# Night Eyes vs TargetIR

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.

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.

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.

Night Eyes ships an update every 2 months, TargetIR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Eyes | TargetIR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-eyes-night-camera/id954158424/reviews)** | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targetir/id1579653456/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/688744536) |

## What reviewers say

### Night Eyes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-eyes-night-camera/id954158424)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Eyes - One Month Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Night Eyes - One Year Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Night Eyes - One Week Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Night Eyes Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent night vision capabilities
- 👍 Wide range of color filters
- 🔍 Impressive zoom and focus
- 💡 Useful for surveillance and low-light situations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly in low-light conditions
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
- 💰 Paid features should be free or better explained

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between modes
- Zoom and focus features not always reliable
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Add video recording capability
- Improve low-light performance without draining battery
- Provide more detailed instructions and tutorials
- Offer a free version without ads


### TargetIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targetir/id1579653456)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 10, 2026 and TargetIR on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*