Comparison

VIEWAR Scanner vs LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner

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

Head to head
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VIEWAR Scanner

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Use the VIEWAR Scanner app to easily create and share 3D scans of any physical object or environment. You can create a free account for the VIEWAR System on portal.viewar.com. * Recommended for locations up to 50m² * Usable for VIEWAR solutions only (scans can't be exported for external usage) Requirements: LiDAR compatible device (iPhone 12 Pro or higher, iPad Pro since 2020) For more information please check out https://www.viewar.com/products/scanner/

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LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner

Features
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Transform your iPhone into a professional 3D scanner with LiDAR Point Cloud. Capture rooms, objects, and spaces in stunning detail, then measure, film, clean up and export high-quality point clouds for professional use. PROFESSIONAL SCANNING Use your iPhone LiDAR sensor to create detailed 3D point clouds with up to 3 million points and 6mm precision. Perfect for architecture, construction, interior design, and 3D modeling. MEASURE IN 3D Tap any two points in a scan to get the real distance between them. Chain taps to measure a path, close the loop to measure an enclosed area, or let the app work out the room for you — floor area, floor-to-ceiling height and volume, calculated from the scan itself. CINEMATIC VIDEO Turn any scan into a flythrough video worth sharing. Choose a camera move, pick widescreen, square or vertical, and watch the point cloud draw itself in exactly as you scanned it. Export up to 4K at 60 frames per second. CLEAN-UP STUDIO Crop away the room next door or the ceiling, strip out the haze of stray points every LiDAR sensor leaves behind, and stand a crooked scan upright with the floor levelled and squared to the axes. Everything previews live on the cloud, and clean-up always saves a new scan — your original capture is never changed. POWERFUL FEATURES Scan environments in real-time with instant visual feedback View your scans with smooth Metal-accelerated 3D rendering Measure distances, paths, areas and whole rooms Export PLY files for use in professional 3D software Record flythrough videos for clients and social media Organise your scans in a personal library Choose from multiple depth visualization palettes Customize point size and rendering quality EASY TO USE Simply point your iPhone at any space and watch as a detailed point cloud builds in real-time. The intuitive interface makes professional 3D scanning accessible to everyone. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to Pro for unlimited measurements with areas and room dimensions, watermark-free 4K 60fps flythrough videos, noise removal and straightening in the Clean-Up Studio, PLY export, Ultra quality scanning with 3 million points, premium depth palettes including Thermal, Rainbow and Ocean, and unlimited scan storage. FREE TO START Get started with full scanning capabilities. Capture and save up to 5 scans completely free, measure one distance in every scan, crop your scans, and share a 5-second flythrough video. The free tier includes all core scanning features so you can try before upgrading. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every scan, measurement and video is processed entirely on your iPhone. No account, no uploads, no tracking. REQUIREMENTS Requires an iPhone with LiDAR sensor: iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, or newer Pro models. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION LiDAR Point Cloud offers the following subscription options: Weekly subscription Annual subscription Lifetime purchase one-time payment Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://angelapplications.co.uk/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VIEWAR Scanner4 screens
LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIEWAR Scanner at none against LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner's 3. VIEWAR Scanner also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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 Depth Map 3D Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. VIEWAR Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIEWAR Scanner ships an update every 3 months, LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
VIEWAR Scanner versus LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIEWAR ScannerLiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViewAR GmbHAngel App Publishing Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

VIEWAR Scanner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$69.99

Questions

Is VIEWAR Scanner free?
VIEWAR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner free?
LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VIEWAR Scanner or LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner have ads?
Neither VIEWAR Scanner nor LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIEWAR Scanner or LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner?
VIEWAR Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, VIEWAR Scanner was updated on September 18, 2026 and LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner on September 30, 2026.

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