SKM AR Viewer vs LiDAR Pointer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SKM AR Viewer
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All you need is a QR code to load and share your AR project data. At SKM Informatik we will generate a ready to use AR project from your data or you can create your own XR projects with the SKM XR Publisher. Please contact us. Additional functions available when using the SKM AR Viewer in combination with SKM DataGateway • Direct import of 3D model in STL format • Save storage space by a shared library • Online and offline availability of all data • Connect two devices to share your data for easy and flexible working online and offline
LiDAR Pointer
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.
- Measure distance to surfaces
- Indicate device inclination angle
- Oral distance measurement via speech
- Flashlight for extra light
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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LiDAR Pointer can perform the following functions: - Measuring distance between your device and a surface; - Indicating the angle of inclination of your device; - Obtaining oral distance measurement through speech synthesis technology; - Turning on the flashlight of your device to get extra light when you need it. WARNING: - This application requires a device equipped with a LiDAR; - This application measures a distance between 1 cm and 5 meters maximum (only if a surface is detected by the LiDAR).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SKM AR Viewer at none against LiDAR Pointer's 2. SKM AR Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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 Pointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SKM AR Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
SKM AR Viewer ships an update every 3 months, LiDAR Pointer every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SKM AR Viewer | LiDAR Pointer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S.K.M. Informatik GmbH | Goldgewicht Consulting |
In-app purchases
SKM AR Viewer
No in-app purchases
LiDAR Pointer
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual$12.991 Year
