Comparison

LiDAR Pointer vs Charge Ledger

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

Charge Ledger

Features
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Charge Ledger helps Zaptec users understand charging history in more detail. Synchronize your chargers and charge sessions, then review your charging behavior with clear filters, totals, duration views and cost estimates. The app is built for people who want a practical overview of EV charging data without exporting spreadsheets or manually calculating kWh costs. What you can do: - Synchronize Zaptec chargers and recent charge sessions. - Filter history by charger, period, date range, start time or end time. - Review totals for sessions, energy use, charging duration and estimated cost. - Set your own kWh price and currency for personal cost calculations. - Reorder or hide table columns to focus on the data you use most. - Export the current charge history selection to PDF. - Keep native app data stored locally on your device. Charge Ledger is useful for checking monthly charging totals, reviewing individual sessions, comparing charger usage and keeping a clearer record of home or workplace charging. Privacy: Your Zaptec password is used only to request an access token from Zaptec and is not stored by Charge Ledger. In the native app, synchronized charger and charge history data is stored locally on your device. Charge Ledger is an independent tool for Zaptec users and is not affiliated with Zaptec.

Screenshots

LiDAR Pointer4 screens
Charge Ledger2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Charge Ledger at none against LiDAR Pointer's 2. Charge Ledger also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, Charge Ledger every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LiDAR Pointer versus Charge Ledger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiDAR PointerCharge Ledger
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoldgewicht ConsultingRonald Derksen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LiDAR Pointer

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

Charge Ledger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiDAR Pointer free?
LiDAR Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Charge Ledger free?
Charge Ledger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiDAR Pointer or Charge Ledger have ads?
Neither LiDAR Pointer nor Charge Ledger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiDAR Pointer or Charge Ledger?
LiDAR Pointer ships an update every 23 months, and Charge Ledger every 3 months. Most recently, LiDAR Pointer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Charge Ledger on October 31, 2026.

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