# Depth Torch — LiDAR room view for dark rooms > LiDAR-based 3D room mapping and distance measurement for dark environments. (iPhone/iPad app by Evan Freymiller.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depth-torch/id6811387955 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Evan Freymiller](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811387957) - Category: Utilities, Lifestyle - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 2 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-09-23 - Data updated: 2026-10-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depth-torch/id6811387955/reviews.md ## What is Depth Torch? Your iPhone's LiDAR sensor works by timing infrared pulses, not by collecting light. It keeps working in complete darkness, when the camera sees nothing at all. Depth Torch turns that sensor into a live view of the space around you. Doorways, walls, furniture and corners appear as shaded 3D geometry, updating in real time as you move — shaded as though lit from where you are standing, so edges and door frames stand out. WHAT IT IS NOT This is not night vision. It does not amplify light and it does not use infrared imaging. It maps distance. Things that do not return a clean pulse — glass, mirrors, water, dark or glossy surfaces — can read as empty space, and thin obstacles like cables may not register at all. Effective range is roughly half a metre to five metres, and it drops sharply outdoors or in fog, rain or dust. Please read the safety notice in the app. RED IN THE DARK, GREEN IN THE LIGHT Red light leaves your night vision largely intact, so you can still see the unlit room when you look up from the screen. The app measures the light in the room and picks for you — red in the dark, green where there is already light — and dims the screen in red so it does not undo the adaptation it is protecting. You can pin either one. DISTANCES ON WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT Turn on distance markers and the view labels what it measured: 5' on the wall ahead, 4' on the chair beside you. Where the sensor is not confident, it shows nothing rather than a number it cannot stand behind. There is also an optional proximity marking that picks out surfaces close enough to walk into. It marks what the sensor measured — it does not promise that an unmarked path is clear. HANDHELD OR IN A HEADSET Hold the phone upright for a single full-screen view. Turn it sideways and it becomes a stereo pair, ready to drop into a Google Cardboard-class headset for real depth perception. Lens calibration is built in for whichever headset you own. THREE BUTTONS, NOTHING ELSE IN THE WAY Palette, capture, and distance markers sit at the bottom of the live view. Everything else stays out of the picture until you tap. The capture button saves a still of what you are seeing to your photo library. That is the only thing the app saves, it happens only when you ask, and it goes nowhere else. AN OPTIONAL TORCH Off by default, because seeing without emitting light is the point. Turn it on when you want the room lit. PRIVACY Nothing is recorded as video, nothing is shared, and nothing is sent anywhere. No account, no analytics, and no network access of any kind. Your settings stay on your device. REQUIREMENTS A device with a rear LiDAR sensor: iPhone 12 Pro or later Pro and Pro Max models. This is an iPhone app and does not run on iPad. On other iPhones it falls back to a clearly labelled camera-only mode, which cannot see in the dark. SAFETY Do not use this while driving, cycling, on stairs, near water, or anywhere a missed obstacle could injure you. Do not rely on it in an emergency. ## Key features - Real-time 3D room mapping - LiDAR sensor utilization - Distance measurement display - Red light for night vision preservation - Optional proximity marking - Stereo pair mode for VR headsets - Capture still images ## Is Depth Torch safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess Depth Torch. ## Is Depth Torch legit? Depth Torch has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Depth Torch is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depth-torch/id6811387955/reviews.md ### 5/5 — A must have for parents! *2026-09-29* This is perfect for when my baby is sleeping in a dark room and I do not want to disturb him. I wonder if this could be useful to the visually impaired 🤯 ## Frequently asked questions about Depth Torch ### What is Depth Torch? Depth Torch is a utility app that uses your iPhone's LiDAR sensor to create a live, 3D view of your surroundings. It's particularly useful in dark rooms where the camera alone would see nothing. ### Does Depth Torch work like night vision? No, Depth Torch is not night vision. It maps distance using infrared pulses from the LiDAR sensor, rather than amplifying light or using infrared imaging. It works in complete darkness by measuring distance. ### What are the requirements to use Depth Torch? Depth Torch requires a device with a rear LiDAR sensor, such as an iPhone 12 Pro or later Pro and Pro Max model. It is an iPhone app and does not run on iPad. ### How does Depth Torch handle privacy? Depth Torch prioritizes privacy. Nothing is recorded as video, shared, or sent anywhere. There is no account, no analytics, and no network access, with all settings staying on your device. ### Can I use Depth Torch with a VR headset? Yes, you can turn your phone sideways to create a stereo pair view, which is ready to be used with a Google Cardboard-class headset for enhanced depth perception. ### What is the effective range of Depth Torch? The effective range of Depth Torch is roughly half a meter to five meters. This range can decrease outdoors or in conditions like fog, rain, or dust. ### Does Depth Torch have ads? No, Depth Torch does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed to provide a focused user experience without interruptions. ### How often is Depth Torch updated? Depth Torch was last updated on September 23, 2026, with version 1.0.0. This indicates it is a new release, and future updates will depend on developer plans. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-30 Adjusts viewport circles when in viewer mode to be larger and allows the adjustment of the size, and width apart ### 1.0.0 — 2026-09-23 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Depth Torch | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [DomainDig](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domaindig/id6760368004) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Utilities | | [BamBuddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambuddy/id6790214398) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [Ona Vision](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ona-vision/id6469765462) | 4.2 (6) | Free | Utilities | | [DeSal Lite+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desal-lite-plus/id1556015265) | 1.8 (8) | Free | Utilities | | [Unraid Deck - Server Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unraid-deck-server-manager/id6757081677) | 4.8 (26) | Free | Utilities | | [Joint Craft - 3D Printer app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joint-craft-3d-printer-app/id6455888249) | 4.3 (63) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Evan Freymiller - [babydb: feeding and sleep log](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babydb-feeding-and-sleep-log/id6816787831) All apps by Evan Freymiller: https://appshunter.io/developer/6811387957 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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