# Night Vision vs DepthVision LiDAR

The clearest difference is rating: Night Vision at 4.1 against DepthVision LiDAR's 1.0. Night Vision also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 28 months). DepthVision LiDAR's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Night Vision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

Night Vision holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Vision has 517 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Night Vision's written reviews are positive against 0% of DepthVision LiDAR's.

Night Vision ships an update fortnightly, DepthVision LiDAR every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Vision | DepthVision LiDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-lidar-camera/id1668629667/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depthvision-lidar/id6469009428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **517** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **34.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 58 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [绪海 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572453992) | [Yaroslav Ermolaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053016489) |

## What reviewers say

### Night Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-lidar-camera/id1668629667)

Capture photos and videos in complete darkness using your device's LiDAR and TrueDepth sensors. This app provides genuine night vision imagery, surpassing simulated filters, and offers real-time distance measurement. Stream footage to other Apple devices.

**Highlights:** LiDAR and TrueDepth camera capture, Genuine night vision imagery, Real-time distance measurement, Cross-device streaming, Switch between LiDAR, TrueDepth, and standard cameras

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Uses iPhone hardware for genuine night vision
- 👍 Impressive image quality and clarity
- 🔍 Supports real-time lidar scanning
- 🎨 Offers image enhancement and filters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🤔 Unclear free trial limitations
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience for free users

**Reported bugs**

- Blurry and inaccurate image output
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
- Crashes and freezes reported

**Requested features**

- Free trial with full functionality
- Improved image quality for free users
- More transparent pricing and feature access


### 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 Night Vision free?

Night Vision 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, Night Vision or DepthVision LiDAR?

Night Vision is rated higher. Night Vision averages 4.1 out of 5 from 517 ratings, while DepthVision LiDAR averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Night Vision or DepthVision LiDAR have ads?

Neither Night Vision nor DepthVision LiDAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Night Vision or DepthVision LiDAR?

Night Vision ships an update fortnightly, and DepthVision LiDAR every 28 months. Most recently, Night Vision was updated on October 27, 2026 and DepthVision LiDAR on October 21, 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.*