Comparison

Lidar Camera vs Dot3D

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

Dot3D

This app transforms your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a professional 3D laser scanner. It offers verifiable accuracy and large-scale reliability for various industries, ensuring total data privacy with local processing. Capture detailed 3D site maps for real estate, forensics, and industrial applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning
  • Targeting workflows for accuracy
  • Loop-closure technology
  • GNSS compatibility
  • Local data processing (no cloud)
  • 3D measurements and calculations
  • Export to CAD and BIM software
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Stop settling for "good enough" scans. Dot3D is the industry-leading mobile LiDAR solution for professionals who value verifiable accuracy, large-scale reliability, and total data privacy, without the artifacts that plague other 3D apps. From complex construction sites to sensitive crime scenes, Dot3D turns your iPad or iPhone into a professional-grade 3D laser scanner. REAL ESTATE, AEC & BIM: Capture accurate as-builts of any-size interiors and export point clouds into AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, and more. CRASH & CRIME FORENSICS: Document scenes with verified accuracy and geo-referencing for courtroom-ready evidence. No cloud uploads required (all processing happens locally on-device). INDUSTRIAL: Document complex piping, machinery, and MEP systems with ease. Add annotations and high-res camera photos to your scans for additional context. Key Features: • REAL-TIME 3D SCANNING on your LiDAR-powered device (iPhone/iPad Pro) with virtually unlimited scan size • TARGETING WORKFLOWS (optional) with known reference measurements for highly accurate results • LOOP-CLOSURE technology eliminates doubles and ghosting artifacts (with or without coded targets) • GNSS COMPATIBILITY with receivers from Emlid, Trimble, Leica, and more. Add control and geo-reference large outdoor captures • 3D COORDINATE SYSTEMS: Take full control. Supports local, site-wide and global (geo-referenced) systems. • NO CLOUD REQUIRED: All data is processed locally • APPEND NEW SCAN DATA directly into existing Dot3D scans • 3D MEASUREMENTS and fill-volume calculations: precise and savable • ANNOTATE 3D locations in your scans during or after capture • EMBED HIGH-RES PHOTOS from the device camera into your scans for additional context • CROP OR HIDE any part of the scan, for easy data cleanup Unlock a wide variety of third-party workflows with Dot3D Pro: • EXPORT color 3D point clouds: DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG • EXPORT ORTHOPHOTOS: scaled and geo-referenced • PROCESS SCAN-TO-BIM using directly connected third-party services • FRAME-BASED EXPORTS to 3rd party NeRF, gaussian splatting, and photogrammetry software Our point-and-shoot technology is empowering workforces across a wide range of professional industries in need of accurate and reliable 3D capture solutions: Police departments, government agencies, real estate professionals, architects, surveyors, naval engineers, general contractors, insurance agents, crime scene analysts, BIM specialists, archaeologists, interior designers andmore are trusting Dot3D for their mobile 3D scanning needs. Start with a free trial and unlock Dot3D Pro whenever you're ready to access the full functionality and export directly to all your downstream workflows in CAD, forensic reconstruction, VR, AR, and much more. IMPORTANT: LIDAR-EQUIPPED DEVICE REQUIRED FOR 3D SCANNING: iPhone Pro / Pro Max (12 & up) or iPad Pro (2020 or later) If you install onto an incompatible device, you will not be able to 3D scan, but can still open and view Dot3D scans captured from other devices. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lidar Camera4 screens
Dot3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dot3D at 82% against Lidar Camera's 4%. Dot3D also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, 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

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 and Dot3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dot3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot3D has 101 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 82% of Dot3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lidar Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Dot3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lidar Camera versus Dot3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLidar CameraDot3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.7 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.6% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInlovewith ABDotProduct LLC

Customer experience

Lidar Camera

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

Dot3D

All ratings101 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.1%

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

Dot3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lidar Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Upgrade7 Days trial$4.497 Days
  • Premium Upgrade7 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Dot3D

Subscriptions2
  • Dot3D Pro Monthly Subscription$49.991 Month
  • Dot3D Pro Annual Subscription$349.991 Year

Questions

Is Lidar Camera free?
Lidar Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot3D free?
Dot3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lidar Camera or Dot3D?
Dot3D is rated higher. Lidar Camera averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dot3D averages 4.7 from 101 ratings.
Do Lidar Camera or Dot3D have ads?
Neither Lidar Camera nor Dot3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lidar Camera or Dot3D?
Lidar Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dot3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lidar Camera was updated on October 6, 2026 and Dot3D on October 11, 2026.

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