MATCO TOOLS vs TopInfrared
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MATCO TOOLS
This utility app transforms your smartphone into a sound and vibration detection tool. It assists technicians in identifying issues in vehicles and machinery by pinpointing rattles, squeaks, and grinding sounds. Requires additional hardware to function.
- Sound and vibration detection
- Locates defective or worn parts
- Analog and digital display options
- Adjustable sound level settings
- User information guide included
- Background sound off-setting
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The Matco Tools SmartEAR1 Sound & Vibration Detection app was developed to help assist the service technician in locating and finding defective or worn parts in automobiles, heavy machinery or industrial equipment where vibration, rattles, squeaks and grinding sounds would be associated making the task very difficult or impossible to diagnose. When used with our specially designed hardware kits your smartphone will be transformed into a state of the art Sound & Vibration Detection Technicians Tool allowing for ease of locating and finding those troubled areas. NOTE: Additional hardware is required to use this app. For information on how to purchase hardware please contact your local Matco Tools Distributor or call 1-866-BUY-TOOL**** Features: User friendly interface and intuitive operation. Sound level reading displays average, peak and real-time values. Sound level readings are displayed in either Analog or Digital. Analog and Digital readings have 2 display panels the user can choose from. Analog Meter or Analog Wave-Form. Digital Numeric or Digital Bar Graph. Background sound off-setting, sample rates, decibel off-setting can be manually be set. Reset/Refresh buttons reset/refresh values to default settings. Sound Level Reading Sampling Rate Decibel Off-set Master Volume Control User information guide includes informative facts about sound perception and permissible noise level exposure as well as a sound level comparison reference chart. Additional Information: Required: Any iOS device running iOS5.0+. Recommended: iPhone 4 and newer/ iPod Touch 4 and newer. Compatible: iPad 2 and newer.
TopInfrared
This thermal imaging camera app provides high-resolution thermal images for precise temperature detection. It's ideal for inspecting insulation, examining electronics, and identifying heat loss with excellent accuracy and sensitivity.
- High-resolution thermal imaging (256x192)
- Precise temperature detection
- Insulation inspection
- Circuit board examination
- High heat sensitivity (40mk)
- Low power consumption
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Applications: The iOS smartphone thermal imaging camera offers exceptional precision in detecting temperatures, inspecting insulation, and examining circuit boards. Its impressive 256x192 ultra-high resolution ensures that thermal images are both sharp and detailed. The device has a temperature accuracy of ±3.6°F(2°C), boasting a resolution of 0.1°C. Moreover, with a low power consumption of only 0.35W, you can use it for extended periods without concerns about battery life. The camera's high heat sensitivity of 40mk enables it to detect even the slightest temperature changes with great precision.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TopInfrared at 3.5 against MATCO TOOLS's 2.3. TopInfrared also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). MATCO TOOLS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. TopInfrared sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MATCO TOOLS asks for nothing beyond the download.
TopInfrared holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TopInfrared has 48 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MATCO TOOLS's written reviews are positive against 40% of TopInfrared's.
MATCO TOOLS ships an update every 6 months, TopInfrared every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MATCO TOOLS | TopInfrared |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8 ratings) | 3.5 (48 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 39.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 48 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 518 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JS Products, Inc. | HK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITED |
Customer experience
MATCO TOOLS
TopInfrared
In-app purchases
MATCO TOOLS
No in-app purchases
TopInfrared
- AI Features$19.99
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