Comparison

LiDAR Pointer vs 3D Lidar Viewer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Measure distance to surfaces
  • Indicate device inclination angle
  • Oral distance measurement via speech
  • Flashlight for extra light
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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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).

About

3D Lidar Viewer

Visualize LiDAR and camera data in real-time 2D and 3D. Perform precise length and area measurements directly within the app. Save and revisit scenes for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D and 2D display
  • LiDAR and camera output visualization
  • Real-time length and area measurement
  • Scene saving and viewing
  • Adjustable exposure bias and depth view range
  • Panning display for camera view control
Features
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3D LiDAR Viewer provides real-time 3D and 2D visualization of both LiDAR depth data and camera imagery. It also lets you measure distances and areas in real time using your device's LiDAR sensor. Features • Real-time 3D and 2D LiDAR visualization • Real-time distance and area measurements • Pan and rotate the 3D view to explore the scene from different angles • Adjust the visible depth range using the slider at the bottom of the screen • Save captured scenes with a single tap and review them later • Re-measure distances and areas on previously saved scenes • Display the center-point depth in real time (in centimeters) We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Please contact us at: hereyouare1981@gmail.com Note: This app requires an iOS device equipped with a LiDAR Scanner, such as: * iPhone Pro models with LiDAR support * iPad Pro models with LiDAR support Thank you for using our apps!

Screenshots

LiDAR Pointer4 screens
3D Lidar Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Lidar Viewer at none against LiDAR Pointer's 2. 3D Lidar Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 23 months) and rating (3.7 vs 3.3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LiDAR Pointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 3D Lidar Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Lidar Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, 3D Lidar Viewer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LiDAR Pointer versus 3D Lidar Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiDAR Pointer3D Lidar Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (8 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoldgewicht ConsultingHAN WEI WANG

Customer experience

LiDAR Pointer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

3D Lidar Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LiDAR Pointer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$12.991 Year
None

3D Lidar Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiDAR Pointer free?
LiDAR Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Lidar Viewer free?
3D Lidar Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LiDAR Pointer or 3D Lidar Viewer?
3D Lidar Viewer is rated higher. LiDAR Pointer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while 3D Lidar Viewer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do LiDAR Pointer or 3D Lidar Viewer have ads?
Neither LiDAR Pointer nor 3D Lidar Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiDAR Pointer or 3D Lidar Viewer?
LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, and 3D Lidar Viewer every 10 days. Most recently, LiDAR Pointer was updated on September 21, 2026 and 3D Lidar Viewer on September 9, 2026.

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