LiDAR Scanner 3D vs DepthVision LiDAR
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
DepthVision LiDAR
Create unique videos using your device's LiDAR camera with various visual effects. Fine-tune animations, colors, and depth settings for precise scene control. Record with or without audio, and save your preferences for future use.
- Multiple LiDAR effects (Depth, Scanner, Zap, Pulse, Contours)
- Advanced effect and palette customization
- Adjustable depth range visualization
- 30/60 FPS video capture
- Audio recording with external mic support
- Smart settings memory
- Pro features: unlock recording and remove watermark
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DepthVision LiDAR lets you create stunning videos using the LiDAR camera on your device and explore the world in a completely new visual style. Key Features: • Multiple LiDAR Effects Choose from Depth, Scanner, Zap, Pulse, and Contours effects to create dramatically different looks. • Advanced Effect Controls Fine-tune animation speed, pulse/contour line width, contour step, and rendering modes for more creative control. • Palette Customization Use the classic JET palette, green mode, or build your own gradient by selecting custom start and end colors. • Depth Range Control Adjust both minimum and maximum depth visualization range for more precise scenes and better subject separation. • 30 / 60 FPS Modes Switch between 30 FPS and 60 FPS capture modes depending on the look and performance you want. • Audio Recording Record video with microphone audio and toggle audio capture on or off before recording. Supports external microphones when available (Bluetooth / USB / wired). • Smart Settings Memory The app remembers your selected effect, palette, and effect parameters for the next session. • Pro Features Unlock video recording and remove the watermark with full access. Supported devices: • iPhone 12 Pro or later • iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) or later • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) or later Discover a new way to perceive the world around you with DepthVision LiDAR. Terms of Use: https://storiescamera.app/DepthVisionLiDAR_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://storiescamera.app/DepthVisionLiDAR_policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LiDAR Scanner 3D at 3.3 against DepthVision LiDAR's 1.0. LiDAR Scanner 3D also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 28 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 DepthVision LiDAR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LiDAR Scanner 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiDAR Scanner 3D has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of LiDAR Scanner 3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of DepthVision LiDAR's.
LiDAR Scanner 3D ships an update every 6 months, DepthVision LiDAR every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiDAR Scanner 3D | DepthVision LiDAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (32 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marek Simonik | Yaroslav Ermolaev |
Customer experience
LiDAR Scanner 3D
DepthVision LiDAR
In-app purchases
LiDAR Scanner 3D
- Save and Export Scanned Models$0.99
DepthVision LiDAR
- Full Access$1.991 Month
- Full Access (1 year)$9.991 Year
- Full Access Lifetime (special)$9.99
- Full Access Lifetime$22.99
Questions
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