Comparison

Shaders vs LiDAR View

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shaders

Create, view, and share custom graphics programs that run on the GPU. Learn how to integrate these visual effects into your own applications.

Highlights
  • Create custom shaders
  • View shaders
  • Share shaders with users
  • Learn shader integration
  • GPU graphics programming
Features
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Shaders - Shader editor is an app which let you view, create and share shaders with other users. Shaders are little graphics programs which run on the GPU. These effects can also be used in your own apps. You can see in the app how to accomplish this.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Shaders3 screens
LiDAR View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LiDAR View at 3.5 against Shaders's 2.1. LiDAR View also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 21 months) and review sentiment (41% vs 23%). Shaders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiDAR View holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Shaders's written reviews are positive against 41% of LiDAR View's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shaders ships an update every 21 months, LiDAR View every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shaders versus LiDAR View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadersLiDAR View
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (48 ratings)3.5 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews41.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProof of ConceptHAN WEI WANG

Customer experience

Shaders

All ratings48 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative61.5%

LiDAR View

All ratings18 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative48.3%

In-app purchases

None

Shaders

No in-app purchases

None

LiDAR View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shaders free?
Shaders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiDAR View free?
LiDAR View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shaders or LiDAR View?
LiDAR View is rated higher. Shaders averages 2.1 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while LiDAR View averages 3.5 from 20 ratings.
Do Shaders or LiDAR View have ads?
LiDAR View shows ads; Shaders does not.
Which is updated more often, Shaders or LiDAR View?
Shaders ships an update every 21 months, and LiDAR View every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shaders was updated on October 23, 2026 and LiDAR View on October 24, 2026.

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