UMLink vs LiDAR Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UMLink
View and record live microscope feeds from M-JPEG compatible devices. Capture snapshots, freeze images, and utilize measurement tools for detailed analysis.
- M-JPEG microscope support
- Real-time preview
- Snapshot capture
- Video recording
- Image freeze
- Measurement functions
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UMLink supports M-JPEG format microscope connection, allowing real time preview. Features : • Snapshot • Video recording • Image freeze • Flip • Measurement functions
LiDAR Toolkit
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Measure distances, areas and volumes with your iPhone using AR technology. LiDAR Toolkit turns your iPhone Pro into a professional measuring tool. Features: - Distance measurement (tap two points) - Area calculation (tap 3+ points for polygon) - Volume estimation (area x height) - Measurement history with labels and notes - CSV and PDF export for documentation - Works with and without LiDAR sensor Perfect for: - Contractors estimating room dimensions - Real estate agents measuring apartments - Interior designers planning layouts - DIY enthusiasts measuring for furniture FREE: 10 measurements PREMIUM: Unlimited measurements, export, no ads LiDAR-equipped devices (iPhone Pro, iPad Pro) get highest precision. Standard iPhones work with reduced accuracy. All data stored locally. No account needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UMLink at none against LiDAR Toolkit's 1. UMLink also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). LiDAR Toolkit's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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. LiDAR Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UMLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
UMLink ships an update monthly, LiDAR Toolkit every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UMLink | LiDAR Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microlinks Technology Co,.Ltd | Florian Oberle |
In-app purchases
UMLink
No in-app purchases
LiDAR Toolkit
- LiDAR Toolkit Premium$4.99
