Comparison

Night Eyes vs TBScan

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Residual light amplification
  • Real-time luminance histogram
  • Up to 1-second exposure time
  • 10x digital live zoom
  • Multiple color filters
  • HD photo capture
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Quick trackable code recognition
  • Discover multiple trackables simultaneously
  • Offline functionality
  • View trackable missions
  • Attach photos to logs
  • Multiple log modes
Features
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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

Screenshots

Night Eyes4 screens
TBScan3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Night Eyes versus TBScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNight EyesTBScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (21K ratings)4.8 (235 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews84.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21K — better235
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNico SchroederNicolas Camenisch

Customer experience

Night Eyes

All ratings20,611 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews1,058 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative30.7%

TBScan

All ratings235 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.0%

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

5 purchases

Night Eyes

Subscriptions3
  • 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
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Night Eyes Pro - Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

TBScan

One-time1
  • TBScan Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Night Eyes free?
Night Eyes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TBScan free?
TBScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Night Eyes or TBScan?
TBScan is rated higher. Night Eyes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while TBScan averages 4.8 from 235 ratings.
Do Night Eyes or TBScan have ads?
Night Eyes shows ads; TBScan does not.
Which is updated more often, Night Eyes or TBScan?
Night Eyes ships an update every 2 months, and TBScan every 3 months. Most recently, Night Eyes was updated on November 8, 2026 and TBScan on November 2, 2026.

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