Comparison

Night Eyes vs Thermal Effect

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

Thermal Effect

Explore the world through a thermal lens with this app. It transforms your photos and videos with various heat vision effects, emulating different thermal imaging devices. Easily create and share unique visual content.

Highlights
  • Thermal imaging effects
  • Heat vision filters
  • Multiple viewing modes
  • Photo and video enhancement
  • Easy to use interface
  • Share creations
Features
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Discover the unseen with Infra Vision Filter, an app designed to bring the intriguing world of thermal imaging to your phone. Transform the way you view your surroundings with our range of heat vision effects. Thermal Vision Made Easy: Experience the world through a thermal lens, unveiling a spectrum of temperatures in vibrant colors. Ideal for adding a unique, thermal touch to your photos and videos. Multiple Viewing Modes: Emulate the view from various thermal imaging devices, such as binoculars, thermal scopes, and heat vision goggles. Each mode offers a distinct thermal perspective, enhancing the realism of your images. Create and Share: Share your thermal vision creations with friends or on social media platforms. Simple and Intuitive Interface: Designed for user convenience, easily navigate through the app to explore thermal effect. No technical knowledge required. Infra Vision Filter is perfect for those fascinated by thermal imaging or looking to add an extraordinary flair to their visual content. Download now and step into a visually vibrant thermal world! Subscribe to get full access: $4.99 per week, cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://artounohanyan.neocities.org/privacy_policy_v3 Support: https://artounohanyan.neocities.org/support_v3

Screenshots

Night Eyes4 screens
Thermal Effect4 screens

Verdict

The call

Night Eyes and Thermal Effect both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Night Eyes's written reviews are positive against 22% of Thermal Effect's. Night Eyes also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (21K vs 158). Thermal Effect's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 and Thermal Effect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Night Eyes against 4.4 for Thermal Effect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Eyes has 21K ratings behind it against 158, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Night Eyes's written reviews are positive against 22% of Thermal Effect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Night Eyes ships an update every 2 months, Thermal Effect daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Night Eyes versus Thermal Effect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNight EyesThermal Effect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (21K ratings)4.4 (158 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better158
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNico SchroederTaalaibek Abakirov

Customer experience

Night Eyes

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

Thermal Effect

All ratings155 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

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

Thermal Effect

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
2 purchases

Thermal Effect

Subscriptions2
  • Thermal Effects Weekly Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Thermal Effects Weekly Promo$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Night Eyes free?
Night Eyes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thermal Effect free?
Thermal Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Night Eyes or Thermal Effect?
Thermal Effect is rated higher. Night Eyes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Thermal Effect averages 4.4 from 158 ratings.
Do Night Eyes or Thermal Effect have ads?
Night Eyes shows ads; Thermal Effect does not.
Which is updated more often, Night Eyes or Thermal Effect?
Night Eyes ships an update every 2 months, and Thermal Effect daily. Most recently, Night Eyes was updated on November 8, 2026 and Thermal Effect on October 30, 2026.

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