vidar vs LiDAR View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vidar
This utility app enhances the use of handheld thermal cameras by displaying images directly on your phone screen, eliminating the need for external monitors. It also simplifies sharing photos and videos with friends and offers convenient camera operation.
- View thermal camera images on phone screen
- Eliminates need for external displays
- Easy photo and video sharing
- Streamlined thermal camera operation
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Vidar可以让您更加方便，有趣的使用手持热像仪，您可以通过手机屏幕看到热像仪的图像而不用外界显示器，从而避免携带沉重的外界显示器； 您可以将您所拍摄的照片和视频更加方便的分享给您的朋友 您可以更加方便的操作您的热像仪；
LiDAR View
Visualize real-time data from your device's LiDAR sensor and camera. Overlay camera feeds with LiDAR depth information to enhance visibility in low light or highlight environmental contours. Supports 3D point cloud viewing and stereo display for immersive experiences.
- Real-time LiDAR and camera feed
- Overlay camera with LiDAR data
- Adjustable view range
- 3D Point Cloud View
- Stereo viewing with VR headsets
- Screenshot capture and viewing
- Flashlight activation
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LiDAR View provides real-time visualization of both LiDAR depth data and camera imagery. You can choose to display the camera view, the LiDAR view, or a combined view that merges both sources for enhanced environmental awareness and depth perception. * LiDAR modes (Options 3 and 4) are especially effective in low-light or dark environments, helping reveal surrounding structures and spatial depth. The visible range can be adjusted using the slider at the bottom of the screen. * Combined modes (Options 2 and 4) blend camera and LiDAR data to enhance object contours and depth details. * In Combined modes, tap the subview to enlarge it for a more detailed inspection. Tap the enlarged view again to return to the combined layout. * The center-point depth is displayed in real time in centimeters. You can capture screenshots at any time by tapping the camera icon, and browse saved images through the photo icon. The built-in flashlight can be enabled using the torch icon. Swipe left on the number icon to access two additional viewing modes: * 3D Point Cloud View — Freely explore the surrounding environment in an interactive 3D perspective by panning the screen. * Stereo View — Experience immersive real-time stereo visualization using Google Cardboard or a compatible VR headset. If you want to view front depth image through TrueDepth camera and front camera, please check our app "FrontDepth View". If you have any suggestions, feedback, or feature requests, feel free to contact us at hereyouare1981@gmail.com Thank you for using LiDAR View!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LiDAR View at 41% against vidar's 0%. vidar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
vidar ships an update every 2 months, LiDAR View every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vidar | LiDAR View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 41.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd. | HAN WEI WANG |
Customer experience
vidar
LiDAR View
In-app purchases
vidar
No in-app purchases
LiDAR View
No in-app purchases
