Night Eyes vs TBScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Night Eyes
Enhance your mobile device's camera for low-light photography. This app uses advanced algorithms to amplify residual light in real-time, allowing you to capture details in dim conditions. It offers various amplification modes, exposure times, and color filters for improved image quality.
- Residual light amplification
- Real-time luminance histogram
- Up to 1-second exposure time
- 10x digital live zoom
- Multiple color filters
- HD photo capture
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Have you ever wanted to take a photo in low light conditions? Due to complex mathematical algorithms Night Eyes provides residual light amplification in real-time for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch without additional hardware. The image is illuminated in real-time (without delay). You can also switch the light amplification mode to exposure mode for better quality. With an exposure time of up to one second you will be able to view the smallest details. It's ideal for twilight situations. The luminance histogram shows you the brightness level in real-time. Zoom in inconspicuously using the 10x digital Live Zoom - and shoot your photos. You've naturally got many different color filters to choose from. The most important functions are: - Three amplification modes - Up to 1 second * exposure time - Residual light amplification - True low light enhancement - Real-time luminance histogram - Volume Up (+) Photo Capture - 10x digital live zoom - Tap to focus - Color filters: green, red, blue, b/w, sepia, etc. - Take HD photos - Landscape and portrait modes - Supports the front & back cameras - Supports LED lights - Supports EXIF-data *) only on supported devices A good camera and a powerful processor are required, to get the maximum picture quality. All the screenshots listed were taken with an iPhone and iPad and are genuine! Please note that this app does not provide true night vision functionality. The iPhone, iPad and iPod touch have no infrared amplifier, as a result no pictures can be taken in total darkness; a minimal level of light is still required, which can be ascertained by the camera's sensors. The preview will also be delayed in exposure mode. In addition the camera must be held stable for exposure time. ---------------------------- Follow us: http://twitter.com/CLIDOapps Visit us: http://www.clidoapps.com - Subscription Terms: https://www.clidoapps.com/app/iap/ios/nighteyes Privacy Policy: https://www.clidoapps.com/app/privacy/ios/nighteyes Terms and Conditions: https://www.clidoapps.com/app/tac/ios/nighteyes
TBScan
Easily discover and log geocaching trackables using your device's camera. Scan codes instantly to identify trackables, view their missions, and log them without manual typing. Perfect for events and finding trackables in caches.
- Quick trackable code recognition
- Discover multiple trackables simultaneously
- Offline functionality
- View trackable missions
- Attach photos to logs
- Multiple log modes
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It has never been easier to discover Trackables. TBScan is a new and revolutionary iPhone app for every Geocacher. What many Geocachers have been dreaming about is now reality: With TBScan you can discover and log TBs and Coins without having to type the tracking code. As soon as you point your camera at the code it will instantly get recognised: It’s that easy! TBScan is perfect for events: Where you previously had to first write down every single tracking code on a piece of paper only to later manually key in every single one, you can now scan the trackables lightning-fast and discover them all at the same time. With the help of TBScan you can discover up to 10 trackables per minute. What is more, TBScan is a great helper when you encounter a Trackable in a cache. Quickly scan the code and you will see the mission of the TB or coin. Finally, if you want to take that Trackable on your journey you can also directly log it. Features: • Quick recognition of Trackable codes • Discover multiple Trackables at once • Works without an Internet connection • Check Trackable mission • Attach pictures to trackable logs • Different Log-Modes (Retrieve, Discover, Write Note, Grab) • Log templates • Trackable inventory • Select codes for individual logs • Scan Trackables from your photo library • Export Trackables codes • Geocaching API access
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TBScan at none against Night Eyes's shown. TBScan also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (84% vs 65%). Night Eyes's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 235). On price, update cadence, 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 Eyes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TBScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TBScan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Eyes has 21K ratings behind it against 235, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Night Eyes's written reviews are positive against 84% of TBScan's.
Night Eyes ships an update every 2 months, TBScan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Night Eyes | TBScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (21K ratings) | 4.8 (235 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | 84.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 235 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nico Schroeder | Nicolas Camenisch |
Customer experience
Night Eyes
TBScan
Bugs and requests
Night Eyes
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when switching between modes
- Zoom and focus features not always reliable
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models
Requested features
4 requests- Add video recording capability
- Improve low-light performance without draining battery
- Provide more detailed instructions and tutorials
- Offer a free version without ads
TBScan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Night Eyes
- Night Eyes - One Month Premium$1.991 Month
- Night Eyes - One Year Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Night Eyes - One Week Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Remove Ads$9.99
- Night Eyes Pro - Lifetime$9.99
TBScan
- TBScan Pro$2.99









