Comparison

Dot3D vs Night Vision Camera °

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

Head to head
About

Dot3D

This app transforms your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a professional 3D laser scanner. It offers verifiable accuracy and large-scale reliability for various industries, ensuring total data privacy with local processing. Capture detailed 3D site maps for real estate, forensics, and industrial applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning
  • Targeting workflows for accuracy
  • Loop-closure technology
  • GNSS compatibility
  • Local data processing (no cloud)
  • 3D measurements and calculations
  • Export to CAD and BIM software
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Stop settling for "good enough" scans. Dot3D is the industry-leading mobile LiDAR solution for professionals who value verifiable accuracy, large-scale reliability, and total data privacy, without the artifacts that plague other 3D apps. From complex construction sites to sensitive crime scenes, Dot3D turns your iPad or iPhone into a professional-grade 3D laser scanner. REAL ESTATE, AEC & BIM: Capture accurate as-builts of any-size interiors and export point clouds into AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, and more. CRASH & CRIME FORENSICS: Document scenes with verified accuracy and geo-referencing for courtroom-ready evidence. No cloud uploads required (all processing happens locally on-device). INDUSTRIAL: Document complex piping, machinery, and MEP systems with ease. Add annotations and high-res camera photos to your scans for additional context. Key Features: • REAL-TIME 3D SCANNING on your LiDAR-powered device (iPhone/iPad Pro) with virtually unlimited scan size • TARGETING WORKFLOWS (optional) with known reference measurements for highly accurate results • LOOP-CLOSURE technology eliminates doubles and ghosting artifacts (with or without coded targets) • GNSS COMPATIBILITY with receivers from Emlid, Trimble, Leica, and more. Add control and geo-reference large outdoor captures • 3D COORDINATE SYSTEMS: Take full control. Supports local, site-wide and global (geo-referenced) systems. • NO CLOUD REQUIRED: All data is processed locally • APPEND NEW SCAN DATA directly into existing Dot3D scans • 3D MEASUREMENTS and fill-volume calculations: precise and savable • ANNOTATE 3D locations in your scans during or after capture • EMBED HIGH-RES PHOTOS from the device camera into your scans for additional context • CROP OR HIDE any part of the scan, for easy data cleanup Unlock a wide variety of third-party workflows with Dot3D Pro: • EXPORT color 3D point clouds: DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG • EXPORT ORTHOPHOTOS: scaled and geo-referenced • PROCESS SCAN-TO-BIM using directly connected third-party services • FRAME-BASED EXPORTS to 3rd party NeRF, gaussian splatting, and photogrammetry software Our point-and-shoot technology is empowering workforces across a wide range of professional industries in need of accurate and reliable 3D capture solutions: Police departments, government agencies, real estate professionals, architects, surveyors, naval engineers, general contractors, insurance agents, crime scene analysts, BIM specialists, archaeologists, interior designers andmore are trusting Dot3D for their mobile 3D scanning needs. Start with a free trial and unlock Dot3D Pro whenever you're ready to access the full functionality and export directly to all your downstream workflows in CAD, forensic reconstruction, VR, AR, and much more. IMPORTANT: LIDAR-EQUIPPED DEVICE REQUIRED FOR 3D SCANNING: iPhone Pro / Pro Max (12 & up) or iPad Pro (2020 or later) If you install onto an incompatible device, you will not be able to 3D scan, but can still open and view Dot3D scans captured from other devices. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Night Vision Camera °

This application uses your device's LiDAR sensor to enhance low-light photography. It transforms your camera into a night vision tool, capturing more detail in dark environments and applying UV effects for added clarity and depth.

Highlights
  • LiDAR sensor for low-light enhancement
  • Night vision camera functionality
  • Capture detailed photos in the dark
  • Apply UV effects to images
  • Adds depth and clarity to shots
  • Quick mode switching
Features
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Night Vision Camera ° uses your device's LiDAR sensor to help you see in low light. It turns the camera into a tool for night vision. You can capture photos with better detail in the dark. With Night Vision Camera °, apply UV effects to your shots. The app works with the LiDAR camera to add depth and clarity. It's a sensor camera that handles low-light conditions. Take photos using the Night Vision Camera °. This lidar cam helps you explore scenes you couldn't see before. The app processes input from the device's sensors. Use Night Vision Camera ° to scan areas with the lidar camera. The sensor camera picks up details in dim settings. This makes it a practical uv like cam tool. Night Vision Camera ° supports quick switches between modes. Terms and Privacy Policy: https://lekskeks.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Dot3D4 screens
Night Vision Camera °4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dot3D at 81% against Night Vision Camera °'s 17%. Dot3D also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Dot3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and Night Vision Camera ° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dot3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Dot3D's written reviews are positive against 17% of Night Vision Camera °'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dot3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Night Vision Camera ° every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dot3D versus Night Vision Camera °: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDot3DNight Vision Camera °
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (96 ratings) — better3.5 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings96 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDotProduct LLCAlexey Primechaev

Customer experience

Dot3D

All ratings96 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

Night Vision Camera °

All ratings26 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dot3D

Subscriptions2
  • Dot3D Pro Monthly Subscription$49.991 Month
  • Dot3D Pro Annual Subscription$349.991 Year
2 purchases

Night Vision Camera °

Subscriptions2
  • Lidar Cam3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Lidar Cam$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Dot3D free?
Dot3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Night Vision Camera ° free?
Night Vision Camera ° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dot3D or Night Vision Camera °?
Dot3D is rated higher. Dot3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Night Vision Camera ° averages 3.5 from 34 ratings.
Do Dot3D or Night Vision Camera ° have ads?
Neither Dot3D nor Night Vision Camera ° shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dot3D or Night Vision Camera °?
Dot3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Night Vision Camera ° every 2 months. Most recently, Dot3D was updated on September 20, 2026 and Night Vision Camera ° on September 9, 2026.

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