# Night Eyes vs Thermal Effect

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Eyes | Thermal Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-eyes-night-camera/id954158424/reviews) | **[4.4 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-effect-night-camera/id6480454416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 158 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 23 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [Taalaibek Abakirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845047526) |

## 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


### Thermal Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-effect-night-camera/id6480454416)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thermal Effects Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Thermal Effects Weekly Promo | $4.99 | per 7 days |


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