# LiDAR Pointer vs Mobile.eye

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile.eye at 5.0 against LiDAR Pointer's 3.3. Mobile.eye also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months). LiDAR Pointer's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Mobile.eye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiDAR Pointer has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, Mobile.eye every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiDAR Pointer | Mobile.eye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-pointer/id1555423445/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileeye/id6755162117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goldgewicht Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212140131) | [Yifan Du](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245978670) |

## What reviewers say

### LiDAR Pointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-pointer/id1555423445)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $12.99 | per year |


### Mobile.eye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileeye/id6755162117)

This app transforms any wall into an augmented reality canvas. Place text notes in a real-world location and save them to revisit later. It's ideal for reminders, checklists, or spatial memory aids.

**Highlights:** AR canvas on any wall, Place and save text notes, Revisit notes on-site, Local and account sync options, Spatial memory aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiDAR Pointer free?

LiDAR Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mobile.eye free?

Mobile.eye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LiDAR Pointer or Mobile.eye?

Mobile.eye is rated higher. LiDAR Pointer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mobile.eye averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LiDAR Pointer or Mobile.eye have ads?

Neither LiDAR Pointer nor Mobile.eye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiDAR Pointer or Mobile.eye?

LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, and Mobile.eye every 2 months. Most recently, LiDAR Pointer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mobile.eye on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*