Comparison

VIEWAR Scanner vs LiDAR

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

Head to head
About

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 50mยฒ * 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

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 view 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. POWERFUL FEATURES Scan environments in real-time with instant visual feedback View your scans with smooth Metal-accelerated 3D rendering Export PLY files for use in professional 3D software Organize unlimited scans in your 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 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. The free tier includes all core scanning features so you can try before upgrading. 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, 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. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. 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
LiDAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIEWAR Scanner at none against LiDAR's 3. VIEWAR Scanner also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LiDAR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. VIEWAR Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
VIEWAR Scanner versus LiDAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIEWAR ScannerLiDAR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.4 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size111 MB13 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperViewAR GmbHAngel App Publishing Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

VIEWAR Scanner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LiDAR

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 free?
LiDAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VIEWAR Scanner or LiDAR have ads?
Neither VIEWAR Scanner nor LiDAR shows ads.

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