Comparison

Night Vision LIDAR Camera vs FireBug Night Vision

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

Head to head
About

Night Vision LIDAR Camera

Utilize your device's infrared and LIDAR cameras to see in complete darkness. Creates pseudo-color images from depth data for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions.

Highlights
  • Infrared camera for low-light vision
  • LIDAR scanner for depth sensing
  • Pseudo-color image generation
  • Works in complete darkness
  • Utilizes TrueDepth camera
Features
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This app uses the front-facing infrared camera and the rear LIDAR based camera to be able to see in the dark. This app requires a device that has Face ID in order to work. In order to use the LIDAR feature, the device must have the LIDAR hardware. This app requires an iOS device with FaceID, such as the iPhone 14, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 14 Plus, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 13 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 mini, 11, 11 Pro, XS, and X. SEE USING LIDAR On the iPhone 12 Pro and the 3rd and 4th generation iPad Pros with LIDAR, you can use the back facing LiDAR scanner to see in the dark. The app does not require any light to operate and can work in complete darkness. SEE WITH INFRARED TRUE DEPTH For compatible devices (devices with FaceID), the front-facing true depth camera is used to see in the dark. For both the LIDAR sensor and the true depth camera, the app uses creates a pseudo color image using the depth data from the sensors.

About

FireBug Night Vision

Experience true night vision with advanced LIDAR and twilight modes. See in complete darkness or low-light conditions with enhanced imaging and recording capabilities. This professional-grade camera app offers unparalleled clarity and ease of use.

Highlights
  • LIDAR Night Vision mode
  • TWILIGHT Night Vision mode
  • Depth-mapped imaging
  • Low-light enhancement
  • Record and share photos/videos
  • Adjustable focal distances
  • Adjustable sensitivity
Features
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Now, experience REAL night vision! No gimmicks. No silly filters or simulated effects. Navigate the night with confidence. See in low light. See in total and complete darkness. Developed by a team of professional engineers, we believe © FireBug Night Vision to be the most advanced night vision camera available. © FireBug Night Vision offers two modes of operation: LIDAR Night Vision The LIDAR infrared laser scanner is used to create depth-mapped imaging, which allows you to see in total and complete darkness. *This mode is only available on devices equipped with the LIDAR sensor (iPhone Pro devices). • Choose the minimum and maximum focal distances for the depth imaging. • Smooth the depth data to minimize variations in the depth imaging frame. • Use GPU processing to improve the resolution of the depth image map. • Render both depth-oriented and surface-oriented data field maps. TWILIGHT Night Vision By leveraging GPU-driven rendering, hardware configuration, and advanced digital image processing, faint light sources are enhanced permitting you to see in extraordinarily low-light conditions. • Adjust sensitivity of underlying camera hardware. • Adjust sensitivity of GPU and CPU image processing. • Enhance the resolution through advanced image processing. Enhanced Capabilities • Unparalleled night and twilight vision. • Unparalleled, world-class, professional series software. • Record, analyze, and share photos and video recordings. • Intuitive, professional, easy-to-use design. • Extensive help section. • Easy access to customer support. • Lifetime free updates. Frustration Free • No Ads • No Gimmicks • World-Class Customer Support If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this app, please contact us at: JedaSoftwareSystemsHelp@gmail.com

Screenshots

Night Vision LIDAR Camera3 screens
FireBug Night Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireBug Night Vision at 60% against Night Vision LIDAR Camera's 25%. FireBug Night Vision also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Night Vision LIDAR Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 28 months) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Night Vision LIDAR Camera costs $0.99 and FireBug Night Vision $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FireBug Night Vision holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Night Vision LIDAR Camera's written reviews are positive against 60% of FireBug Night Vision's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Night Vision LIDAR Camera ships an update every 3 months, FireBug Night Vision every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Night Vision LIDAR Camera versus FireBug Night Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNight Vision LIDAR CameraFireBug Night Vision
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.2 (16 ratings)4.4 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 28 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BackesMichael Weber

Customer experience

Night Vision LIDAR Camera

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

FireBug Night Vision

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Night Vision LIDAR Camera

No in-app purchases

None

FireBug Night Vision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Night Vision LIDAR Camera free?
Night Vision LIDAR Camera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireBug Night Vision free?
FireBug Night Vision costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Night Vision LIDAR Camera or FireBug Night Vision?
FireBug Night Vision is rated higher. Night Vision LIDAR Camera averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while FireBug Night Vision averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.
Do Night Vision LIDAR Camera or FireBug Night Vision have ads?
Neither Night Vision LIDAR Camera nor FireBug Night Vision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Night Vision LIDAR Camera or FireBug Night Vision?
Night Vision LIDAR Camera ships an update every 3 months, and FireBug Night Vision every 28 months. Most recently, Night Vision LIDAR Camera was updated on November 11, 2026 and FireBug Night Vision on November 3, 2026.

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