# Lidar Camera vs AR Video Camera

The clearest difference is rating: AR Video Camera at 4.2 against Lidar Camera's 1.0. AR Video Camera also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Lidar Camera's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lidar Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and AR Video Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AR Video Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 4% of Lidar Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of AR Video Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lidar Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, AR Video Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lidar Camera | AR Video Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-camera/id1516495709/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-video-camera-mixed-reality/id1576124430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **3.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 815 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inlovewith AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/666807934) | [BYTE REBELS CLUB, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576124432) |

## What reviewers say

### Lidar Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-camera/id1516495709)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium Upgrade | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### AR Video Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-video-camera-mixed-reality/id1576124430)

Create unique video content by overlaying custom 3D text, emojis, images, and models onto your recordings. Experience realistic HDRI lighting and capture footage in stunning 4K resolution in real-time.

**Highlights:** Add custom 3D text, emojis, images, photos, videos, Import custom 3D models (.usdz), Apply realistic HDRI lighting (360 degree), 4K real-time recording, Export footage via USB

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lidar Camera free?

Lidar Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AR Video Camera free?

AR Video Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lidar Camera or AR Video Camera?

AR Video Camera is rated higher. Lidar Camera averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while AR Video Camera averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Lidar Camera or AR Video Camera have ads?

Neither Lidar Camera nor AR Video Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lidar Camera or AR Video Camera?

Lidar Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and AR Video Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Lidar Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and AR Video Camera on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*