LiDAR Pointer vs SX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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).
SX
This application revolutionizes Bluetooth device control with an intuitive interface and advanced features. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, customize controls, and enjoy secure, reliable connections for audio, smart home, and more.
- Intuitive user interface
- Multi-device management
- Customizable control panels
- Audio equalizers
- Device search
- Connection history
- Secure and reliable
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The SX-70R App allows you to connect and operate your SX-70R camera, providing a smooth user experience and a wealth of features. ■ Connect to the SX-70R camera's built-in manual exposure program for greater creative control. ■ Need a selfie? Now you can use the stable remote control function. ■ The improved UI interface makes your operation smoother and significantly improves stability. ■ A new and improved renaming page has been added, allowing you to customize your camera's name. The SX-70R App gives you a more complete camera experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SX at 4.2 against LiDAR Pointer's 3.3. SX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). LiDAR Pointer's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%). 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. SX asks for nothing beyond the download.
SX holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of LiDAR Pointer's written reviews are positive against 50% of SX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, SX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiDAR Pointer | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goldgewicht Consulting | 永民 陆 |
Customer experience
LiDAR Pointer
SX
In-app purchases
LiDAR Pointer
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual$12.991 Year
SX
No in-app purchases
