Comparison

LiDAR View vs DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

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

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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.

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
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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!

About

DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

Features
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DepthCapture records RGB and depth on iPhone/iPad. View RGB, depth maps and 3D point clouds live for measurement and research. ―――――――――― ■ Depth sources Sources depend on your device: ・LiDAR ・LiDAR+Spatial ・TrueDepth ・Stereo Depth ・AI Depth LiDAR uses the rear sensor, TrueDepth the front camera. Stereo requires a compatible camera. LiDAR+Spatial requires a supported LiDAR device and adds camera position/orientation in local capture space. AI Depth estimates relative depth from images; matching LiDAR or TrueDepth distance accuracy is not guaranteed. ―――――――――― ■ Record RGB + Depth Snapshot Capture saves RGB, Depth and capture info; Stream Recording saves continuous RGB-D. RGB: ・JPEG ・PNG Depth: ・BIN ・16-bit PNG ・TIFF ・EXR ―――――――――― ■ Live depth preview View RGB and Depth live with color maps: ・Grayscale ・Blue-Red ・Viridis ・Inferno Use an automatic or fixed depth range to check data and adjust subjects or settings. ―――――――――― ■ Live 3D point clouds View live 3D point clouds from depth and camera info, colored by RGB or depth. ―――――――――― ■ Object detection Detect selected categories, such as people, cars or animals. Overlay regions on RGB; highlight or show only points in those regions. Enable during capture to save results for in-app review and export as PNG masks + JSON info. Detection display does not alter saved RGB/Depth or exported point clouds. Detection may fail or skip recording frames depending on conditions and processing load. ―――――――――― ■ Export point clouds Export saved Snapshots or Stream Recording frames: ・PLY ・GLB ・glTF ・PCD ・LAS ・CSV ・E57 ・XYZ ・XYZRGB XYZ: coordinates only. XYZRGB: coordinates + saved RGB colors. E57 supports only saved LiDAR/LiDAR+Spatial data with the required depth/camera information. LiDAR+Spatial aligns only frames with valid poses in one coordinate system. Use with 3D software, point-cloud tools or Python. ―――――――――― ■ Continuous RGB-D recording Set saving intervals for Stream Recording. Save as RGB/Depth file sequences or ROS2-compatible MCAP, which can include RGB, Depth, CameraInfo, TF and IMU / Device Motion for robotics or computer vision. ―――――――――― ■ Capture metadata Settings and camera info, when available: ・Camera Intrinsics ・Extrinsic Matrix ・Lens Distortion ・Camera pose/tracking status (LiDAR+Spatial) ・RGB / Depth resolution ・Depth Source ・Depth Accuracy / Quality ・Depth Filtering ・Capture settings Snapshots and recordings include manifests and metadata for checking capture conditions on Mac/PC. ―――――――――― ■ Capture settings Settings vary by source/device: ・Depth Filtering ・Depth FPS ・Depth Resolution ・RGB Resolution ・RGB / Depth Synchronization ・Depth Range ・Save Depth Preview Balance quality, processing load and file size. Use built-in presets or save, reuse and share your own. Saving or importing custom presets requires a feature unlock purchase. ―――――――――― ■ Sync multiple devices Bluetooth syncs Snapshot capture and Stream Recording start/stop operations. Only operation timing is synced: set capture settings per device; image acquisition times may differ. ―――――――――― ■ Review saved data Saved Data shows Snapshot RGB, Depth and 3D Point Cloud, and lets you scrub/play Stream Recording frames. Share sessions or access them in Files. ―――――――――― ■ Uses ・LiDAR/depth-sensor checks ・3D point-cloud capture/viewing ・RGB-D collection ・Computer vision ・Machine-learning datasets ・Robotics/ROS2 ・AR/3D sensing: capture/validation ・Research/experiments/prototyping ・Depth-source comparison/testing Sources, resolutions and frame rates vary by device/camera. Without LiDAR, supported TrueDepth, Stereo Depth or AI Depth may be available. Advanced features can be unlocked by a one-time purchase or an auto-renewing monthly plan. The monthly plan includes ad removal. Watch rewarded ads for temporary feature access. ―――――――――― Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LiDAR View4 screens
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiDAR View at none against DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud's 8. LiDAR View also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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. DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LiDAR View asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiDAR View ships an update every 5 weeks, DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LiDAR View versus DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiDAR ViewDepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAN WEI WANGkentaro hirahara

In-app purchases

None

LiDAR View

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

Subscriptions1
  • Bundle (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time7
  • Support S$0.49
  • Unlock All Features$4.99
  • Support M$5.99
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  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Unlock All Features$34.99
  • Remove Ads and Unlock Features$39.99
  • Support L$59.99

Questions

Is LiDAR View free?
LiDAR View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud free?
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiDAR View or DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud have ads?
Both LiDAR View and DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud show ads.
Which is updated more often, LiDAR View or DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud?
LiDAR View ships an update every 5 weeks, and DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud every 3 days. Most recently, LiDAR View was updated on November 3, 2026 and DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud on November 5, 2026.

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