# Lidar Camera vs CUBE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CUBE at 83% against Lidar Camera's 4%. CUBE also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and 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 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 CUBE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CUBE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUBE has 16 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 CUBE's.

Lidar Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, CUBE monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lidar Camera | CUBE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-camera/id1516495709/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-video-effects/id1597612606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 3.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inlovewith AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/666807934) | [银凯 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153462676) |

## 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


### CUBE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-video-effects/id1597612606)

Create visually stunning videos and photos with unique, real-time effects inspired by popular movies. Apply motion trails, LiDAR-generated particles, and liquid metal transformations to your content. Easily customize and capture in Full HD.

**Highlights:** Motion Trail Effect, LiDAR Scanning Effect, Matrix Effect, Liquid Metal Effect, Real-time effect application, Customizable effects, Full HD video capture

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Matrix Effect | $1.99 | one-time |
| LiDAR Scanning Effect | $1.99 | one-time |
| Liquid Metal Effect | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lidar Camera free?

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

### Is CUBE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lidar Camera or CUBE?

CUBE is rated higher. Lidar Camera averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CUBE averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do Lidar Camera or CUBE have ads?

Neither Lidar Camera nor CUBE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lidar Camera or CUBE?

Lidar Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and CUBE monthly. Most recently, Lidar Camera was updated on October 6, 2026 and CUBE on October 4, 2026.

---

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