Comparison

Owlset vs GardePro Thermal

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

Head to head

About

Owlset

Features

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This app is designed exclusively for compact infrared thermal imaging sights. Leveraging thermal imaging technology, it allows real-time previewing of clear infrared images on your smartphone, enables remote control of the sight, and manages media files (photos/videos) captured by the device.

About

GardePro Thermal

Features

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GardePro Thermal is an easy-to-use app that connects via Wi-Fi to thermal imaging devices, letting you view, capture, and record live thermal videos on your phone with useful features like color modes and image modes, whether for industrial inspections, home maintenance, outdoor adventures, or security monitoring. Key features: Device Connection and Management; Viewing thermal imaging in real-time. Take photos and record video. view pictures or videos; OTA update, it will download the latest firmware data from the server to the phone. The device will automatically update.

Screenshots

Owlset3 screens

GardePro Thermal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Owlset at every 2 weeks against GardePro Thermal's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Owlset ships an update every 2 weeks, GardePro Thermal every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Owlset versus GardePro Thermal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Owlset	GardePro Thermal
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 12 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.6	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	27 MB	77 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Software Shop	shenzhen zhuopu digital technology co. ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Owlset

No in-app purchases

None

GardePro Thermal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Owlset free?

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

Is GardePro Thermal free?

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

Do Owlset or GardePro Thermal have ads?

Neither Owlset nor GardePro Thermal shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Owlset or GardePro Thermal?

Owlset ships an update every 2 weeks, and GardePro Thermal every 12 months. Most recently, Owlset was updated on October 9, 2026 and GardePro Thermal on October 24, 2026.