| Core Identity |
| Developer | Seek Thermal, Inc. | FLIR Systems Aktiebolag | UNI-TREND TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) CO.,LTD. | Spawn Studios, Lda |
| Category | Utilities | Photo & Video | Utilities | Business |
| Platform | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 2.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 332 | 7,478 | 19 | 0 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2014 | Aug 4, 2014 | Nov 15, 2022 | Dec 18, 2022 |
| Last Updated | Jul 16, 2021 | Apr 23, 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 | Dec 18, 2022 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | negative | terrible | negative | - |
| Score | 25/100 | 20/100 | 30/100 | - |
| Praises | - Thermal imaging hardware provides immediate feedback for home energy efficiency and electrical diagnostics
| - Thermal imaging overlay alignment functionality provides significant utility for identifying heat loss in residential structures
| - Thermal imaging capabilities provide functional utility for science classes and professional work
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| Complaints | - Frequent application crashes and failure to detect hardware on modern mobile devices post-update
| - Hardware connection failures persist across multiple device models following the latest software update
- Inconsistent device compatibility and restrictive hardware requirements frustrate long-term users after recent updates
| - Frequent application crashes and stability regressions following the latest update
- Hardware connectivity failures and lack of clear device compatibility guidance
- UI layout regressions prevent access to navigation bars on modern device aspect ratios
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| Requests | - Software updates to ensure compatibility with current mobile operating systems and hardware
| - Automatic hardware detection and instant connection protocols are requested to replace current manual troubleshooting
| - Direct file system integration for saving thermal media to public device folders
- Orientation support for landscape and inverted usage during cable-connected operation
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Legacy brand recognition in DIY markets
- Proprietary hardware-software integration
- Specialized diagnostic utility for industrial maintenance
| - Proprietary MSX/VividIR image processing creates a hardware-value moat
- Established B2B distribution via FLIR Ignite cloud integration
- Editors' Choice badge status sustains organic install velocity
| - Hardware-dependent utility drives proprietary camera sales
- Standard OS sharing protocols facilitate organic visual marketing
| - Multi-product placement enables complex scene construction for professional staging
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| Weaknesses | - High crash frequency on modern OS
- Inconsistent hardware detection
- Lack of software maintenance updates
| - High-frequency hardware connection failures on the latest version
- Restrictive Android device compatibility limits user base
- Paywalling legacy content triggers churn among long-term users
| - 1.9★ iOS rating indicates severe stability issues
- Lack of public folder file access
- Persistent launch-time crashes
| - Zero monetization strategy limits long-term sustainability
- No social or community layer reduces user retention
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| Pricing | free | freemium | free | free |
| Momentum | Zombie | Maintenance | Zombie | Zombie |
| Update Cadence | 2 versions, ~1649d avg | 2 versions, ~20d avg | 2 versions, ~140d avg | 1 versions |
