Comparison

ETPhone vs LiDAR View

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

Head to head
About

ETPhone

This application enables real-time gaze computation and recording for eye tracking data collection using a compatible wearable device. It offers control over camera settings, participant calibration, and data recording to an SD card. Collected data can be easily transferred for detailed analysis on a PC.

Highlights
  • Real-time gaze computation
  • Gaze data recording
  • Camera gain and quality control
  • Participant calibration
  • SD card recording control
  • Data download for PC analysis
Features
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Argus Science is pleased to release the latest version of the ETPhone App for use with the Argus Science ETVision wearable eye tracker. This Release builds upon the original ETPhone App by adding real-time gaze computation and recording directly on your iOS Phone or Tablet, allowing increased flexibility and control for eye tracking data collection. With this latest ETPhone Release you may name files, control gain and quality of the ETVision cameras, calibrate participants, record gaze data and control recording to an SD card inserted in the ETVision controller. After data is collected, it is easy to download the gaze data to a PC with Argus Science’s ETAnalysis program which allows the researcher to perform typical gaze analysis functions such as Fixation definition, Pupillometry and blink criteria as well as automated area of interest creation to name a few.

About

LiDAR View

Visualize real-time data from your device's LiDAR sensor and camera. Overlay camera feeds with LiDAR depth information to enhance visibility in low light or highlight environmental contours. Supports 3D point cloud viewing and stereo display for immersive experiences.

Highlights
  • Real-time LiDAR and camera feed
  • Overlay camera with LiDAR data
  • Adjustable view range
  • 3D Point Cloud View
  • Stereo viewing with VR headsets
  • Screenshot capture and viewing
  • Flashlight activation
Features
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LiDAR View provides real-time visualization of both LiDAR depth data and camera imagery. You can choose to display the camera view, the LiDAR view, or a combined view that merges both sources for enhanced environmental awareness and depth perception. * LiDAR modes (Options 3 and 4) are especially effective in low-light or dark environments, helping reveal surrounding structures and spatial depth. The visible range can be adjusted using the slider at the bottom of the screen. * Combined modes (Options 2 and 4) blend camera and LiDAR data to enhance object contours and depth details. * In Combined modes, tap the subview to enlarge it for a more detailed inspection. Tap the enlarged view again to return to the combined layout. * The center-point depth is displayed in real time in centimeters. You can capture screenshots at any time by tapping the camera icon, and browse saved images through the photo icon. The built-in flashlight can be enabled using the torch icon. Swipe left on the number icon to access two additional viewing modes: * 3D Point Cloud View — Freely explore the surrounding environment in an interactive 3D perspective by panning the screen. * Stereo View — Experience immersive real-time stereo visualization using Google Cardboard or a compatible VR headset. If you want to view front depth image through TrueDepth camera and front camera, please check our app "FrontDepth View". If you have any suggestions, feedback, or feature requests, feel free to contact us at hereyouare1981@gmail.com Thank you for using LiDAR View!

Screenshots

ETPhone4 screens
LiDAR View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LiDAR View at 41% against ETPhone's 0%. LiDAR View also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 16 months). ETPhone's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiDAR View holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ETPhone's written reviews are positive against 41% of LiDAR View's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ETPhone ships an update every 16 months, LiDAR View every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ETPhone versus LiDAR View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterETPhoneLiDAR View
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)3.5 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews41.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings620 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArgus Science, LLCHAN WEI WANG

Customer experience

ETPhone

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

LiDAR View

All ratings18 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative48.3%

In-app purchases

None

ETPhone

No in-app purchases

None

LiDAR View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ETPhone free?
ETPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiDAR View free?
LiDAR View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ETPhone or LiDAR View?
LiDAR View is rated higher. ETPhone averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while LiDAR View averages 3.5 from 20 ratings.
Do ETPhone or LiDAR View have ads?
LiDAR View shows ads; ETPhone does not.
Which is updated more often, ETPhone or LiDAR View?
ETPhone ships an update every 16 months, and LiDAR View every 5 weeks. Most recently, ETPhone was updated on October 10, 2026 and LiDAR View on October 24, 2026.

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