Night Vision & Thermal Camera vs Thermal Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Night Vision & Thermal Camera
This app offers advanced camera features, simulating night vision and thermal imaging using real device sensors. Explore creative filters, manual controls, and capture capabilities for unique photo and video experiences.
- Real sensor capabilities (Night Mode, LiDAR, TrueDepth IR, Magnetometer)
- 19 creative thermal-style filters
- Manual camera controls (ISO, shutter, focus)
- RAW DNG photo capture
- Dual camera recording (front and back)
- On-device person and face detection
- Height meter and flashlight controls
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Real night vision. Real depth. Real sensors. The honest night-vision camera for iPhone & iPad. Four genuine real-sensor capabilities — long-exposure Night Mode, LiDAR depth, TrueDepth IR, magnetometer — plus 19 thermal-style creative filters and 8 tactical HUDs. We tell you what's real and what's a filter, every time. FOUR REAL SENSOR CAPABILITIES • NIGHT MODE — real residual-light amplification via custom AVCaptureDevice exposure (max ISO + 1/8 s shutter). Actually sees more in low light, not just a green tint. Picking "Night Vision" filter auto-engages it. • LIDAR DEPTH — iPhone Pro & iPad Pro. Direct read of the LiDAR scanner via ARKit sceneDepth. Colours map measured distance. • TRUEDEPTH IR — Face ID iPhones & iPad Pro. Repurposes the front infrared dot projector. Genuinely works at 0 lux out to ~1.5 m. • MAGNETIC FIELD METER — live microtesla readings from the device magnetometer. Honest physics — NOT a ghost detector. PRO CAMERA — MANUAL CONTROLS Manual ISO, shutter, and focus distance sliders driving the back camera's custom exposure mode. Pair with the Histogram HUD to monitor luminance. RAW DNG photo capture saves an editable raw negative alongside your filtered JPEG. 19 CREATIVE FILTERS Classic Heat, White Hot, Iron Black, Rainbow, Arctic Blue, Lava, Red, Red/Blue, Neon, Predator, Night Vision, X-Ray, UV Vision, Anaglyph 3D, Glitch, Psychedelic, Blueprint, Matcha, Normal. Metal-shader pipeline; recordable to 4K video. ANAGLYPH 3D Red/cyan stereoscopic split — the frame separates into two colour channels so it reads in depth through 3D glasses. 8 TACTICAL HUD OVERLAYS Reticle, tactical scope with mil-dots, scanner grid, military HUD with live readouts, submarine periscope with magnetic bearing, rifle scope with MAG/FOV from zoom, NV goggles figure-8 viewport, real-time histogram. DUAL CAMERA — RECORD BOTH FEEDS iPhone XS+ captures back + front cameras simultaneously. Main feed runs through your filter; front camera is a draggable, pinch-to-resize PiP. Record the composite or just the main feed. PERSON & FACE DETECTION On-device Apple Vision framework. Colour-coded bounding boxes. Nothing transmitted. HEIGHT METER Aim at the top of your subject, set distance, gyro pitch + trig tells you how tall it is. Live horizon line. FLASHLIGHT Turn it on or off and set the brightness. Pro unlocks a strobe with adjustable speed, an SOS signal, a white or red screen light (red keeps your night vision), and a Control Center control (iOS 18+) plus Siri and Shortcuts. CAPTURE & GALLERY • 4K / 1080p video with audio • Time-lapse, slow-motion (240 fps), RAW DNG (Pro) • Apply filters to existing media in your library • Capture history, pinch to zoom, torch, tap to focus THREE PLANS — pick what suits you. • Pro Weekly • Pro Yearly — with a 3-day free trial • Pro Lifetime — one-time purchase, yours forever Prices are shown in the app and on the App Store in your local currency. Free: Normal, Classic Heat, White Hot, Red, Night Vision, Neon + core capture. Pro unlocks 13 filters, all HUDs, dual camera, manual exposure, RAW DNG, time-lapse, person detection, gallery video filtering, and depth modes. ZERO TRACKING No analytics SDK, no ads SDK, no account, no email. Privacy manifest on file with Apple. Works offline. iPHONE & iPAD · 39 LANGUAGES Universal binary, all four orientations on both iPhone and iPad. Payment to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms: https://realnightvisioncamera.app/terms.html Privacy: https://realnightvisioncamera.app/privacy.html Support: https://realnightvisioncamera.app
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: Night Vision & Thermal Camera at 4.1 against Thermal Camera's 3.0. Night Vision & Thermal Camera also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Night Vision & Thermal Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Thermal Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Night Vision & Thermal Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Vision & Thermal Camera has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Night Vision & Thermal Camera ships an update every 8 days, Thermal Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Night Vision & Thermal Camera | Thermal Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (13 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD | Nergis Sadiklar |
Customer experience
Night Vision & Thermal Camera
Thermal Camera
In-app purchases
Night Vision & Thermal Camera
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Night Vision · Monthly$4.991 Month
- Night Vision · Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Night Vision · Lifetime$29.99
- Night Vision · Lifetime$49.99
Thermal Camera
- Thermal Camera Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Thermal Camera Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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