Comparison

Lidar Camera vs Scaniverse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lidar Camera

Capture 3D models of rooms and environments using your device's camera. Analyze and generate 3D geometries with powerful visualizations. Many features are accessible even without a LiDAR sensor.

Highlights
  • 3D room scanning
  • Object and environment analysis
  • 3D geometry generation
  • Hardware accelerated visualizations
  • AR capabilities
  • Works on devices without LiDAR
Features
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Access the Lidar Camera on your iPhone or iPad (many features also works on all devices without the lidar sensor). Scan the room and watch as your device analyzes objects and environments in 3D and generates geometries. Powerful hardware accelerated visualizations using our cutting edge technology. Subscription pricing and terms: We offer an auto-renewing yearly subscription at $59.99/year with a seven day free trial period. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Read more about our terms and conditions here: End-user license agreement: http://www.inlovewith.com/apps/eula.html Privacy policy: http://www.inlovewith.com/apps/pp.html

About

Scaniverse

Capture your surroundings in high-quality 3D using your phone. Process scans directly on your device for privacy and speed. Share your creations globally on a map or export them for further use in 3D software.

Highlights
  • On-device 3D Gaussian splatting
  • Fast and unlimited scanning
  • High-fidelity detail capture
  • Privacy-focused processing
  • Global sharing map
  • Multiple export formats (OBJ, FBX, GLB, USDZ, LAS, PLY, SPZ)
  • Explore 3D scans worldwide
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3D mapping, reconstruction, and visual positioning from Niantic Spatial Scaniverse captures, reconstructs, and localizes physical environments — on your phone, and now in the cloud. It’s a foundation for AR, robotics, spatial computing, construction planning, and other apps and workflows that require high-fidelity 3D digital twins. Capture: Point your phone at any space and turn it into 3D data. - Scan spaces indoors and out, from a single room to a warehouse - Works with your mobile device’s cameras and sensors - Combine scans from multiple users and devices into one unified site project Reconstruct: Process scans into detailed, responsive 3D images. - State-of-the-art cloud processing turns your scans into immersive Gaussian splats for planning and simulations - Precise meshes for robotics simulation and collision geometry - Export in SPZ, PLY, GLB and FBX Localize: Test Niantic VPS 2.0 in app, deploy with NSDK. - Better than GPS everywhere, precise where you've mapped. - Works indoors, in urban canyons, and GPS-denied environments - Integrate via NSDK 4.0 for Unity, Swift, and Kotlin Accounts: Free tier for personal scanning and testing, with limited cloud processing and multi-user collaboration. Paid plans unlock more processing, bigger teams, 360° camera scans, and enterprise support. Still the world's best free 3D scanner: The classic Scaniverse experience you know is still here — unlimited on-device Gaussian splat capture and processing, several export formats including SPZ, and the shared global map. Nothing's changed. Scaniverse is built on the legacy of 25 years of geospatial innovation, including Google Earth and Google Maps. It’s the gateway to Niantic Spatial’s Large Geospatial Model, which builds on the same mission of making the world navigable and understandable, this time through a spatial AI for machines. Learn more: scaniverse.com Terms of use: scaniverse.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.nianticspatial.com/privacy-consumer and scaniverse.com/privacy

Screenshots

Lidar Camera4 screens
Scaniverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scaniverse at 83% against Lidar Camera's 4%. Scaniverse also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Lidar Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lidar Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Scaniverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scaniverse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scaniverse has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Lidar Camera's written reviews are positive against 83% of Scaniverse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lidar Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Scaniverse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lidar Camera versus Scaniverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLidar CameraScaniverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.6% of reviews82.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings312K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInlovewith ABNiantic Spatial, Inc.

Customer experience

Lidar Camera

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive3.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative94.5%

Scaniverse

All ratings11,824 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews744 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.6%

User reviews

Lidar Camera

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Effective 3D scanning visualization
  • 🎨 Interesting art tool capabilities
  • 📱 Works well on iOS devices
  • 🔍 Good LiDAR evaluation tool

Room to improve

  • 💰 Extremely expensive subscription ($60-80/year)
  • 🚫 Requires subscription before any trial usage
  • 😤 Misleading 'free' marketing claims
  • 🎯 Deceptive UI with non-functional 'decline' buttons
  • ⚠️ Predatory business model targeting forgetful users

Scaniverse

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🔓 No ads or subscriptions
  • 💡 Innovative scanning technology
  • 🤖 Impressive AI-powered features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional processing errors
  • 🔍 Limited detail on small objects
  • 🗄️ No backup/cloud sync for scans
  • 🔀 Mesh quality can be inconsistent

Bugs and requests

Lidar Camera

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes when attempting to save/export files
  • Upload button causes immediate app closure
  • App crashes infinitely on launch (iOS 13.6)
  • Camera fails to open or capture
  • App closes unexpectedly during operation
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  • Non-functional 'decline subscription' button
  • Cannot reinstall app after device replacement
  • Free version access blocked on some devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to save and export 3D mesh data
  • Color mesh scanning capability
  • CAD model export functionality
  • Proper free trial without subscription commitment
  • Limited free version with core features
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  • Genuine free-to-use mode with restricted features
  • Better documentation and user guidance

Scaniverse

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Crashes or freezes during scanning

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add measuring tools
  • Improve texture mapping
  • Enable desktop/web app support
  • Provide more editing/post-processing tools

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lidar Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Upgrade7 Days trial$4.497 Days
  • Premium Upgrade7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Scaniverse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lidar Camera free?
Lidar Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scaniverse free?
Scaniverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lidar Camera or Scaniverse?
Scaniverse is rated higher. Lidar Camera averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Scaniverse averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Lidar Camera or Scaniverse have ads?
Neither Lidar Camera nor Scaniverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lidar Camera or Scaniverse?
Lidar Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scaniverse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lidar Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and Scaniverse on October 29, 2026.

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