices, enabling real-time image transmission, remote control, file management, and OTA updates for seamless operation.

About

RikaNV Connect

Features

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RikaNV Connect is a companion app for RikaNV thermal imaging devices. Connect your iPhone to the device’s Wi‑Fi hotspot — the app finds the unit, shows live video, and opens the files stored on the device. Features: • Live video from the thermal device and on-phone recording • Browse, download, and delete photos and videos from the device, including automatic recordings made by the device • Device information for the connected unit • Support for current RikaNV product lines with automatic model detection — no manual picker • Works entirely on the device’s local network: no internet, no account, no ads A RikaNV thermal device with its Wi‑Fi hotspot enabled is required. The app does not collect or share personal data.

Screenshots

HuntIR4 screens

RikaNV Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RikaNV Connect at every 4 days against HuntIR's every 2 weeks. RikaNV Connect also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HuntIR ships an update every 2 weeks, RikaNV Connect every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

HuntIR versus RikaNV Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HuntIR	RikaNV Connect
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks	Every 4 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	151 MB	45 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	Shenzhen Lunaxplore Tech Co.,Ltd	Dmitrii Shakhanov

In-app purchases

None

HuntIR

No in-app purchases

None

RikaNV Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HuntIR free?

HuntIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is RikaNV Connect free?

RikaNV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do HuntIR or RikaNV Connect have ads?

Neither HuntIR nor RikaNV Connect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HuntIR or RikaNV Connect?

HuntIR ships an update every 2 weeks, and RikaNV Connect every 4 days. Most recently, HuntIR was updated on October 30, 2026 and RikaNV Connect on November 6, 2026.