Comparison

Area Measure vs LiDAR Toolkit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Area Measure

Use camera to measure any area

About

Area Measure

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- Measure any area using just your device's camera - Tap on the screen to place a marker at the corner of the area that you want to measure - The app computes the area and also creates a map of the area which you can save or share

About

LiDAR Toolkit

Features

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Measure distances, areas and volumes with your iPhone using AR technology. LiDAR Toolkit turns your iPhone Pro into a professional measuring tool. Features: - Distance measurement (tap two points) - Area calculation (tap 3+ points for polygon) - Volume estimation (area x height) - Measurement history with labels and notes - CSV and PDF export for documentation - Works with and without LiDAR sensor Perfect for: - Contractors estimating room dimensions - Real estate agents measuring apartments - Interior designers planning layouts - DIY enthusiasts measuring for furniture FREE: 10 measurements PREMIUM: Unlimited measurements, export, no ads LiDAR-equipped devices (iPhone Pro, iPad Pro) get highest precision. Standard iPhones work with reduced accuracy. All data stored locally. No account needed.

Screenshots

Area Measure4 screens

LiDAR Toolkit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LiDAR Toolkit at every 5 days against Area Measure's every 69 months. LiDAR Toolkit also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Area Measure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LiDAR Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Area Measure ships an update every 69 months, LiDAR Toolkit every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Area Measure versus LiDAR Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Area Measure	LiDAR Toolkit
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 69 months	Every 5 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	17.6	14.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	7 MB	54 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	MaaDoTaa	Florian Oberle

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Area Measure

One-time1

Unlimited Measurements$4.99

1 purchases

LiDAR Toolkit

One-time1

LiDAR Toolkit Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Area Measure free?

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

Is LiDAR Toolkit free?

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

Do Area Measure or LiDAR Toolkit have ads?

Neither Area Measure nor LiDAR Toolkit shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Area Measure or LiDAR Toolkit?

Area Measure ships an update every 69 months, and LiDAR Toolkit every 5 days. Most recently, Area Measure was updated on October 31, 2026 and LiDAR Toolkit on October 28, 2026.