Comparison

LidarCad vs ArboRefD

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

ArboRefD

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ArboRefD helps evaluating the breakage safety of trees with localized defects whose trunk still has an intact cross-section higher up. This is one of the practical applications of Allometric Self-Referencing (ASR) for evaluating the breakage and uprooting safety of defective mature trees. To document the results for a specific tree, we recommend saving a screenshot after entering all data in the current version. Additional features are currently being developed for the app. If you buy the app with a one-time purchase and enclose the corresponding app invoice with your next order of a measuring device (ABT, DNT, RES) from RINNTECH, you will receive a discount.

Screenshots

LidarCad4 screens
ArboRefD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ArboRefD at Free against LidarCad's $17.99. LidarCad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, 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

ArboRefD is free to download; LidarCad costs $17.99 up front. ArboRefD sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. LidarCad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LidarCad ships an update every 5 weeks, ArboRefD every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
LidarCad versus ArboRefD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLidarCadArboRefD
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSvetlana SandalovaFrank Rinn

In-app purchases

None

LidarCad

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

ArboRefD

One-time8
  • 1 Day$0.99
  • 1-Day-Pass$0.99
  • 1-Week-Pass$4.99
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  • Full version (Week)$5.99
  • Full version (Month)$11.99
  • 1-Month-Pass$12.99
  • Full version (Year)$49.99
  • 1-Year-Pass$59.99

Questions

Is LidarCad free?
LidarCad costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArboRefD free?
ArboRefD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LidarCad or ArboRefD have ads?
Neither LidarCad nor ArboRefD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LidarCad or ArboRefD?
LidarCad ships an update every 5 weeks, and ArboRefD every 4 weeks. Most recently, LidarCad was updated on October 14, 2026 and ArboRefD on October 8, 2026.

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