Comparison

Distance Laser Meter vs LiDAR Rangefinder

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

Head to head
About

Distance Laser Meter

Estimate distances and heights of objects using your device's sensors. Easily measure rooms, buildings, or other items in various units. This tool provides quick approximations without needing special skills.

Highlights
  • Estimate distance to objects
  • Measure object height
  • Results in meters, centimeters, inches, or feet
  • No special skills required
  • Turns device into a distance meter
Features
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*** Please note: This app will give you an estimation of the distance or the height! The results depend on the correctness of your sensors and can have a deviation up to 20 %. *** With Distance Laser Meter you have a strong device to measure the distance and height to objects around you. No special skills or knowledge is required to use this app! You can easily detect the distance to an object or the height of the object. Measure now the distance of your room and get the result in meters, centimeters, inches or feet. This app will turn your device into a strong distance laser meter! Surprise your friends and family with this app! Use the distance meter to measure the height of a building or to measure the distance to it!

About

LiDAR Rangefinder

This utility app transforms your iPhone into a quick and easy distance measuring tool. Simply aim at a point to get an instant reading, with options to switch units and copy values. It's designed for effortless everyday use, providing fast answers for various measuring needs.

Highlights
  • Instant distance readout
  • LiDAR-equipped iPhone compatible
  • Zoom for precision aiming
  • Switch between meters and feet
  • Copy distance to clipboard
  • Clean, minimal interface
Features
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LiDAR Rangefinder turns your iPhone into a fast, simple range measurement tool. Aim at a point and get an instant distance reading from your phone to the surface in front of you. Built for clarity and speed, LiDAR Rangefinder gives you a clean, focused interface that makes measuring feel effortless. Whether you are estimating distances indoors, checking spacing on location, or simply curious how far away something is, LiDAR Rangefinder makes it easy to get a quick answer. Features: • Instant distance readout to the point you are aiming at • Designed for LiDAR-equipped iPhone models • Zoom the view on screen for easier aiming and improved precision • Tap the distance to cycle between metres, feet and yards • Touch-and-hold the distance to copy value to clipboard • Clean, minimal interface for fast everyday use Note: LiDAR Rangefinder works best on compatible iPhone models with a LiDAR scanner. Accuracy depends on lighting, surface type, distance, and environmental conditions. Reflective, transparent, very dark, or very distant surfaces may reduce reliability. LiDAR Rangefinder is designed for close to medium distances, from 0.1m up to a maximum of between 5m and 10m depending on iPhone model and conditions. If LiDAR lock cannot be achieved then ARKit raycast is used as a fallback measuring method and "AR Only" instead of "LiDAR" is displayed in the status bar. If you want a lightweight, modern distance tool that is ready whenever your phone is in your pocket, LiDAR Rangefinder is the simplest way to measure.

Screenshots

Distance Laser Meter3 screens
LiDAR Rangefinder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LiDAR Rangefinder at none against Distance Laser Meter's shown. LiDAR Rangefinder also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Distance Laser Meter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Distance Laser Meter against 2.9 for LiDAR Rangefinder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiDAR Rangefinder has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Distance Laser Meter's written reviews are positive against 33% of LiDAR Rangefinder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Laser Meter ships an update every 7 months, LiDAR Rangefinder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Distance Laser Meter versus LiDAR Rangefinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance Laser MeterLiDAR Rangefinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan BickelWILLIAM BENJAMIN BURRARD-LUCAS

Customer experience

Distance Laser Meter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative55.0%

LiDAR Rangefinder

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Distance Laser Meter

No in-app purchases

None

LiDAR Rangefinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distance Laser Meter free?
Distance Laser Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiDAR Rangefinder free?
LiDAR Rangefinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Distance Laser Meter or LiDAR Rangefinder?
Distance Laser Meter is rated higher. Distance Laser Meter averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LiDAR Rangefinder averages 2.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Distance Laser Meter or LiDAR Rangefinder have ads?
Distance Laser Meter shows ads; LiDAR Rangefinder does not.
Which is updated more often, Distance Laser Meter or LiDAR Rangefinder?
Distance Laser Meter ships an update every 7 months, and LiDAR Rangefinder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Distance Laser Meter was updated on November 2, 2026 and LiDAR Rangefinder on November 13, 2026.

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