# Easy Distance Measure vs LiDAR Pointer

The clearest difference is rating: LiDAR Pointer at 3.3 against Easy Distance Measure's 1.0. LiDAR Pointer also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Easy Distance Measure's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Easy Distance Measure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LiDAR Pointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LiDAR Pointer holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiDAR Pointer has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Easy Distance Measure's written reviews are positive against 60% of LiDAR Pointer's.

Easy Distance Measure ships an update every 49 months, LiDAR Pointer every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Distance Measure | LiDAR Pointer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-distance-measure/id1373138980/reviews) | **[3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-pointer/id1555423445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | **Every 23 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [BMAC Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091994276) | [Goldgewicht Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212140131) |

## What reviewers say

### Easy Distance Measure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-distance-measure/id1373138980)

Estimate real-time distances to objects using your smartphone's camera. Ideal for construction, DIY, and outdoor activities, it provides quick and accurate measurements with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Camera-based distance measurement, Accurate calculation using tilt angle & height, Easy calibration for precision, Supports multiple units (meters, feet, inches), Flashlight support for low light, Snapshots with distance overlay, Share results instantly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### LiDAR Pointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-pointer/id1555423445)

Measure distances and angles using your device's LiDAR sensor. Get audio readouts of measurements and use the flashlight for better accuracy in low light. Requires a LiDAR-equipped device.

**Highlights:** Measure distance to surfaces, Indicate device inclination angle, Oral distance measurement via speech, Flashlight for extra light, Supports iPhone and iPad

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Distance Measure free?

Easy Distance Measure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LiDAR Pointer free?

LiDAR Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Easy Distance Measure or LiDAR Pointer?

LiDAR Pointer is rated higher. Easy Distance Measure averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LiDAR Pointer averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Easy Distance Measure or LiDAR Pointer have ads?

Neither Easy Distance Measure nor LiDAR Pointer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Easy Distance Measure or LiDAR Pointer?

Easy Distance Measure ships an update every 49 months, and LiDAR Pointer every 23 months. Most recently, Easy Distance Measure was updated on October 3, 2026 and LiDAR Pointer on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*