Lidar+ vs LiDAR Pointer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
LiDAR Pointer
Measure distances and angles using your device's LiDAR sensor. Get audio readouts of measurements and use the flashlight for better accuracy in low light. Requires a LiDAR-equipped device.
- Measure distance to surfaces
- Indicate device inclination angle
- Oral distance measurement via speech
- Flashlight for extra light
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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LiDAR Pointer can perform the following functions: - Measuring distance between your device and a surface; - Indicating the angle of inclination of your device; - Obtaining oral distance measurement through speech synthesis technology; - Turning on the flashlight of your device to get extra light when you need it. WARNING: - This application requires a device equipped with a LiDAR; - This application measures a distance between 1 cm and 5 meters maximum (only if a surface is detected by the LiDAR).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lidar+ at 5.0 against LiDAR Pointer's 3.3. Lidar+ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). LiDAR Pointer's advantage is update cadence (every 23 months vs every 66 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. LiDAR Pointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lidar+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lidar+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Lidar+'s written reviews are positive against 60% of LiDAR Pointer's.
Lidar+ ships an update every 66 months, LiDAR Pointer every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lidar+ | LiDAR Pointer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 66 months | Every 23 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hirofumi Cho | Goldgewicht Consulting |
Customer experience
Lidar+
LiDAR Pointer
In-app purchases
Lidar+
No in-app purchases
LiDAR Pointer
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual$12.991 Year
