KickTheMap vs 3D Lidar Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KickTheMap
Create detailed 3D models of infrastructure and sites using augmented reality. Simply walk around your area, and the app automatically captures images to generate accurate 3D models within 24 hours. Visualize, measure, and export your data for various mapping and modeling needs.
- Augmented reality 3D scanning
- Automatic picture capture
- 3D models delivered within 24 hours
- Model scaling and georeferencing
- Export data in DXF, CSV, JSON, LAS
- Offline mode
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This is the perfect tool for utility mapping, volumes calculation, road mapping and infrastructure modelling (bridges, tunnels, retaining walls..). No prior knowledge required! Just walk around your site and the app works by itself, taking pictures all along the way thanks to an advanced Augmented Reality engine. 3D models are delivered within 24 hours on your personal desktop platform, allowing you to visualise, measure, digitise and export your data. Possibility to scale or georeference your model within the app with simple and intuitive features. App Features: - Picture auto-trigger based on user's motion - 3D model delivered within 24h - Up to 2000 pictures/job - Lightweight pictures for fast upload - Scale your model with a known distance - Georeference your model with on known points - Accuracy of 3 cm (1.2 in) in XYZ - In-app warnings - Unlimited number of jobs - Output quality checks - Offline mode in case of no internet coverage - Pictures counter Platform features: - High-quality visualisation - Fast rendering of millions of points - Distance, height, area - Easy digitisation with points and polylines - Objects attributes to export - Multiple point clouds display - Export objects in DXF, CSV or JSON - Export point clouds in LAS Trial version is limited to 5 projects of 150 pictures max.
3D Lidar Viewer
Visualize LiDAR and camera data in real-time 2D and 3D. Perform precise length and area measurements directly within the app. Save and revisit scenes for further analysis.
- Real-time 3D and 2D display
- LiDAR and camera output visualization
- Real-time length and area measurement
- Scene saving and viewing
- Adjustable exposure bias and depth view range
- Panning display for camera view control
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3D LiDAR Viewer provides real-time 3D and 2D visualization of both LiDAR depth data and camera imagery. It also lets you measure distances and areas in real time using your device's LiDAR sensor. Features • Real-time 3D and 2D LiDAR visualization • Real-time distance and area measurements • Pan and rotate the 3D view to explore the scene from different angles • Adjust the visible depth range using the slider at the bottom of the screen • Save captured scenes with a single tap and review them later • Re-measure distances and areas on previously saved scenes • Display the center-point depth in real time (in centimeters) We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Please contact us at: hereyouare1981@gmail.com Note: This app requires an iOS device equipped with a LiDAR Scanner, such as: * iPhone Pro models with LiDAR support * iPad Pro models with LiDAR support Thank you for using our apps!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KickTheMap at 4.3 against 3D Lidar Viewer's 3.7. 3D Lidar Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
KickTheMap holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
KickTheMap ships an update every 3 weeks, 3D Lidar Viewer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KickTheMap | 3D Lidar Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 275 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KickTheMap Sarl | HAN WEI WANG |
Customer experience
KickTheMap
3D Lidar Viewer
In-app purchases
KickTheMap
No in-app purchases
3D Lidar Viewer
No in-app purchases
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