LiDAR Pointer vs LiDAR View
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).
LiDAR View
Visualize real-time data from your device's LiDAR sensor and camera. Overlay camera feeds with LiDAR depth information to enhance visibility in low light or highlight environmental contours. Supports 3D point cloud viewing and stereo display for immersive experiences.
- Real-time LiDAR and camera feed
- Overlay camera with LiDAR data
- Adjustable view range
- 3D Point Cloud View
- Stereo viewing with VR headsets
- Screenshot capture and viewing
- Flashlight activation
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LiDAR View provides real-time visualization of both LiDAR depth data and camera imagery. You can choose to display the camera view, the LiDAR view, or a combined view that merges both sources for enhanced environmental awareness and depth perception. * LiDAR modes (Options 3 and 4) are especially effective in low-light or dark environments, helping reveal surrounding structures and spatial depth. The visible range can be adjusted using the slider at the bottom of the screen. * Combined modes (Options 2 and 4) blend camera and LiDAR data to enhance object contours and depth details. * In Combined modes, tap the subview to enlarge it for a more detailed inspection. Tap the enlarged view again to return to the combined layout. * The center-point depth is displayed in real time in centimeters. You can capture screenshots at any time by tapping the camera icon, and browse saved images through the photo icon. The built-in flashlight can be enabled using the torch icon. Swipe left on the number icon to access two additional viewing modes: * 3D Point Cloud View — Freely explore the surrounding environment in an interactive 3D perspective by panning the screen. * Stereo View — Experience immersive real-time stereo visualization using Google Cardboard or a compatible VR headset. If you want to view front depth image through TrueDepth camera and front camera, please check our app "FrontDepth View". If you have any suggestions, feedback, or feature requests, feel free to contact us at hereyouare1981@gmail.com Thank you for using LiDAR View!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiDAR View at none against LiDAR Pointer's 2. LiDAR View also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). LiDAR Pointer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 41%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 View asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for LiDAR Pointer against 3.3 for LiDAR View. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of LiDAR Pointer's written reviews are positive against 41% of LiDAR View's.
LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, LiDAR View every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiDAR Pointer | LiDAR View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) | 3.3 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 41.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goldgewicht Consulting | HAN WEI WANG |
Customer experience
LiDAR Pointer
LiDAR View
In-app purchases
LiDAR Pointer
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual$12.991 Year
LiDAR View
No in-app purchases
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