# Night Vision vs Robot72

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Vision | Robot72 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (521 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-lidar-camera/id1668629667/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot72-iss-sstv-decoder/id6764195382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **521** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 58 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [绪海 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572453992) | [晨阳 段](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791560858) |

## 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


### Robot72

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot72-iss-sstv-decoder/id6764195382)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro — Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Robot72 Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*