Comparison

3D Lidar Viewer vs DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

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

Head to head
About

3D Lidar Viewer

Visualize LiDAR and camera data in real-time 2D and 3D. Perform precise length and area measurements directly within the app. Save and revisit scenes for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D and 2D display
  • LiDAR and camera output visualization
  • Real-time length and area measurement
  • Scene saving and viewing
  • Adjustable exposure bias and depth view range
  • Panning display for camera view control
Features
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3D LiDAR Viewer provides real-time 3D and 2D visualization of both LiDAR depth data and camera imagery. It also lets you measure distances and areas in real time using your device's LiDAR sensor. Features • Real-time 3D and 2D LiDAR visualization • Real-time distance and area measurements • Pan and rotate the 3D view to explore the scene from different angles • Adjust the visible depth range using the slider at the bottom of the screen • Save captured scenes with a single tap and review them later • Re-measure distances and areas on previously saved scenes • Display the center-point depth in real time (in centimeters) We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Please contact us at: hereyouare1981@gmail.com Note: This app requires an iOS device equipped with a LiDAR Scanner, such as: * iPhone Pro models with LiDAR support * iPad Pro models with LiDAR support Thank you for using our apps!

About

DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

Features
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DepthCapture is an iPhone/iPad app for capturing and recording RGB images and depth data from multiple depth sources, including LiDAR, TrueDepth, supported stereo cameras, and AI-based depth estimation. View the RGB feed and depth map in real time while capturing, and visualize depth data immediately as a 3D point cloud. ―――――――――― ■ Multiple depth sources Choose from the sources supported by your device: ・LiDAR ・TrueDepth ・Stereo Depth ・AI Depth LiDAR-equipped devices can capture rear depth, while TrueDepth uses the front camera. Supported devices can also use stereo-camera depth. AI Depth estimates depth from a standard camera image using an AI model. ※ AI Depth provides relative estimates and is not calibrated to match the distance accuracy of hardware depth sources such as LiDAR or TrueDepth. ―――――――――― ■ Record RGB + Depth Use Snapshot Capture for still data or Stream Recording for continuous RGB-D capture. RGB: ・JPEG ・PNG Depth: ・BIN ・16-bit PNG ・TIFF ・EXR Snapshots store RGB, depth, and related capture information together. ―――――――――― ■ Real-time depth visualization View RGB and depth live while capturing. Color maps: ・Grayscale ・Blue-Red ・Viridis ・Inferno The displayed depth range can be automatic or fixed to a range you specify, so you can check data quality before saving. ―――――――――― ■ Live 3D point cloud Generate and display a 3D point cloud from the acquired depth data and camera information in real time. Point clouds can use RGB colors or depth-based coloring for direct spatial inspection. ―――――――――― ■ Export point clouds Export saved point clouds as: ・PLY ・GLB ・glTF ・PCD ・LAS ・CSV Export snapshots or individual Stream Recording frames for use with 3D software, point-cloud tools, Python, and other environments. ―――――――――― ■ Continuous RGB-D recording Stream Recording saves continuous RGB and depth data as either an RGB/depth file sequence or ROS2-compatible MCAP. MCAP can include RGB, Depth, CameraInfo, TF, and IMU / Device Motion for ROS2, robotics, and computer vision. ―――――――――― ■ Capture metadata Along with RGB and depth data, DepthCapture saves capture settings and camera information. When available, metadata includes: ・Camera Intrinsics ・Extrinsic Matrix ・Lens Distortion information ・RGB / Depth resolution ・Depth Source ・Depth Accuracy / Quality ・Depth Filtering ・Capture settings Snapshots and Recording Sessions also include manifest and metadata files describing the recorded data and capture conditions. ―――――――――― ■ Customize capture settings Adjust: ・Depth Filtering ・Depth FPS ・Depth Resolution ・RGB Resolution ・RGB / Depth Synchronization ・Depth Range ・Save Depth Preview Presets are also available for common capture settings. ―――――――――― ■ Review saved data Review Snapshots and Stream Recordings in Saved Data. Snapshots can show RGB, Depth, and 3D Point Cloud. Stream Recordings can be scrubbed and played back with RGB, Depth, and Point Cloud views. Sessions can be shared or accessed through the Files app. ―――――――――― ■ Example uses ・LiDAR and depth-sensor testing ・3D point-cloud capture and visualization ・RGB-D dataset collection ・Computer vision ・Machine-learning data collection ・Robotics and ROS2 ・AR and 3D-sensing data capture and validation ・Research, experiments, and prototyping ・Comparing depth acquisition methods Available sources, resolutions, and frame rates vary by device. Devices without LiDAR may still support TrueDepth, Stereo Depth, or AI Depth. DepthCapture records RGB-D data, lets you inspect it in 3D, and move it into your own workflow. Some advanced features require an in-app purchase or temporary access unlocked by watching a rewarded ad. ―――――――――― Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

3D Lidar Viewer4 screens
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Lidar Viewer at none against DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud's 7. 3D Lidar Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price 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. DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 3D Lidar Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Lidar Viewer ships an update every 10 days, DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
3D Lidar Viewer versus DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Lidar ViewerDepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAN WEI WANGkentaro hirahara

In-app purchases

None

3D Lidar Viewer

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

One-time6
  • Support S$0.49
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock All Features2 variants$4.99
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  • Remove Ads and Unlock Features$5.99
  • Support M$5.99
  • Support L$59.99

Questions

Is 3D Lidar Viewer free?
3D Lidar Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud free?
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Lidar Viewer or DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud have ads?
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud shows ads; 3D Lidar Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Lidar Viewer or DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud?
3D Lidar Viewer ships an update every 10 days, and DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud every 3 days. Most recently, 3D Lidar Viewer was updated on October 11, 2026 and DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud on October 8, 2026.

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