Camera+ vs Thermal Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Camera+
Control and view real-time images from optical imaging devices like thermal cameras and telescopes. Capture photos and videos, manage stored media, and utilize various image and scene modes for precise temperature measurement.
- Real-time thermal, visible light, and night vision preview
- Photo and video capture
- View and share captured media
- Manage device SD card media
- Image and scene modes
- Precise temperature measurement
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Camera+ is an exclusive application specifically designed for the company's optical imaging equipment. It can connect and control various optical imaging device products, such as infrared thermal imaging and telescopes, and provide real-time preview of the captured images. The app is simple and easy to use, and offers a wide range of operational functions. 1. Support real-time viewing of thermal imaging, visible light, and low-light night vision images. 2. Support taking photos and recording videos with the mobile phone. 3. Support viewing and sharing the pictures and videos captured by this application. 4. Support viewing and deleting the pictures and videos stored in the SD memory of the connected device. 5. Support various image modes and scene modes (depending on the supported functions of the device). 6. Support precise temperature measurement (depending on the supported functions of the device).
Thermal Camera
Transform your device's camera into a thermal imager or night vision camera. Apply various visual effects and filters to create unique photos and videos for social media or creative projects. Includes standard camera and gallery features.
- Thermal vision palettes
- Night vision modes
- FX filters (glitch, scanline, etc.)
- HUD with hot/cold spot markers
- MSX detail overlay
- Video recording
- Camera roll import
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See the World in Heat with Thermal Camera: Heat Sensor FX. Ever wondered what your living room would look like through a thermal imager? Want to film a spooky night vision clip in a dark hallway, or turn an ordinary street into a sci-fi scene? Whether you are into ghost-hunting videos, content for social media, or you simply love the thermal-imager look from films and games, Thermal Camera brings those looks to the camera you already have. Key Features Thermal Vision Palettes Eight false-color palettes: Iron, White, Black, Rainbow, Arctic, Lava, Glow and Amber. Bright, warm-looking areas glow and dark ones fall away, just like the thermal imagers you have seen in films. (Premium subscription required.) Night Vision Modes Classic green and amber night vision, a UV blacklight look, infrared and a ghostly look for dark rooms and late-night videos. (Premium subscription required.) FX Filters Glitch, scanline, pixel, neon, x-ray, comic and crystal effects that restyle the whole picture live. (Premium subscription required.) HUD with Hot and Cold Spot Markers A heads-up display with a crosshair, a palette color bar and markers that follow the brightest and the darkest area of the frame as you move. It also brackets the people in view. (Premium subscription required.) MSX Detail Overlay An edge layer traces outlines over the effect, so faces, text and objects stay readable instead of dissolving into color. (Premium subscription required.) Effect Intensity Control Turn every effect up or down with a precise intensity slider. (Premium subscription required.) Video Recording Record video with sound, exactly as you see it on screen. (Premium subscription required.) Camera Roll Import Bring a photo in from your library and run it through any effect. (Premium subscription required.) Standard Camera and Gallery Included at no extra cost! Take ordinary photos with the front or back camera and 0.5x, 1x and 2x zoom on supported devices, and keep them in the built-in gallery on your device. No subscription needed, always available. Apple Watch Shutter Frame the shot on your iPhone, then fire the shutter from your wrist, with a live preview and a 3 or 10 second timer. Why Choose Thermal Camera? Real Time, on Your Device Every frame is rendered on your device as you move. Your camera feed never leaves your device. Made for iPhone and iPad A layout built for both, with a large viewfinder on iPad in portrait and landscape. No Ads, Ever No banners, no interstitials, no pop-ups. Premium Subscription Required To use the thermal, night vision and FX effects, the HUD, the MSX detail overlay, intensity control, video recording and camera roll import, a premium subscription is required. The standard camera and the gallery are free. Choose the plan that fits you. Get Started Today! Stop imagining the thermal look and start shooting it. Download Thermal Camera: Heat Sensor FX now and see the world in heat. Privacy Policy: https://thermalcam.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://thermalcam.app/terms/ FAQ: https://thermalcam.app/faq/ Contact Support: support@thermalcam.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Camera+ at 4.3 against Thermal Camera's 3.0. Camera+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Thermal Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Camera+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Camera+ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
Camera+ ships an update monthly, Thermal Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camera+ | Thermal Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | He Fei InReii Technology Co., Ltd. | Nergis Sadiklar |
Customer experience
Camera+
Thermal Camera
In-app purchases
Camera+
No in-app purchases
Thermal Camera
- Thermal Camera Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Thermal Camera Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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