Comparison

SwellCam2 vs LidarAC

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

Head to head
About

SwellCam2

Preview images from a drone camera, control photo and video capture, and adjust camera settings. Download captured media directly to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Preview drone camera images
  • Control photo and video capture
  • Set camera parameters
  • Download images to mobile
  • Compatible with SwellPro Agile models
Features
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With the SwellCam 2 application, you can preview the images taken by a drone camera, control take photo or video, and set the camera parameters. You can also use the application to view the wonderful scenes and download the images from drone to mobile phones. Key Functions Control camera take picture or video. Set camera photo or video parameters. Preview the photos and videos in the camera. Download photos and images from the cameras to mobile phones. Applicable Model SwellPro Agile SwellPro Agile Racer

About

LidarAC

This app transforms your iPhone into a handheld controller for advanced focus pulling in video production. It integrates LiDAR data for real-time distance measurements, depth of field calculations, and precise focus tracking, enhancing your workflow with intuitive tools and haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • Real-time LiDAR distance data
  • Depth of field visualization
  • Custom lens profiles
  • Focus scale modes
  • Marker-based focus assistance
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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LidarAC – RX is the handheld control and monitoring interface for the LidarAC system, built to extend Tilta Nucleus M and N setups for modern focus workflows. The idea is simple: bring tools normally found on high-end hand units to the Nano by using an iPhone. The system consists of two Modes. RX acts as the handheld interface and connects to the Nucleus Nano II via Bluetooth. TX runs on a second iPhone mounted on the camera (iPhone 12 Pro or newer) and provides LiDAR-based distance data. RX already enhances the Nucleus on its own with custom lens profiles, focus scaling, and marker tools. The full potential unlocks when paired with TX, adding real-time distance data directly into the focus workflow. Instead of relying on raw motor values, the system translates focus into usable distance context. Depth of field is calculated and visualized in real time, helping focus pullers make faster and more confident decisions, especially in dynamic scenes. Lens profiles allow precise mapping between LiDAR data and lens behavior, including aperture-based depth of field. Camera profiles handle CoC and sensor offset, ensuring accurate results in real-world setups. The focus scale is fully interactive and can switch between a flat mode and a focus wheel inspired mode. Values can either be mapped visually like on the lens for intuitive pulling, or displayed linearly to better understand spatial relationships within the scene. Marker and tracking tools make it easy to set, follow, and recall focus points. Features like spot measurement, 2D and 3D tracking, and a top-down LiDAR view provide clear spatial awareness on set. Haptic feedback increases as you approach a marker, giving intuitive confirmation without looking away. Key features: • Real-time LiDAR distance data for people, faces, and eyes • Spot distance measurement • 2D and 3D tracking points • Top-down LiDAR scene view • Custom lens profiles with depth of field visualization • Multiple focus scale modes (linear, lens matched, logarithmic) • Marker-based focus assistance with haptic feedback

Screenshots

SwellCam21 screens
LidarAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LidarAC at 5.0 against SwellCam2's 3.0. LidarAC also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 9 months). SwellCam2's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). 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

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

LidarAC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwellCam2 ships an update every 9 months, LidarAC every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SwellCam2 versus LidarAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwellCam2LidarAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen SwellPro Technology Co.,LTDLuis Arndt

In-app purchases

None

SwellCam2

No in-app purchases

None

LidarAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwellCam2 free?
SwellCam2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LidarAC free?
LidarAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SwellCam2 or LidarAC?
LidarAC is rated higher. SwellCam2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LidarAC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SwellCam2 or LidarAC have ads?
Neither SwellCam2 nor LidarAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwellCam2 or LidarAC?
SwellCam2 ships an update every 9 months, and LidarAC every 11 days. Most recently, SwellCam2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and LidarAC on October 28, 2026.

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