Comparison

BLK Live vs Lidar Room Scanner

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

Head to head
About

BLK Live

This application allows users to connect to and control Leica 3D imaging laser scanners. It provides real-time visualization of scan paths, 3D viewing for data inspection, and direct export options to common file formats or cloud platforms.

Highlights
  • Connect to BLK scanners
  • Control scanner settings
  • Organize data in jobs
  • Real-time scan path visualization
  • 3D data inspection
  • Export scans to e57
  • Upload to Reality Cloud Studio
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Take control with BLK Live. Leica Geosystems introduces BLK Live, together with the ALL-NEW Leica BLK360 imaging laser scanner, BLK2GO and BLK2GO PULSE. BLK Live is optimized to offer the simplest and most effortless path to your data. Connect to your BLK, control scanner settings and organize your data in jobs. 3D viewing options allow you to inspect what was scanned, so you can make sure that you captured everything you need. BLK360 keeps track of its motion between two setups using its built in cameras and the VIS system. BLK Live shows you this path in real time so you always know where the device is, relative to the previous setup. When your Job is done, simply export your scans to e57, or upload to Reality Cloud Studio - directly from BLK Live.

About

Lidar Room Scanner

Easily scan and document properties to create detailed 2D and 3D floor plans. Capture room layouts, attach photos, and share interactive property views instantly via a web link. Supports LiDAR scanning on compatible devices or manual creation on any device.

Highlights
  • LiDAR room scanning
  • Manual room creation
  • Attach photos to rooms
  • 2D & 3D floor plans
  • Instant web sharing
  • Editable plans
  • USDZ/GLB export
Features
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Scan, edit, and share complete properties in minutes with 5DPlan. 5DPlan is a LiDAR room scanner and 3D floor planner for iPhone and iPad. Capture multiple rooms across multiple floors, attach photos, and create a shareable property view that opens in any browser. Unlike a fixed room scan, your 5DPlan floor plan remains editable. Move walls, resize rooms, and refine the layout after scanning to create the plan you need. LIDAR ROOM SCANNER & 3D FLOOR PLANNER Use the LiDAR room scanner to capture walls, doors, windows, and room layouts in seconds. Scan multiple rooms across multiple floors and organize everything inside one property project. Explore your property as an immersive 3D floor plan or switch to a clean 2D floor plan for measuring, planning, and documentation. KEY FEATURES • Scan rooms with LiDAR on supported iPhone and iPad Pro models • Capture multiple rooms across multiple floors • Edit and modify floor plans after scanning • Move walls, resize rooms, and adjust layouts • Create rooms manually on devices without LiDAR • View properties as 2D and 3D floor plans • Attach photos and position them inside each room • Measure rooms, walls, doors, and windows • Share an interactive property view with one link • Open shared plans in any browser—no app required • Export designs in USDZ or GLB format • Keep projects updated across devices with iCloud MADE FOR PROPERTY PROJECTS 5DPlan is a practical floor planner for homeowners, architects, interior designers, real estate professionals, inspectors, property managers, and renovation teams. Use it for: • Real estate listings • Vacation and short-term rentals • Property inspections • Home documentation • Renovation and design planning From the first room scan to the finished floor plan, 5DPlan helps you capture, measure, edit, and share every part of a property. Download 5DPlan today and turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful LiDAR room scanner. Capture multiple floors and create an editable 2D or 3D floor plan in minutes. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BLK Live4 screens
Lidar Room Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lidar Room Scanner at 4.1 against BLK Live's 1.5. Lidar Room Scanner also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). BLK Live's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) 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 Room Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BLK Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lidar Room Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lidar Room Scanner has 143 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BLK Live's written reviews are positive against 33% of Lidar Room Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLK Live ships an update every 2 months, Lidar Room Scanner every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BLK Live versus Lidar Room Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLK LiveLidar Room Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (11 ratings)4.1 (143 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11143 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeica Geosystems AGGil Nakache

Customer experience

BLK Live

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

Lidar Room Scanner

All ratings142 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative48.5%

In-app purchases

None

BLK Live

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Lidar Room Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Web Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • Web Annual3 Days trial$159.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is BLK Live free?
BLK Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lidar Room Scanner free?
Lidar Room Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BLK Live or Lidar Room Scanner?
Lidar Room Scanner is rated higher. BLK Live averages 1.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Lidar Room Scanner averages 4.1 from 143 ratings.
Do BLK Live or Lidar Room Scanner have ads?
Neither BLK Live nor Lidar Room Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLK Live or Lidar Room Scanner?
BLK Live ships an update every 2 months, and Lidar Room Scanner every 11 days. Most recently, BLK Live was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lidar Room Scanner on October 21, 2026.

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