LiDAR Scanner 3D vs Night Vision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LiDAR Scanner 3D
Easily create 3D models of your surroundings using your device's LiDAR sensor. Export your scans in various popular formats like USDZ, OBJ, and STL. This tool is ideal for capturing spatial data for further use.
- LiDAR 3D scanning
- Export to USDZ, OBJ, STL, PLY, DXF, LAS
- Create 3D models from scans
- Requires LiDAR sensor
- No color data in scans
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Have a new iPhone 13 Pro, 12 Pro or 2020 iPad Pro with LiDAR sensor? Get this app and try to 3D-scan your house with it! With LiDAR Scanner 3D, making 3D models and exporting them into several formats (USDZ, OBJ, STL, PLY, DXF and LAS) is seamlessly easy. Note that the scans do not contain colors. This app needs the LiDAR sensor to create 3D scans. However, you can create 3D scans also using iPhones and iPads with FaceID (TrueDepth camera) — for that, just download the Heges app (https://hege.sh). For support, contact me at support@LidarScanner.app
Night Vision
Capture photos and videos in complete darkness using your device's LiDAR and TrueDepth sensors. This app provides genuine night vision imagery, surpassing simulated filters, and offers real-time distance measurement. Stream footage to other Apple devices.
- LiDAR and TrueDepth camera capture
- Genuine night vision imagery
- Real-time distance measurement
- Cross-device streaming
- Switch between LiDAR, TrueDepth, and standard cameras
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Night Vision is an app that enables photo and video capture in complete darkness, leveraging the LiDAR scanner and TrueDepth camera technology on iPhone and iPad. Unlike other night vision apps, it uses the device's built-in depth sensors to scan the surroundings, delivering genuine night vision imagery that far surpasses the simulated effects of standard camera filters. Features: - Multiple camera modes: Freely switch between LiDAR, TrueDepth sensor, and standard camera modes for dark exploration, close-up viewing, and everyday shooting - Imaging Mode: Switch between 2D Plane, 3D Spatial, and Object Outlines to view depth in the way that best fits the scene - Photo and video capture: Take LiDAR night vision photos or record LiDAR night vision videos with one tap, then save them to the system Photos library - 3D Night Vision: Visualize spatial structure through point cloud imaging, with support for rotating and zooming to inspect 3D outlines in the dark - Distance measurement: Measure the distance between the target and your device in real time to better understand object position and spatial depth - Live streaming: Stream the night vision view in real time to Apple Watch, phones, tablets, and computers so you can monitor the scene anytime How It Works: In well-lit environments, the app combines imaging from the rear standard camera with LiDAR/TrueDepth sensors to enhance image quality. In complete darkness, only the LiDAR scanner or TrueDepth camera is used to generate images, ensuring clear night vision without the need for external light. Supported Devices: Compatible with all iPhones and iPads equipped with a LiDAR scanner or Face ID. Auto-Renewal Subscription Service: After subscribing, you can unlock all premium features and continuously receive future premium feature updates. After confirming the purchase, the subscription will automatically renew through your Apple account. Automatic charges will occur within 24 hours before expiration, and after successful payment, the subscription will be extended for one period. If you wish to cancel auto-renewal, please manually disable auto-renewal in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before your current subscription expires. The decision to cancel the subscription is yours; if you do not cancel, it will be considered consent to proceed to the next billing cycle. Privacy Policy: https://night-vision-web.netlify.app/en-us/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Contact Us: Email: darkce97@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Night Vision at 4.1 against LiDAR Scanner 3D's 3.3. Night Vision also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (521 vs 32). LiDAR Scanner 3D's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. LiDAR Scanner 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Night Vision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Night Vision holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Vision has 521 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of LiDAR Scanner 3D's written reviews are positive against 35% of Night Vision's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
LiDAR Scanner 3D ships an update every 6 months, Night Vision fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | LiDAR Scanner 3D | Night Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (32 ratings) | 4.1 (521 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 34.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 521 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marek Simonik | 绪海 罗 |
Customer experience
LiDAR Scanner 3D
Night Vision
Bugs and requests
LiDAR Scanner 3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Night Vision
Reported bugs
3 issues- Blurry and inaccurate image output
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
- Crashes and freezes reported
Requested features
3 requests- Free trial with full functionality
- Improved image quality for free users
- More transparent pricing and feature access
In-app purchases
LiDAR Scanner 3D
- Save and Export Scanned Models$0.99
Night Vision
- Premium$1.991 Month
- Premium$8.99








