# LiDAR View vs SimpleSSTV

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleSSTV at 4.0 against LiDAR View's 3.3. SimpleSSTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 41%). LiDAR View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleSSTV sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. LiDAR View asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleSSTV holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of LiDAR View's written reviews are positive against 73% of SimpleSSTV's.

LiDAR View ships an update every 5 weeks, SimpleSSTV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiDAR View | SimpleSSTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-view/id6466363306/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesstv/id6756872709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HAN WEI WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/928406183) | [Jeroen Rombouts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863358112) |

## What reviewers say

### LiDAR View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-view/id6466363306)

Visualize real-time data from your device's LiDAR sensor and camera. Overlay camera feeds with LiDAR depth information to enhance visibility in low light or highlight environmental contours. Supports 3D point cloud viewing and stereo display for immersive experiences.

**Highlights:** Real-time LiDAR and camera feed, Overlay camera with LiDAR data, Adjustable view range, 3D Point Cloud View, Stereo viewing with VR headsets, Screenshot capture and viewing, Flashlight activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimpleSSTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesstv/id6756872709)

This app allows ham radio operators to encode images into audio signals for transmission and decode received audio back into images. It supports various SSTV modes, live camera feeds, and even AI-generated QSL cards. Receive alerts for International Space Station SSTV events.

**Highlights:** Encode images to SSTV audio, Decode SSTV audio to images, Live camera feed with trigger modes, Support for 14 SSTV modes, AI-generated QSL calling cards, ISS SSTV event notifications, Audio setup and troubleshooting tips

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Listening Station Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 AI Card Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove or change encoder watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| SimpleSSTV Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 AI Card Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 120 AI Card Credits | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiDAR View free?

LiDAR View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimpleSSTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiDAR View or SimpleSSTV?

SimpleSSTV is rated higher. LiDAR View averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while SimpleSSTV averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do LiDAR View or SimpleSSTV have ads?

LiDAR View shows ads; SimpleSSTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, LiDAR View or SimpleSSTV?

LiDAR View ships an update every 5 weeks, and SimpleSSTV monthly. Most recently, LiDAR View was updated on October 7, 2026 and SimpleSSTV on October 8, 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.*