Comparison

LiDAR Pointer vs Roll & Risk

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

Roll & Risk

This app serves as a digital scorekeeper for the popular 10,000 dice game. It simplifies point tracking and game overview, allowing players to focus on strategy and fun during game nights or on the go. Requires physical dice to play.

Highlights
  • Digital score block for 10,000 dice game
  • Clear display of all game rounds
  • Quick and easy point entry
  • Supports multiple players
  • Modern and mobile design
  • Optimized for smartphone and tablet
Features
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Roll & Risk is a digital scorekeeper for the dice game 10,000. It handles the score table, saves your current game, and keeps the active player visible while you keep rolling real dice. Made for game nights, family tables, and anyone who would rather play than add scores on paper. Note: You need 6 real dice to play. Features: - Add and reorder players quickly - Enter points round by round - Optionally subtract configured penalty points - See totals and the current round at a glance - Save a game and continue later - Adjust target score and rule preferences - Read the core 10,000 rules in the app - Optimized layout for iPhone and iPad Roll & Risk does not roll the dice for you. It does the table work: clean scoring, visible rounds, and a smoother game night.

Screenshots

LiDAR Pointer4 screens
Roll & Risk3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LiDAR Pointer at Free against Roll & Risk's $0.49. Roll & Risk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks 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; Roll & Risk costs $0.49 up front. LiDAR Pointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Roll & Risk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, Roll & Risk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiDAR Pointer versus Roll & Risk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiDAR PointerRoll & Risk
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating3.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoldgewicht ConsultingSebastian Dicke

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LiDAR Pointer

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

Roll & Risk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiDAR Pointer free?
LiDAR Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roll & Risk free?
Roll & Risk costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiDAR Pointer or Roll & Risk have ads?
Neither LiDAR Pointer nor Roll & Risk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiDAR Pointer or Roll & Risk?
LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, and Roll & Risk every 2 weeks. Most recently, LiDAR Pointer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Roll & Risk on October 9, 2026.

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