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Thermal Camera FX vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Thermal Camera FX's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Thermal Camera FX
This App
Time Warp Scan Cam&Face Filter
Nemesis
Black and White Camera for IG
Contender
Funny Face Camera Filters
Contender
Retro Camera +
Contender
filmhwa - @hwa.min's filter
Contender
y2k: 2000s photo editor
Peer
Blur Photo Effect Background
Peer
Photo Editor: HSL & Skin Tools
Peer
AI Faceswap video app-Artface
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperPraveen OjhaHDY StudioZipoAppsPhoto & Video Editors - Instant SolutionZipoAppsARTTIC CO., LTD.Abel Thomas NobleAlan CushwayAlan CushwayFace swap video
CategoryEntertainmentPhotographyPhoto & VideoPhotographyPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhotography
PlatformAndroid, iOSAndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOSAndroid
Store Metrics
Rating0.0 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 54.4 / 54.5 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 52.9 / 5
Ratings Count020,4951136401463524,90726,566265254
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFree$2.99FreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateApr 25, 2026Oct 8, 2022Dec 2, 2015Oct 31, 2015Oct 12, 2015Nov 9, 2022Oct 20, 2025Sep 3, 2015Mar 6, 2019Feb 11, 2024
Last UpdatedJun 16, 2026May 9, 2026Nov 20, 2023May 12, 2026Nov 21, 2023Nov 18, 2025May 4, 2026Apr 16, 2026May 7, 2026Apr 15, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed-positive-positivepositive--positive-
Score65/100-85/100-75/10085/100--85/100-
Praises
  • Visual variety of simulation filters
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  • Ease of use for monochrome filters
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  • Simple live filter interface
  • Authentic analog aesthetic
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  • Granular control
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Complaints
  • Lack of real thermal detection
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  • Ad-supported experience frustration
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  • Lack of frequent updates
  • Stability and performance
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  • Subscription gating
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Requests--
  • Advanced precision editing tools
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  • Additional editing tools
  • Granular editing controls
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • LAN remote streaming provides a unique utility-based differentiator
  • 11 professional overlays cater to serious composition enthusiasts
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  • Selective color overlay provides a distinct creative hook
  • High iOS rating indicates strong core satisfaction
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  • Live-filter preview mechanism sustains casual engagement
  • Hashtag generator provides a clear path to social visibility
  • Exclusive influencer-led aesthetic creates a unique value proposition
  • Metadata-display builds professional photography authority
  • Paid-upfront model avoids ad-clutter friction
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  • AI-powered object detection enables precise background isolation
  • High-resolution zoom support facilitates professional-grade editing accuracy
  • Granular HSL control enables professional-grade grid consistency.
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Weaknesses
  • 0★ rating on iOS platform
  • Premium subscription lacks clear value-add over free ad-supported filters
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  • No feature updates since 2023 on iOS
  • Ad-supported model lacks a premium ad-free path
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  • Lack of updates since late 2023
  • Missing advanced editing tools like collage layouts
  • 0.3★ rating gap between Android and iOS
  • Android version priced 16% higher than iOS
  • Lack of AI-driven retouching tools
  • No cloud-save functionality for user projects
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  • Subscription pricing at $2.99/month exceeds category median for single-feature utilities
  • Lack of social sharing loops limits organic growth
  • Subscription gate for basic tools limits top-of-funnel conversion.
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Pricingfreemiumfreefreemiumfreefreemiumpaidfreemiumsubscriptionsubscriptionfree
MomentumActive-Zombie-ZombieSteadyIntense---
Update Cadence2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~5d avg-2 versions, ~742d avg-2 versions, ~747d avg5 versions5 versions---

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