# Lidar Camera vs DepthVision LiDAR

The clearest difference is monetization model: DepthVision LiDAR at free with in-app purchases against Lidar Camera's subscription. Lidar Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 DepthVision LiDAR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Lidar Camera against 1.0 for DepthVision LiDAR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 4% of Lidar Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of DepthVision LiDAR's.

Lidar Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, DepthVision LiDAR every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lidar Camera | DepthVision LiDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-camera/id1516495709/reviews) | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depthvision-lidar/id6469009428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **3.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inlovewith AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/666807934) | [Yaroslav Ermolaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053016489) |

## 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


### DepthVision LiDAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depthvision-lidar/id6469009428)

Create unique videos using your device's LiDAR camera with various visual effects. Fine-tune animations, colors, and depth settings for precise scene control. Record with or without audio, and save your preferences for future use.

**Highlights:** Multiple LiDAR effects (Depth, Scanner, Zap, Pulse, Contours), Advanced effect and palette customization, Adjustable depth range visualization, 30/60 FPS video capture, Audio recording with external mic support, Smart settings memory, Pro features: unlock recording and remove watermark

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Access (1 year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Full Access Lifetime (special) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Access Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lidar Camera free?

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

### Is DepthVision LiDAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lidar Camera or DepthVision LiDAR?

Lidar Camera and DepthVision LiDAR are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Lidar Camera or DepthVision LiDAR have ads?

Neither Lidar Camera nor DepthVision LiDAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lidar Camera or DepthVision LiDAR?

Lidar Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and DepthVision LiDAR every 28 months. Most recently, Lidar Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and DepthVision LiDAR on October 10, 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.*