LidarCad vs MapIt 3D Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LidarCad
This app combines a CAD editor with a LiDAR scanner to help estimate volumes, capture point clouds, and take measurements. It supports DWG/DXF files and exports to other popular formats. A functional CAD editor is available even on devices without LiDAR sensors.
- Estimate cut/fill volumes
- Capture point clouds
- Measure length and area
- DWG/DXF file support
- Export to popular formats
- Bluetooth rangefinder integration
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LidarCad combines CAD Editor and LiDAR Scanner into one Application. With LidarCad it is easy to estimate volumes of sand or gravel, capture point clouds, measure length, area and so on. LidarCad works with DWG/DXF files. Results can be exported to other popular formats. Scan functionality available on LiDAR-enabled devices. It includes: * Estimate cut/fill volumes using base plane * Estimate cut/fill using limited boundary * Capture point clouds * Add points with XYZ(WGS) coordinates * Define CS Origin for scan * Measure length/area Full description and manuals available on page: http://cadspace.xyz/Features/ CAD editor contains tools to create Drawings. It supports connection to your bluetooth rangefinder. Measurements transmitted directly to drawing, it is possible to set exact length for selected line, or add text with transmitted value. This is a list of supported devices: * Bosch GLM50C, GLM100C, GLM120C * Bosch PLR30C, PLR40C, PLR50C * Leica DISTO D110, D1, D2 * Leica DISTO D510, D810, S910 * Leica DISTO X3, D8 * Condtrol Vector Rangefinders For devices without LiDAR sensor full functional CAD editor available.
MapIt 3D Scanner
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MapIt has been created through a research project to provide a convenient way with consumer-available technology to map the home environment in 3D for occupational therapists (OTs). For instance, MapIt would support the exploration of home adaptations for a person with disability, with or without an OT visit. iPhone Pro/iPad Pro with LiDAR required!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MapIt 3D Scanner at Free against LidarCad's $17.99. LidarCad's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
MapIt 3D Scanner is free to download; LidarCad costs $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LidarCad ships an update every 5 weeks, MapIt 3D Scanner every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LidarCad | MapIt 3D Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #199 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Svetlana Sandalova | Mathieu Labbe |
In-app purchases
LidarCad
No in-app purchases
MapIt 3D Scanner
No in-app purchases








