Comparison

LidarCad vs MapIt 3D Scanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

MapIt 3D Scanner

Features
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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!

Screenshots

LidarCad4 screens
MapIt 3D Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
LidarCad versus MapIt 3D Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLidarCadMapIt 3D Scanner
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSvetlana SandalovaMathieu Labbe

In-app purchases

None

LidarCad

No in-app purchases

None

MapIt 3D Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LidarCad free?
LidarCad costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapIt 3D Scanner free?
MapIt 3D Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LidarCad or MapIt 3D Scanner have ads?
Neither LidarCad nor MapIt 3D Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LidarCad or MapIt 3D Scanner?
LidarCad ships an update every 5 weeks, and MapIt 3D Scanner every 7 months. Most recently, LidarCad was updated on October 14, 2026 and MapIt 3D Scanner on October 9, 2026.

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