Lidar+ vs Connected?
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.
Connected?
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Are you Connected? This app finally gives you the answer, fast. A clean interface shows how responsive your network is and what you can try when something is wrong, with advanced diagnostic tools for the technically inclined. Everything runs on your device: no account, no ads, no tracking. The tools: • Ping - Measure packet loss and response time in real time • HTTPS Ping - Measure how long a connection to port 443 takes, also where regular ping is blocked • DNS - Test and compare your DNS against well-known providers to see if you should switch • Lookup - Go from a name to IP addresses and back, with your own DNS or Cloudflare • Advanced LAN scanner - Find out which devices are on your network, and which ports they have open • Port scanner - Check the open ports on a host to confirm everything is the way you want it • Path MTU - Find the largest packet size your network lets through without fragmenting it • Subnet calculator - Calculates the network address, broadcast and number of hosts. (Yes, because I can never remember it myself.) • Traceroute - See the route your packets take to the target • Status for Wi-Fi, cellular, VPN and Personal Hotspot - including the data sent and received while your hotspot is active The app also lets you know when a VPN or tunnel is active, or when a hotel or café sign-in page might affect your results. Apple Watch, iPhone Duo and Live Activities: • Apple Watch - Connected or not, the response time and a short history, also as a complication • iPhone Duo - Folded, unfolded, or next to another app in Split View. Unfolded, you can run two tests side by side. • Live Activities - Follow ping, traceroute, the LAN and port scans and HTTPS Ping on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. A test pauses after a short while in the background; tap Resume when you're back. I built Connected? because I was tired of connecting to hotel Wi-Fi, or seeing a full 5G icon in the corner, and still not getting a single website to load. Is the site down, is it the app, or am I simply offline? Now you don't have to wonder: Connected? gives you the answer almost instantly. Privacy is the foundation: • No account, no ads, no analytics SDK, no third-party crash reporter. • Nothing goes to the developer. The status check contacts a few fixed addresses (Cloudflare and Apple); the tests contact only the targets and DNS servers you choose. • Location access is used only to read the Wi-Fi name (SSID), never to track where you are. • A one-time purchase. No subscription. No in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lidar+ at Free against Connected?'s $2.99. Lidar+ also leads on iOS requirement (14.3 vs 17.0). Connected?'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 66 months). On 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
Lidar+ is free to download; Connected? costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lidar+ ships an update every 66 months, Connected? fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lidar+ | Connected? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 66 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hirofumi Matsuyama | rober buyle |
In-app purchases
Lidar+
No in-app purchases
Connected?
No in-app purchases









