LiDAR View vs Celestial Tides
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LiDAR View
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.
- 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
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LiDAR View provides real-time visualization of both LiDAR depth data and camera imagery. You can choose to display the camera view, the LiDAR view, or a combined view that merges both sources for enhanced environmental awareness and depth perception. * LiDAR modes (Options 3 and 4) are especially effective in low-light or dark environments, helping reveal surrounding structures and spatial depth. The visible range can be adjusted using the slider at the bottom of the screen. * Combined modes (Options 2 and 4) blend camera and LiDAR data to enhance object contours and depth details. * In Combined modes, tap the subview to enlarge it for a more detailed inspection. Tap the enlarged view again to return to the combined layout. * The center-point depth is displayed in real time in centimeters. You can capture screenshots at any time by tapping the camera icon, and browse saved images through the photo icon. The built-in flashlight can be enabled using the torch icon. Swipe left on the number icon to access two additional viewing modes: * 3D Point Cloud View — Freely explore the surrounding environment in an interactive 3D perspective by panning the screen. * Stereo View — Experience immersive real-time stereo visualization using Google Cardboard or a compatible VR headset. If you want to view front depth image through TrueDepth camera and front camera, please check our app "FrontDepth View". If you have any suggestions, feedback, or feature requests, feel free to contact us at hereyouare1981@gmail.com Thank you for using LiDAR View!
Celestial Tides
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Celestial Tides is an offline iOS tide app and widget. Forecasts are estimated from sun/moon geometry plus a local celestial offset calibration. Supports adding a widget to your home or lock screen
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Celestial Tides at none against LiDAR View's shown. Celestial Tides also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). LiDAR View's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LiDAR View ships an update every 5 weeks, Celestial Tides every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiDAR View | Celestial Tides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAN WEI WANG | Eric Springer |
In-app purchases
LiDAR View
No in-app purchases
Celestial Tides
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LiDAR View free?
Is Celestial Tides free?
Do LiDAR View or Celestial Tides have ads?
Which is updated more often, LiDAR View or Celestial Tides?
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