Comparison

LiDAR Pointer vs Local Network Inspector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Measure distance to surfaces
  • Indicate device inclination angle
  • Oral distance measurement via speech
  • Flashlight for extra light
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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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).

About

Local Network Inspector

Features
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Local Network Inspector is a one-time purchase utility for checking what changed on a local network. Run a local inspection, compare the current scan with a saved baseline, spot new, missing, or changed devices, review watched ports, and prepare a practical change report, Router Handoff Proof, or Outage Evidence Packet for a roommate, client, ISP, or support desk. It is built for homeowners, studio desks, small offices, and prosumers who want a readable before-and-after network record without a heavy sysadmin dashboard. Use Local Network Inspector to: - Compare a current scan with a saved baseline - Spot new, missing, or changed devices - Review watched local ports - Copy an outage evidence packet with window, impact, failed check, recovery check, and support ask - Copy a router handoff proof with readiness, next action, owner, and export name - Keep the workflow local without an account, ads, analytics, tracking, cloud sync, or developer-server upload Network results can vary by router permissions, iOS privacy prompts, VPN settings, and local network configuration.

Screenshots

LiDAR Pointer4 screens
Local Network Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LiDAR Pointer at Free against Local Network Inspector's $3.99. Local Network Inspector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LiDAR Pointer is free to download; Local Network Inspector costs $3.99 up front. LiDAR Pointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Local Network Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, Local Network Inspector every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LiDAR Pointer versus Local Network Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiDAR PointerLocal Network Inspector
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoldgewicht ConsultingGobling Company

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LiDAR Pointer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$12.991 Year
None

Local Network Inspector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiDAR Pointer free?
LiDAR Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Local Network Inspector free?
Local Network Inspector costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiDAR Pointer or Local Network Inspector have ads?
Neither LiDAR Pointer nor Local Network Inspector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiDAR Pointer or Local Network Inspector?
LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, and Local Network Inspector every 9 days. Most recently, LiDAR Pointer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Local Network Inspector on October 9, 2026.

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