TDLidar

TDLidar

Depth Stream to TouchDesigner

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2 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 29, 2026
  • July 2, 2026

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Transform your iPhone into a live depth-sensing camera and a multi-sensor streaming hub. Wirelessly send LiDAR depth, body tracking, audio, and more to TouchDesigner, OBS, or other NDI-aware tools without cables or capture cards.

Live depth-sensing camera streaming
Multi-sensor data hub (body, hand, audio, motion)
NDI streaming for TouchDesigner, OBS, Resolume
Wireless connectivity, no capture card needed
Point cloud streaming and 3D photo capture (Pro)
Real-time sensor data to OSC namespaces
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What's New in TDLidar

9.2.0

July 2, 2026

New: Mesh Cloud mode Scan a room or object with the LiDAR scanner and watch a live point cloud build on a black background as you move. When you're done, walk your scan in a full-screen 3D viewer — on-screen joystick to move, dial to zoom, swipe to look, and a recenter button to reframe. Clean it up like a mini point-cloud editor: box-select stray points and delete them, with undo/redo. Then export to PLY or send the whole cloud into TouchDesigner as POP geometry over a fast local connection. • Adjustable point density (quantization) up to 200,000 points • Live clean-up: remove floating points, keep the largest connected surface, highlight incomplete areas • Your finished scan is kept when you switch modes — jump back in and it reopens to the 3D viewer Also new: Point Cloud Motion FX Live, motion-driven effects on the LiDAR point cloud, right in the slide-up settings bar — trails, velocity colour, age-fade, sculpt, riptide, vanishing and gravity fall, plus Light Paint options. Everything updates as you drag. Improvements & fixes • New slide-up live settings bar for LiDAR/Depth (controls change the image as you drag) • Face "Detail" boosted (higher default + range) and depth-quality fixes (edge shadow on Face Detail, over-bright environment after a camera flip) • The old "AR Mesh" sensor is replaced by the new Mesh Cloud mode Mesh Cloud is a Pro feature and needs a LiDAR iPhone. Everything else — Sensors mode, Monocular Depth, point clouds in TouchDesigner, Point Cloud Photos, and NDI depth streaming — carries over.

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$9.99

TDLidar Pro Lifetime

All TDLidar Pro features forever. One-time payment.

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This app rose +1 position in Developer Tools chart.

Last updated on July 21, 2026.

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This app dropped -4 positions in Developer Tools chart.

Last updated on July 21, 2026.

User reviews

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The app looks perfect on the paper. However there absolutely zero documentation.

I haven’t even found where to access the library of captured content to export it.

I don’t know what I have missed. Am I supposed to directly connect this app as a capture device to another piece of software (Touch Designer ?)

Also I would love to see an in-depth demo and explanation for each mode and what it is for.

Searched on the web, YouTube et .. nothing available, just some shorts with demos not going too much in depth.
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5Stars

Developer is very helpful and app is very interesting for expanding on Touchdesigners abilities!

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FAQ

What is TDLidar?

TDLidar turns your iPhone into a live depth-sensing camera and a multi-sensor streaming hub. It allows you to wirelessly send LiDAR depth, body tracking, audio, and other sensor data to applications like TouchDesigner, OBS, and Resolume over your network.

Does TDLidar have ads?

No, TDLidar does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for Pro features.

What devices does TDLidar support?

TDLidar is supported on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It utilizes the LiDAR scanner found on compatible iPhone and iPad models for depth sensing.

How often is TDLidar updated?

The latest version of TDLidar is 9.0, and it was last updated on June 23, 2026. Updates typically include new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

What are the Pro features in TDLidar?

Pro features include point cloud streaming to TouchDesigner, point cloud photos (saving and exploring 3D captures), raw topographic color maps, HD upscaling, extended LiDAR range, and a premium colormap pack.

Can TDLidar stream raw depth data?

Yes, TDLidar can stream raw depth data from both the front TrueDepth and rear LiDAR cameras. It offers various depth modes, including Environment, Face Detail, and Raw, with customizable colormaps and live HD upscaling.

What is the user sentiment for TDLidar?

TDLidar has a rating of 3.7 stars from 3 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed user reception, with potential for improvement in certain areas.

Is TDLidar suitable for beginners?

TDLidar is designed for developers and artists working with live visuals and AR. While it aims for ease of use with features like one-tap NDI streaming, a basic understanding of TouchDesigner or similar tools would be beneficial for optimal use.