Immersal Mapper vs ILW Light Mapper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Immersal Mapper
Create detailed 3D scans of physical environments. Generate maps, point clouds, and other data for use in augmented reality applications. Evaluate the tool for free by signing up on the developer portal.
- 3D space mapping
- Sparse point cloud generation
- Dense point cloud generation
- Augmented Reality integration
- Free evaluation available
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Immersal Mapper lets you map, or 3D scan physical spaces. The maps—alongside sparse and dense point clouds—can be used in Augmented Reality apps. Immersal Mapper can be evaluated for free by signing up at the Developer Portal. Please visit https://immersal.com/ for more information.
ILW Light Mapper
Transform sculptures with animated light using this projection mapping tool. Import your videos or use the built-in library to calibrate and apply visuals. Features include multiple grids, corner offsets, and warp painting for precise alignment and dynamic effects.
- Video Import (.mp4 / H.264)
- Downloadable Artwork Library
- Multiple Grids
- Corner Offsets & Global Offset Control
- Global Warp Painting Tool
- Per Grid Masking
- Timeline Scrubbing
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LightMapper is a beginner-friendly projection mapping tool designed for artists, creators, and anyone exploring light-based art. Select from a library of artwork or import your own videos, calibrate your projection with intuitive controls, and transform any surface with animated light. You can save your setups so everything is ready exactly how you left it each time you return. LightMapper includes a growing library of downloadable visuals, with new artwork added over time. FEATURES CONTENT & LIBRARY • Import your own videos (.mp4 / H.264) • Browse and download projection visuals directly in the app SETUP & CALIBRATION • Multiple grids for complex projection setups • Four-point corner adjustment for precise alignment • Global offset control for quick positioning • Scale and rotation touch controls CREATIVE TOOLS • Warp Painting – apply localized distortion to match surfaces • Masking – additive and subtractive masking tools (use shapes or import images) • Color Controls – adjust hue, saturation, and brightness (per-grid or global) • Speed Controls – slow down or speed up visuals (per-grid or global) • Transparent Backgrounds – set black to be transparent for layering (per-grid or global) WORKFLOW & CONTROL • Simple two-step process • Timeline scrubbing for video playback (per-grid or global) • Undo support while editing • Grid overlay for alignment PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Multiple save slots — create, rename, duplicate, and delete your setups • Easily switch between saved projects PERFORMANCE & SETTINGS • Edge smoothing toggle for softer or sharper visuals • Video quality control for performance vs resolution INTERFACE • Clean, sci-fi inspired UI designed for creative workflows
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Immersal Mapper at 5.0 against ILW Light Mapper's 4.3. Immersal Mapper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). ILW Light Mapper's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. ILW Light Mapper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Immersal Mapper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Immersal Mapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ILW Light Mapper has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Immersal Mapper ships an update every 2 months, ILW Light Mapper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Immersal Mapper | ILW Light Mapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 364 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Immersal Oy | Stuart Griese |
Customer experience
Immersal Mapper
ILW Light Mapper
In-app purchases
Immersal Mapper
No in-app purchases
ILW Light Mapper
- Support Development$2.99
- Organics$5.99
- Support Development$9.99
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