Comparison

Night Vision vs Robot72

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

Head to head
About

Night Vision

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
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Night Vision is an app that enables photo and video capture in complete darkness, leveraging the LiDAR scanner and TrueDepth camera technology on iPhone and iPad. Unlike other night vision apps, it uses the device's built-in depth sensors to scan the surroundings, delivering genuine night vision imagery that far surpasses the simulated effects of standard camera filters. Features: - Multiple camera modes: Freely switch between LiDAR, TrueDepth sensor, and standard camera modes for dark exploration, close-up viewing, and everyday shooting - Imaging Mode: Switch between 2D Plane, 3D Spatial, and Object Outlines to view depth in the way that best fits the scene - Photo and video capture: Take LiDAR night vision photos or record LiDAR night vision videos with one tap, then save them to the system Photos library - 3D Night Vision: Visualize spatial structure through point cloud imaging, with support for rotating and zooming to inspect 3D outlines in the dark - Distance measurement: Measure the distance between the target and your device in real time to better understand object position and spatial depth - Live streaming: Stream the night vision view in real time to Apple Watch, phones, tablets, and computers so you can monitor the scene anytime How It Works: In well-lit environments, the app combines imaging from the rear standard camera with LiDAR/TrueDepth sensors to enhance image quality. In complete darkness, only the LiDAR scanner or TrueDepth camera is used to generate images, ensuring clear night vision without the need for external light. Supported Devices: Compatible with all iPhones and iPads equipped with a LiDAR scanner or Face ID. Auto-Renewal Subscription Service: After subscribing, you can unlock all premium features and continuously receive future premium feature updates. After confirming the purchase, the subscription will automatically renew through your Apple account. Automatic charges will occur within 24 hours before expiration, and after successful payment, the subscription will be extended for one period. If you wish to cancel auto-renewal, please manually disable auto-renewal in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before your current subscription expires. The decision to cancel the subscription is yours; if you do not cancel, it will be considered consent to proceed to the next billing cycle. Privacy Policy: https://night-vision-web.netlify.app/en-us/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Contact Us: Email: darkce97@gmail.com

About

Robot72

Decode and send slow-scan television (SSTV) images from ham radio or the International Space Station. View ISS passes, save and share your creations, and even fix distorted images. Offers a free version with limitations and a one-time purchase Pro option.

Highlights
  • Decode SSTV audio to images
  • Send photos via SSTV
  • View ISS pass predictions
  • Support for 31 SSTV modes
  • Image correction and history
  • Optional Pro version with WAV export
Features
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Robot72 turns pictures into slow-scan television (SSTV) audio, and SSTV audio back into pictures. Decode images from ham radio, from the International Space Station or from a friend's phone, and send your own photos to any SSTV receiver. RECEIVE Tap Listen and hold your iPhone near the radio's speaker. Robot72 reads the VIS header, picks the mode and draws the picture line by line. To decode a WAV recording, tap File. Reception keeps going when the screen is locked, with progress in a Live Activity. SEND Pick a photo, choose the mode your contact uses, add a caption if you like, and play it through the speaker or a cable into your radio. Pro also exports the audio as a WAV file. ISS PASSES Enter your location or use the current one, and Robot72 lists ISS passes for the next 48 hours with peak elevation and direction. Turn on reminders to get a notification a few minutes before each pass. Predictions are calculated on your iPhone from CelesTrak orbital data; your location is not uploaded. 31 MODES Robot 8/12/24/36 BW, Robot 12/24/36/72 Color, PD 50/90/120/160/180/240/290, Martin 1–4, Scottie 1/2/3/4/DX, Wraase SC2 30/60/120/180, Pasokon P3/P5/P7. HISTORY AND FIXES Every picture you receive or send is kept in History with its mode and time. Fix a slanted or shifted image, then save or share it. History has no limit. FREE AND PRO Any mode can be decoded and viewed for free. Robot 36 and Robot 72 can be saved, shared and sent for free, with a small watermark. To save or send one picture in another mode, watch a short video, up to 3 times a day. Robot72 Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks every mode, removes the watermark and adds WAV export. No subscription. PRIVACY Audio and pictures are processed on your iPhone. Robot72 sends anonymous usage events that are not linked to you, and does not track you across apps. Rewarded videos are non-personalized; there are no banner or pop-up ads.

Screenshots

Night Vision4 screens
Robot724 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Robot72 at 100% against Night Vision's 35%. Robot72 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Night Vision's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (521 vs 14). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Night Vision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Robot72 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Robot72 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Vision has 521 ratings behind it against 14, 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 100% of Robot72's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Night Vision ships an update fortnightly, Robot72 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Night Vision versus Robot72: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNight VisionRobot72
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (521 ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings521 — better14
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer绪海 罗晨阳 段

Customer experience

Night Vision

All ratings514 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative61.0%

Robot72

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Night Vision

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Robot72

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Night Vision

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium$8.99
2 purchases

Robot72

One-time2
  • Pro — Special Offer$2.99
  • Robot72 Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Night Vision free?
Night Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Robot72 free?
Robot72 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Night Vision or Robot72?
Robot72 is rated higher. Night Vision averages 4.1 out of 5 from 521 ratings, while Robot72 averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Night Vision or Robot72 have ads?
Robot72 shows ads; Night Vision does not.
Which is updated more often, Night Vision or Robot72?
Night Vision ships an update fortnightly, and Robot72 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Night Vision was updated on November 7, 2026 and Robot72 on November 9, 2026.

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