Comparison

Night Eyes vs TargetIR

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

TargetIR

This app connects to a thermal imager device via Wi-Fi, allowing users to view high-definition thermal images in real-time. It offers full remote control for taking photos, recording videos, and accessing the device's image library for sharing.

Highlights
  • Real-time HD thermal image preview
  • Remote control of thermal imager functions
  • Take photos and record videos
  • Access and share image library
  • Wi-Fi device connectivity
Features
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TargetIR, Thermal imaging night vision exclusive mobile terminal APP. By connecting the device to Wi-Fi, users can preview high-definition images of the thermalimager in real time and remotely control it with full functions. In addition to taking photos and recording videos, this APP can also remotely obtain the image library of the thermal imager and share it with other application platforms at any time. It is a mobile APP that truly realizes full-function remote transmission and control.

Screenshots

Night Eyes4 screens
TargetIR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Night Eyes at 65% against TargetIR's 28%. Night Eyes also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 8) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). TargetIR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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 Eyes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TargetIR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Night Eyes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Eyes has 21K ratings behind it against 8, 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 28% of TargetIR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Night Eyes ships an update every 2 months, TargetIR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Night Eyes versus TargetIR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNight EyesTargetIR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (21K ratings) — better4.1 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better28.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB113 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNico SchroederWuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Night Eyes

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

TargetIR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative60.0%

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

TargetIR

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
None

TargetIR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Night Eyes free?
Night Eyes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TargetIR free?
TargetIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Night Eyes or TargetIR?
Night Eyes is rated higher. Night Eyes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while TargetIR averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Night Eyes or TargetIR have ads?
Night Eyes shows ads; TargetIR does not.
Which is updated more often, Night Eyes or TargetIR?
Night Eyes ships an update every 2 months, and TargetIR every 5 weeks. Most recently, Night Eyes was updated on November 9, 2026 and TargetIR on November 3, 2026.

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