# X vs Thermal Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against Thermal Camera's 2. X also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Thermal Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thermal Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

X ships an update every 3 months, Thermal Camera every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Thermal Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-ray-style-camera/id6756573877/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) | [Aksana Aheika](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783381689) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-ray-style-camera/id6756573877)

Apply a blue radiographic effect to your photos to simulate an X-ray scan. This app offers a fun and easy way to create unique images for entertainment and sharing with friends. It's important to note this is for amusement only and not a medical device.

**Highlights:** X-ray scan style image transformation, Blue radiographic effect filter, Fun photo simulation, Easy photo editing, Shareable images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thermal Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-camera-ghost-detector/id6809972440)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Thermal Camera free?

Thermal Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do X or Thermal Camera have ads?

Both X and Thermal Camera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Thermal Camera?

X ships an update every 3 months, and Thermal Camera every 4 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 25, 2026 and Thermal Camera on October 31, 2026.

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