Comparison

RoomVector vs HeatSight

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

Head to head
About

RoomVector

Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful architectural scanner. RoomVector leverages advanced LiDAR and RoomPlan technology to capture accurate 3D models, floor plans, and measurements in seconds perfect for contractors, interior designers, realtors, and homeowners. Key Features: Dual Scanning Modes: LiDAR Mesh: Capture detailed, textured 3D meshes of objects, furniture, or entire rooms. RoomPlan: Automatically generate clean, architectural 2D and 3D floor plans that recognize walls, windows, doors, and furniture. Professional Reporting: Generate comprehensive PDF reports instantly. Customize reports with 2D floor plan maps, 3D model snapshots, room dimensions, and your own project notes. Immersive Preview: Explore your scans with an interactive 3D viewer. Switch between Orbit and Immersive modes to fly through your captures using intuitive gesture controls. AR Measurement Tool: Quickly measure distances and calculate areas in real-time using the dedicated AR ruler, no scanning required. Export and Share: Export your data in standard industry formats including USDZ, OBJ, and PNG. Share models and reports directly via AirDrop, Messages, or Email. Privacy First: RoomVector processes everything on-device. Your scans and data never leave your phone unless you choose to export them. Requirements: Requires an iPhone or iPad with a LiDAR scanner (iPhone 12 Pro or newer Pro models, or iPad Pro 2020 and newer).

About

HeatSight

Visualize thermal data in real-time with multiple color palettes and precise temperature readings. Features include hot/cold spot tracking, anomaly detection, and GPU-accelerated upscaling. Save, analyze, and export thermal data for various applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time thermal imaging via WiFi
  • Multiple color palettes
  • Exact temperature readings
  • Hot/cold spot auto-tracking
  • Anomaly detection
  • GPU-accelerated upscaling
  • Radiometric snapshots
  • CSV data export
Features
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FEATURES • Real-time thermal imaging via WiFi (UDP/TCP) • 5 color palettes: Ironbow, Rainbow, White Hot, Black Hot, Lava • Touch anywhere to read exact temperature • Hot/cold spot auto-tracking • Anomaly detection highlights unusual temperatures • GPU-accelerated upscaling (1x–8x) with edge-aware sharpening • Frame averaging for noise reduction • Radiometric snapshots — save and re-analyze thermal data • CSV export for data analysis • Recording and playback • Celsius/Fahrenheit with emissivity presets • Temperature reference guide for home inspection, electrical, HVAC • Battery level monitoring • Works without hardware in Demo Mode REQUIREMENTS • Waveshare ESP32-S3 Thermal Camera Module • Custom firmware (open source, included on GitHub) • WiFi connection to the ESP32 module

Screenshots

RoomVector4 screens
HeatSight3 screens

Verdict

The call

RoomVector and HeatSight are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RoomVector versus HeatSight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoomVectorHeatSight
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.126.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOSEPH AARON SPEARSTaylor Galbraith

In-app purchases

None

RoomVector

No in-app purchases

None

HeatSight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoomVector free?
RoomVector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HeatSight free?
HeatSight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RoomVector or HeatSight have ads?
Neither RoomVector nor HeatSight shows ads.

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