LiDAR Pointer vs SilverMeter
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).
SilverMeter
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Turn your phone into a reliable light meter.Built for film shooters, digital photographers, and creators who want fast, consistent exposure readings. Key Features: - Precise Metering: fast response with stable readings - Multiple Metering Modes: Spot, Center-Weighted, and Average - Aperture & Shutter Priority: work the way you shoot - EV Compensation: fine-tune exposure with confidence - Smart Auto Detection: automatically adapts to scene brightness Great for: - Film photography enthusiasts - Photographers who need quick exposure checks - Creators shooting in changing light conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LiDAR Pointer at Free against SilverMeter's $1.99. SilverMeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 23 months). On 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
LiDAR Pointer is free to download; SilverMeter costs $1.99 up front. LiDAR Pointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SilverMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, SilverMeter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiDAR Pointer | SilverMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goldgewicht Consulting | 杰 王 |
In-app purchases
LiDAR Pointer
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual$12.991 Year
SilverMeter
No in-app purchases
