# Lidar Camera vs Dot3D

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.

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.

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.

Lidar Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Dot3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lidar Camera | Dot3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-camera/id1516495709/reviews) | **[4.7 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot3d-precision-lidar-scanner/id1641016966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | 3.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inlovewith AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/666807934) | [DotProduct LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606557130) |

## 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


### Dot3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot3d-precision-lidar-scanner/id1641016966)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dot3D Pro Monthly Subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Dot3D Pro Annual Subscription | $349.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 15, 2026 and Dot3D on October 11, 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.*