# Night Vision vs LiDAR Camera

The clearest difference is monetization model: LiDAR Camera at free with in-app purchases against Night Vision's subscription. LiDAR Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). Night Vision's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (517 vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Night Vision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LiDAR Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LiDAR Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Vision has 517 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Night Vision's written reviews are positive against 25% of LiDAR Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Vision | LiDAR Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-lidar-camera/id1668629667/reviews) | **[4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-camera-night-camera/id6740520901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **517** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **34.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 58 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [绪海 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572453992) | [Grima Hdez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741481582) |

## 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


### LiDAR Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-camera-night-camera/id6740520901)

Enhance your iPhone or iPad's camera for low-light conditions. Utilize multiple night vision modes and advanced filters to capture clear photos and videos in the dark. Pro devices with LiDAR offer enhanced depth sensing for superior illumination.

**Highlights:** Multiple night vision modes, LiDAR depth sensing, Advanced low-light filters, Real-time video recording, Thermal-style visual filters, Adjustable filter intensity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiDAR Camera Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| LiDAR Camera Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| LiDAR Camera Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| LiDAR Camera Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Vision free?

Night Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LiDAR Camera free?

LiDAR Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Night Vision or LiDAR Camera?

LiDAR Camera is rated higher. Night Vision averages 4.1 out of 5 from 517 ratings, while LiDAR Camera averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

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

LiDAR Camera shows ads; Night Vision does not.

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

Night Vision ships an update fortnightly, and LiDAR Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Night Vision was updated on October 25, 2026 and LiDAR Camera on October 26, 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.*