# CUBE vs DepthVision LiDAR

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CUBE | DepthVision LiDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-video-effects/id1597612606/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depthvision-lidar/id6469009428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [银凯 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153462676) | [Yaroslav Ermolaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053016489) |

## What reviewers say

### CUBE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-video-effects/id1597612606)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Matrix Effect | $1.99 | one-time |
| LiDAR Scanning Effect | $1.99 | one-time |
| Liquid Metal Effect | $1.99 | one-time |


### DepthVision LiDAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depthvision-lidar/id6469009428)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Access (1 year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Full Access Lifetime (special) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Access Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*