LiDAR Pointer vs ColorForensics
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).
ColorForensics
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Select & Upload Image from Photos Tap Anywhere to Inspect - Your pocket-sized color investigation toolkit!! Full Color Readout - Instantly copy RGB, HEX, or HSB. Forensically Precise ColorData - In RGB, HEX, and/or HSB Smart ColorGrouping - Toggle "exact mode" for simplified palette breakdowns!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LiDAR Pointer at Free against ColorForensics's $0.99. ColorForensics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 23 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Pointer is free to download; ColorForensics costs $0.99 up front. LiDAR Pointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ColorForensics asks for nothing beyond the download.
LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, ColorForensics monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiDAR Pointer | ColorForensics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goldgewicht Consulting | Ananya Ayer |
In-app purchases
LiDAR Pointer
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual$12.991 Year
ColorForensics
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LiDAR Pointer free?
Is ColorForensics free?
Do LiDAR Pointer or ColorForensics have ads?
Which is updated more often, LiDAR Pointer or ColorForensics?
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