Comparison

CUBE vs DepthVision LiDAR

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

Head to head
About

CUBE

Create visually stunning videos and photos with unique, real-time effects inspired by popular movies. Apply motion trails, LiDAR-generated particles, and liquid metal transformations to your content. Easily customize and capture in Full HD.

Highlights
  • Motion Trail Effect
  • LiDAR Scanning Effect
  • Matrix Effect
  • Liquid Metal Effect
  • Real-time effect application
  • Customizable effects
  • Full HD video capture
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Motion Trail Effect: Inspired by "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners", CUBE copies the trail effect when David using the Sandevistan implant. LiDAR Scanning Effect: Sample real-time images and depth maps created by LiDAR Scanner to generate 3D particles (point clouds). Up to 3,000,000 points can be generated. Mixing the 3D particles with real-world scenes will make you feel like entering a surreal world. Matrix Effect: Inspired by Code Rain from the movie "The Matrix". This time, blue pill or red pill? Liquid Metal Effect: Take a trip back to 1991 and become the Terminator T-1000 of the movie "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" by James Cameron. CUBE is an app that combines the powerful capabilities of Metal and ARKit, allowing you to easily create fun videos and photos with real-time effects. Using CUBE, you can: - Instantly switch between effects - Apply effects to people, background or entire image - Customize effects with a range of options - Capture Full HD & High Bitrate Videos Body segmentation is only supported on iPhone XR/XS (A12) and above. LiDAR Scanning is supported on devices with LiDAR Scanner. Support for new features of iOS 16: - Enable HDR by default: HDR is enabled by default on devices running iOS 16, allowing photos and videos to have improved dynamic range. - Introduce 2K photo mode: Photos can be taken at a resolution of 2880 * 1620 for improved clarity.

About

DepthVision LiDAR

Create unique videos using your device's LiDAR camera with various visual effects. Fine-tune animations, colors, and depth settings for precise scene control. Record with or without audio, and save your preferences for future use.

Highlights
  • Multiple LiDAR effects (Depth, Scanner, Zap, Pulse, Contours)
  • Advanced effect and palette customization
  • Adjustable depth range visualization
  • 30/60 FPS video capture
  • Audio recording with external mic support
  • Smart settings memory
  • Pro features: unlock recording and remove watermark
Features
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DepthVision LiDAR lets you create stunning videos using the LiDAR camera on your device and explore the world in a completely new visual style. Key Features: • Multiple LiDAR Effects Choose from Depth, Scanner, Zap, Pulse, and Contours effects to create dramatically different looks. • Advanced Effect Controls Fine-tune animation speed, pulse/contour line width, contour step, and rendering modes for more creative control. • Palette Customization Use the classic JET palette, green mode, or build your own gradient by selecting custom start and end colors. • Depth Range Control Adjust both minimum and maximum depth visualization range for more precise scenes and better subject separation. • 30 / 60 FPS Modes Switch between 30 FPS and 60 FPS capture modes depending on the look and performance you want. • Audio Recording Record video with microphone audio and toggle audio capture on or off before recording. Supports external microphones when available (Bluetooth / USB / wired). • Smart Settings Memory The app remembers your selected effect, palette, and effect parameters for the next session. • Pro Features Unlock video recording and remove the watermark with full access. Supported devices: • iPhone 12 Pro or later • iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) or later • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) or later Discover a new way to perceive the world around you with DepthVision LiDAR. Terms of Use: https://storiescamera.app/DepthVisionLiDAR_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://storiescamera.app/DepthVisionLiDAR_policy.html

Screenshots

CUBE4 screens
DepthVision LiDAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CUBE at 83% against DepthVision LiDAR's 0%. CUBE also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CUBE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DepthVision LiDAR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CUBE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUBE has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of CUBE's written reviews are positive against 0% of DepthVision LiDAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CUBE ships an update monthly, DepthVision LiDAR every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CUBE versus DepthVision LiDAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCUBEDepthVision LiDAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 28 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer银凯 朱Yaroslav Ermolaev

Customer experience

CUBE

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

DepthVision LiDAR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CUBE

One-time3
  • Matrix Effect$1.99
  • LiDAR Scanning Effect$1.99
  • Liquid Metal Effect$1.99
4 purchases

DepthVision LiDAR

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access$1.991 Month
  • Full Access (1 year)$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full Access Lifetime (special)$9.99
  • Full Access Lifetime$22.99

Questions

Is CUBE free?
CUBE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DepthVision LiDAR free?
DepthVision LiDAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CUBE or DepthVision LiDAR?
CUBE is rated higher. CUBE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while DepthVision LiDAR averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CUBE or DepthVision LiDAR have ads?
Neither CUBE nor DepthVision LiDAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CUBE or DepthVision LiDAR?
CUBE ships an update monthly, and DepthVision LiDAR every 28 months. Most recently, CUBE was updated on October 4, 2026 and DepthVision LiDAR on October 10, 2026.

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