Comparison

RE App vs Night Vision

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

Head to head
About

RE App

Control your camera remotely and browse content on your phone. View a live feed, share photos and videos instantly, and automatically back up your media. Stream live video to YouTube.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Live viewfinder
  • Content browser
  • Instant sharing
  • Automatic cloud backup
  • YouTube Live streaming
Features
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The RE app makes it easy to control your RE camera remotely with your phone. The app serves as both a content browser and live viewfinder, mirroring what the camera is seeing. After the initial pairing of the devices, all you do is launch the app and all of your photos and videos are instantly available on your phone. Once you find the ones you like, the RE app makes it easy to share your favorites via email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and many more. The RE app also automatically backs up your precious content to popular services, including Dropbox and Google Drive. The RE app now also enables you to live stream your videos via YouTube Live. Use the power of live video to create and share amazing experiences with family and friends, or even build new fans. (Requires mobile data)

About

Night Vision

Capture photos and videos in complete darkness using your device's LiDAR and TrueDepth sensors. This app provides genuine night vision imagery, surpassing simulated filters, and offers real-time distance measurement. Stream footage to other Apple devices.

Highlights
  • LiDAR and TrueDepth camera capture
  • Genuine night vision imagery
  • Real-time distance measurement
  • Cross-device streaming
  • Switch between LiDAR, TrueDepth, and standard cameras
Features
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Night Vision is an app that enables photo and video capture in complete darkness, leveraging the LiDAR scanner and TrueDepth camera technology on iPhone and iPad. Unlike other night vision apps, it uses the device's built-in depth sensors to scan the surroundings, delivering genuine night vision imagery that far surpasses the simulated effects of standard camera filters. Features: - Multiple camera modes: Freely switch between LiDAR, TrueDepth sensor, and standard camera modes for dark exploration, close-up viewing, and everyday shooting - Imaging Mode: Switch between 2D Plane, 3D Spatial, and Object Outlines to view depth in the way that best fits the scene - Photo and video capture: Take LiDAR night vision photos or record LiDAR night vision videos with one tap, then save them to the system Photos library - 3D Night Vision: Visualize spatial structure through point cloud imaging, with support for rotating and zooming to inspect 3D outlines in the dark - Distance measurement: Measure the distance between the target and your device in real time to better understand object position and spatial depth - Live streaming: Stream the night vision view in real time to Apple Watch, phones, tablets, and computers so you can monitor the scene anytime How It Works: In well-lit environments, the app combines imaging from the rear standard camera with LiDAR/TrueDepth sensors to enhance image quality. In complete darkness, only the LiDAR scanner or TrueDepth camera is used to generate images, ensuring clear night vision without the need for external light. Supported Devices: Compatible with all iPhones and iPads equipped with a LiDAR scanner or Face ID. Auto-Renewal Subscription Service: After subscribing, you can unlock all premium features and continuously receive future premium feature updates. After confirming the purchase, the subscription will automatically renew through your Apple account. Automatic charges will occur within 24 hours before expiration, and after successful payment, the subscription will be extended for one period. If you wish to cancel auto-renewal, please manually disable auto-renewal in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before your current subscription expires. The decision to cancel the subscription is yours; if you do not cancel, it will be considered consent to proceed to the next billing cycle. Privacy Policy: https://night-vision-web.netlify.app/en-us/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Contact Us: Email: darkce97@gmail.com

Screenshots

RE App4 screens
Night Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Night Vision at 4.1 against RE App's 1.8. Night Vision also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 16%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). RE App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18). On price, ads 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. Night Vision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RE App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Night Vision holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Vision has 514 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of RE App's written reviews are positive against 35% of Night Vision's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RE App ships an update every 6 weeks, Night Vision fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RE App versus Night Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRE AppNight Vision
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (62 ratings)4.1 (514 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.2% of reviews34.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62514 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHTC Corporation绪海 罗

Customer experience

RE App

All ratings62 ratings
Positive19.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative79.0%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative75.1%

Night Vision

All ratings514 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative61.0%

User reviews

RE App

From 62 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📷 Unique compact camera design
  • 💧 Waterproof and durable construction
  • 🎥 Good video and photo quality
  • ⏱️ Time-lapse functionality
  • 👁️ Live view capability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 WiFi connection fails frequently
  • 📱 App crashes and freezes regularly
  • ⚠️ Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • 🔌 Abandoned product support
  • ⏳ Slow and laggy performance

Night Vision

From 514 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Uses iPhone hardware for genuine night vision
  • 👍 Impressive image quality and clarity
  • 🔍 Supports real-time lidar scanning
  • 🎨 Offers image enhancement and filters

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🤑 Aggressive monetization tactics
  • 🤔 Unclear free trial limitations
  • 🤯 Frustrating user experience for free users

Bugs and requests

RE App

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App does not connect to camera WiFi after iOS updates
  • Photos disappear after saving to phone
  • App crashes when exporting to camera roll
  • Date/time metadata incorrect on photos
  • Google Drive and Dropbox backup authentication expired
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  • Live streaming Google authentication fails
  • App hangs on loading screen indefinitely
  • Bluetooth and WiFi connection drops unexpectedly
  • Cannot download videos or photos from camera
  • App crashes on iPhone 6+ and larger screens
  • Factory reset does not resolve connection issues
  • Password prompt appears despite correct credentials

Requested features

11 requests
  • Update app for iOS 13+ compatibility
  • Self-timer and countdown functionality
  • Shutdown/power-off feature
  • iPad app version
  • Manual camera mode and exposure controls
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  • Facebook Live and Periscope streaming
  • OneDrive backup support
  • Apple Watch app
  • Volume button photo control
  • Improved live view quality
  • Simplified WiFi connection process

Night Vision

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blurry and inaccurate image output
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices
  • Crashes and freezes reported

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial with full functionality
  • Improved image quality for free users
  • More transparent pricing and feature access

In-app purchases

None

RE App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Night Vision

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium$8.99

Questions

Is RE App free?
RE App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Night Vision free?
Night Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RE App or Night Vision?
Night Vision is rated higher. RE App averages 1.8 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Night Vision averages 4.1 from 514 ratings.
Do RE App or Night Vision have ads?
Neither RE App nor Night Vision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RE App or Night Vision?
RE App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Night Vision fortnightly. Most recently, RE App was updated on October 20, 2026 and Night Vision on October 19, 2026.

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