Comparison

Thermal Viewer vs LiDAR Camera

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

Head to head
About

Thermal Viewer

This application allows users to control and capture images and videos from a thermal camera. It offers adjustments for zoom, color palettes, brightness, contrast, and image enhancement. Users can also manage camera settings like sleep timers and indicator lights.

Highlights
  • Adjustable zoom, pseudocolor, brightness, contrast
  • Image enhancement
  • Photo and video capture
  • View captured images and videos
  • Adjust auto-sleep and auto-shutdown timers
  • Control indicator lights and laser cursor
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1.可调节热像仪实时画面的放大/缩小、伪彩、图像亮度、图像对比度、画面增强等功能调整; 2.对热像仪拍摄画面进行拍照、录像,并可查看拍摄图片和视频; 3.对热像仪的自动休眠时间和自动关机时间调整; 4.对工作指示灯、充电指示灯、激光/照明灯开关控制; 5.对热像仪激光光标位置进行调整; 6.可分享信息至其它平台。

About

LiDAR Camera

Enhance your iPhone or iPad's camera for low-light conditions. Utilize multiple night vision modes and advanced filters to capture clear photos and videos in the dark. Pro devices with LiDAR offer enhanced depth sensing for superior illumination.

Highlights
  • Multiple night vision modes
  • LiDAR depth sensing
  • Advanced low-light filters
  • Real-time video recording
  • Thermal-style visual filters
  • Adjustable filter intensity
Features
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Unlock the power of night vision with your iPhone or iPad! Whether you're exploring in the dark, capturing stunning low-light photos, or recording nighttime video — LiDAR Camera has you covered. --- NIGHT VISION MODES --- Choose from multiple night vision modes optimized for different scenarios — from complete darkness to dim twilight. Our advanced image processing reveals details invisible to the naked eye. --- LiDAR DEPTH SENSING (Pro Devices) --- iPhone and iPad Pro models with LiDAR sensors use precise depth-sensing technology to illuminate objects up to 5 meters away. Turn your device into a cutting-edge night vision tool with real 3D depth data. --- LOW LIGHT MODE (All Devices) --- No LiDAR? No problem! Our advanced low-light camera filter enhances visibility in dim environments using computational photography — perfect for ranges between 30 cm and 1 meter. --- NEW: VIDEO RECORDING --- Record video with night vision effects applied in real-time. Capture the unseen with smooth, enhanced footage in the dark. --- KEY FEATURES --- - Multiple night vision modes for every scenario - LiDAR-powered depth sensing on Pro devices - Advanced low-light filters for all iPhones and iPads - Real-time video recording with night effects - Thermal-style and infrared visual filters - Intuitive, minimalistic interface - Photo capture with enhanced visibility - Adjustable filter intensity and modes --- PERFECT FOR --- - Night photography and exploration - Wildlife observation after dark - Security and surveillance - Ghost hunting and paranormal investigation - Camping, hiking, and outdoor adventures - Astronomy and stargazing sessions --- DEVICE COMPATIBILITY --- - Best experience: iPhone 12 Pro and newer (with LiDAR) - iPad Pro with LiDAR sensor - Low-light mode: All iPhones and iPads DISCLAIMER This app enhances low-light image capture using LiDAR technology on compatible devices. It is not a traditional night vision tool and does not use hardware infrared or thermal sensors. Some ambient visibility is required for optimal results. All screenshots are taken directly from the app. COMMON QUESTIONS Is this real night vision? No, and we would rather say it here than let you find out after installing. An iPhone has no infrared or thermal sensor. On LiDAR models the app uses the depth sensor, which works in the dark up to about five metres; on every other device it is computational enhancement of a dim image, and some ambient light is needed. Which iPhones have LiDAR? iPhone 12 Pro and newer Pro models, and iPad Pro. On those you get the depth mode. The low-light filters run on any iPhone or iPad. Does it work in complete darkness? Only in LiDAR depth mode, and only within the sensor's range. A camera filter cannot make light that is not there. Can it record video? Yes, with the night effects applied as you record. Does it need internet? No. Are the screenshots real? Yes. All of them are taken straight from the app, with no retouching. Terms of Use: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/terms-condition/ Privacy Policy: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Thermal Viewer4 screens
LiDAR Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thermal Viewer at none against LiDAR Camera's 2. Thermal Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). LiDAR Camera's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 17%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LiDAR Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Thermal Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thermal Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Thermal Viewer's written reviews are positive against 33% of LiDAR Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thermal Viewer ships an update every 6 weeks, LiDAR Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Thermal Viewer versus LiDAR Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermal ViewerLiDAR Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd.Grima Hdez

Customer experience

Thermal Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

LiDAR Camera

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Thermal Viewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LiDAR Camera

Subscriptions2
  • LiDAR Camera PRO week sub3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • LiDAR Camera PRO yealy sub$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Thermal Viewer free?
Thermal Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiDAR Camera free?
LiDAR Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thermal Viewer or LiDAR Camera?
Thermal Viewer is rated higher. Thermal Viewer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LiDAR Camera averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Thermal Viewer or LiDAR Camera have ads?
LiDAR Camera shows ads; Thermal Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, Thermal Viewer or LiDAR Camera?
Thermal Viewer ships an update every 6 weeks, and LiDAR Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Thermal Viewer was updated on October 20, 2026 and LiDAR Camera on October 5, 2026.

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