Comparison

PolyCam vs Night Vision

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

Head to head
About

PolyCam

Transform your phone into a dash cam to record drives and store footage securely in the cloud. Offers HD recording, incident flagging, and auto-deletion of old videos. Provides peace of mind with free cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Record HD video up to 1080p
  • Choice of camera angles
  • 28 days free cloud storage
  • Flag incidents to prevent deletion
  • Auto delete old footage
  • Set phone storage limits
  • Display speed and journey time
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PolyCam turns your phone into a dash cam allowing you to record your driving and keep your footage stored in the cloud for free giving you peace of mind that your video is safe should you need it. Features: • Record HD video in resolutions up to 1080p • Choice of camera to allow zoomed or wide angle • 28 days of free cloud storage for your footage • Flag incidents to ensure videos are not deleted • Auto delete old footage • Set storage limits on your phone • Display speed and journey time while you drive • Share videos stored on the cloud Over the next few months we are also planning to develop more features including: • Navigation • Claim report template • Driving risk score to use for insurance

About

Night Vision

Capture photos and videos in complete darkness using your device's LiDAR and TrueDepth sensors. This app provides genuine night vision imagery, surpassing simulated filters, and offers real-time distance measurement. Stream footage to other Apple devices.

Highlights
  • LiDAR and TrueDepth camera capture
  • Genuine night vision imagery
  • Real-time distance measurement
  • Cross-device streaming
  • Switch between LiDAR, TrueDepth, and standard cameras
Features
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Night Vision is an app that enables photo and video capture in complete darkness, leveraging the LiDAR scanner and TrueDepth camera technology on iPhone and iPad. Unlike other night vision apps, it uses the device's built-in depth sensors to scan the surroundings, delivering genuine night vision imagery that far surpasses the simulated effects of standard camera filters. Features: - Multiple camera modes: Freely switch between LiDAR, TrueDepth sensor, and standard camera modes for dark exploration, close-up viewing, and everyday shooting - Imaging Mode: Switch between 2D Plane, 3D Spatial, and Object Outlines to view depth in the way that best fits the scene - Photo and video capture: Take LiDAR night vision photos or record LiDAR night vision videos with one tap, then save them to the system Photos library - 3D Night Vision: Visualize spatial structure through point cloud imaging, with support for rotating and zooming to inspect 3D outlines in the dark - Distance measurement: Measure the distance between the target and your device in real time to better understand object position and spatial depth - Live streaming: Stream the night vision view in real time to Apple Watch, phones, tablets, and computers so you can monitor the scene anytime How It Works: In well-lit environments, the app combines imaging from the rear standard camera with LiDAR/TrueDepth sensors to enhance image quality. In complete darkness, only the LiDAR scanner or TrueDepth camera is used to generate images, ensuring clear night vision without the need for external light. Supported Devices: Compatible with all iPhones and iPads equipped with a LiDAR scanner or Face ID. Auto-Renewal Subscription Service: After subscribing, you can unlock all premium features and continuously receive future premium feature updates. After confirming the purchase, the subscription will automatically renew through your Apple account. Automatic charges will occur within 24 hours before expiration, and after successful payment, the subscription will be extended for one period. If you wish to cancel auto-renewal, please manually disable auto-renewal in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before your current subscription expires. The decision to cancel the subscription is yours; if you do not cancel, it will be considered consent to proceed to the next billing cycle. Privacy Policy: https://night-vision-web.netlify.app/en-us/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Contact Us: Email: darkce97@gmail.com

Screenshots

PolyCam4 screens
Night Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PolyCam at 78% against Night Vision's 35%. PolyCam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Night Vision's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (517 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Night Vision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PolyCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PolyCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Vision has 517 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PolyCam's written reviews are positive against 35% of Night Vision's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PolyCam ships an update every 3 months, Night Vision fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PolyCam versus Night Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyCamNight Vision
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.1 (517 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better34.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2517 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolysurance Limited绪海 罗

Customer experience

PolyCam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%

Night Vision

All ratings514 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative61.0%

Bugs and requests

PolyCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Night Vision

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blurry and inaccurate image output
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices
  • Crashes and freezes reported

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial with full functionality
  • Improved image quality for free users
  • More transparent pricing and feature access

In-app purchases

None

PolyCam

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Night Vision

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium$8.99

Questions

Is PolyCam free?
PolyCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Night Vision free?
Night Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PolyCam or Night Vision?
PolyCam is rated higher. PolyCam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Night Vision averages 4.1 from 517 ratings.
Do PolyCam or Night Vision have ads?
Neither PolyCam nor Night Vision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PolyCam or Night Vision?
PolyCam ships an update every 3 months, and Night Vision fortnightly. Most recently, PolyCam was updated on October 16, 2026 and Night Vision on October 25, 2026.

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