Lidar+ vs VIEWAR Scanner
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.
VIEWAR Scanner
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Use the VIEWAR Scanner app to easily create and share 3D scans of any physical object or environment. You can create a free account for the VIEWAR System on portal.viewar.com. * Recommended for locations up to 50m² * Usable for VIEWAR solutions only (scans can't be exported for external usage) Requirements: LiDAR compatible device (iPhone 12 Pro or higher, iPad Pro since 2020) For more information please check out https://www.viewar.com/products/scanner/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VIEWAR Scanner at every 3 months against Lidar+'s every 66 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lidar+ ships an update every 66 months, VIEWAR Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lidar+ | VIEWAR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 66 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 — better | 14.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hirofumi Matsuyama | ViewAR GmbH |
In-app purchases
Lidar+
No in-app purchases
VIEWAR Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lidar+ free?
Is VIEWAR Scanner free?
Do Lidar+ or VIEWAR Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lidar+ or VIEWAR Scanner?
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