LidarCad vs IML Tree Motion
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.
IML Tree Motion
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This App is used to control the PiCUS Tree Motion Sensor 3 (PTMS 3) from IML Electronic. The main function of this application is to start and stop the measurements of the PTMS 3 with the correct configuration. Bluetooth 4/5 is used for communication as the PTMS 3 are completely sealed to protect them from dust and water. It is also beneficial to have location tracking enabled on the mobile device to tell the PTMS 3 the actual geographical position and direction at the start of the measurement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IML Tree Motion at Free against LidarCad's $17.99. IML Tree Motion also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). LidarCad's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
IML Tree Motion 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, IML Tree Motion every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LidarCad | IML Tree Motion |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Svetlana Sandalova | IML Electronic GmbH |
In-app purchases
LidarCad
No in-app purchases
IML Tree Motion
No in-app purchases









