# Night Vision LIDAR Camera — Requires device with Face ID

> Infrared and LIDAR camera app for seeing in the dark. (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Backes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-lidar-camera/id1559135127 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Backes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461717148)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.3 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-lidar-camera/id1559135127/reviews.md

## What is Night Vision LIDAR Camera?

This app uses the front-facing infrared camera and the rear LIDAR based camera to be able to see in the dark. This app requires a device that has Face ID in order to work. In order to use the LIDAR feature, the device must have the LIDAR hardware.

This app requires an iOS device with FaceID, such as the iPhone 14, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 14 Plus, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 13 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 mini, 11, 11 Pro, XS, and X.

SEE USING LIDAR
On the iPhone 12 Pro and the 3rd and 4th generation iPad Pros with LIDAR, you can use the back facing LiDAR scanner to see in the dark. The app does not require any light to operate and can work in complete darkness.

SEE WITH INFRARED TRUE DEPTH
For compatible devices (devices with FaceID), the front-facing true depth camera is used to see in the dark.

For both the LIDAR sensor and the true depth camera, the app uses creates a pseudo color image using the depth data from the sensors.

## Key features

- Infrared camera for low-light vision
- LIDAR scanner for depth sensing
- Pseudo-color image generation
- Works in complete darkness
- Utilizes TrueDepth camera

## Chart rankings

- #196 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-lidar-camera/id1559135127/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works perfectly

*2026-06-18, version 1.4*

I don’t know what the other reviews are talking about, but this app works great!

### 1/5 — 坑

*2026-01-28*

坑

### 1/5 — No work

*2026-01-20, version 1.4*

The rear camera doesn't work, the screen is completely black and the buttons don't work.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2025-10-05, version 1.4*

It just doesn't work. It needs to be taken off the App Store. Absolutely shameful.

### 1/5 — LiDAR doesnt work

*2025-03-01*

LiDAR doesnt work

### 1/5 — Very low quality

*2025-01-01, version 1.4*

Pictures are like 72p

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with LiDAR on iPhone 16 pro

*2024-11-04*

Just a black screen

### 5/5 — Appli

*2023-11-15*

Fonctionne !

### 1/5 — It does not work as described !

*2022-11-20, version 1.4*

It does not work as described! So I do not recommend this app! I have an iPhone 13, so it should work as it says in the description! Money wasted ! i

### 2/5 — Nie działa

*2022-10-17, version 1.4*

Nie działa na 14pro max 
Lidar w ciemności nie działa
Przednia kamera działa na 100%

## Frequently asked questions about Night Vision LIDAR Camera

### What does this app do?

This application uses your device's front-facing infrared camera and rear LIDAR scanner to enable you to see in dark environments. It processes depth data from these sensors to create a pseudo-color image, making it possible to navigate or observe in conditions with no visible light.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app's primary features include the ability to see in the dark using infrared technology via the TrueDepth camera and by leveraging the LIDAR scanner on compatible devices. It generates pseudo-color images from the depth data, allowing for visibility even in complete darkness.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What devices are compatible with this app?

This app requires an iOS device with Face ID. Specifically, it is compatible with models such as the iPhone 14 series, 13 series, 12 series, 11 series, XS, and X. For the LIDAR feature, devices like the iPhone 12 Pro and certain iPad Pros with LIDAR hardware are necessary.

### How can I use this app in complete darkness?

The app is designed to function in complete darkness by utilizing the infrared capabilities of the TrueDepth camera and the depth sensing of the LIDAR scanner. These sensors capture data that the app then translates into a visible pseudo-color image, allowing you to see without any ambient light.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2022-10-01

This version includes minor performance updates.

### 1.3 — 2021-11-01

This version addresses an issue where the images would not appear on screen.

### 1.2 — 2021-10-27

This version fixes a bug where image capture in the rear LIDAR view failed to save to the Photo Library. It also fixes an issue in determining which devices can produce stereo depth images with a dual camera system.

### 1.1 — 2021-05-04

Thank you for your interest in the app. This version fixes a bug that would prevent the LIDAR view from appearing and prevents a crash from saving an image.

### 1.0 — 2021-04-30

No release notes.

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