AR CUT & PASTE vs Lidar+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR CUT & PASTE
This utility app allows users to copy and paste real-world objects into augmented reality environments using LiDAR scanning. Save your creations as OBJ files. Requires specific iPad Pro or iPhone 12 Pro models.
- Copy and paste objects in AR
- Utilizes LiDAR scanner
- Save files in OBJ format
- Requires specific devices
- Augmented reality integration
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COPY and PASTE objects in AR by iPad Pro with LiDAR scanner. # This app uses the LiDAR scanner on the iPad Pro. # It does not work on anything other than the iPad Pro 11-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th generation, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. # It is free, but you will see ads. # It is now possible to save the file in OBJ format. (The file is saved in the Files app of OS.)
Lidar+
Measure distances using your device's Lidar sensor. Tap on an image to get precise distance data and set custom alerts based on thresholds. Requires iPhone 12 Pro or later running iOS 14+.
- Measure distance with Lidar
- Tap image for distance data
- Set distance alert thresholds
- Requires iPhone 12 Pro or later
- Supports iOS 14 and above
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Lidar+ is a simple 3D scanning app that uses the LiDAR sensor on compatible iPhone devices. Create a LiDAR-based 3D mesh, save scans to history, and export your models for use in 3D tools and workflows. Main features: -Real-time LiDAR mesh scanning -Scan history for reviewing saved captures -Export support for GLB, OBJ, and STL files -File sharing support for moving exported files to other apps or devices Lidar+ is useful for quick 3D capture, object reference, spatial scanning, prototyping, and exporting simple 3D mesh data. Please note: This app requires a LiDAR-capable iPhone. Scan quality may vary depending on lighting, object size, distance, movement, and surface material.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lidar+ at 100% against AR CUT & PASTE's 22%. Lidar+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). AR CUT & PASTE's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 66 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.3). On price, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. AR CUT & PASTE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lidar+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lidar+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of AR CUT & PASTE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lidar+'s.
AR CUT & PASTE ships an update fortnightly, Lidar+ every 66 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR CUT & PASTE | Lidar+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 66 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mujuryoku Inc. | Hirofumi Matsuyama |
Customer experience
AR CUT & PASTE
Lidar+
In-app purchases
AR CUT & PASTE
- 広告非表示$0.99
Lidar+
No in-app purchases
