Comparison

DepthVision LiDAR vs Matte Viewer

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

Head to head
About

DepthVision LiDAR

Create unique videos using your device's LiDAR camera with various visual effects. Fine-tune animations, colors, and depth settings for precise scene control. Record with or without audio, and save your preferences for future use.

Highlights
  • Multiple LiDAR effects (Depth, Scanner, Zap, Pulse, Contours)
  • Advanced effect and palette customization
  • Adjustable depth range visualization
  • 30/60 FPS video capture
  • Audio recording with external mic support
  • Smart settings memory
  • Pro features: unlock recording and remove watermark
Features
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DepthVision LiDAR lets you create stunning videos using the LiDAR camera on your device and explore the world in a completely new visual style. Key Features: • Multiple LiDAR Effects Choose from Depth, Scanner, Zap, Pulse, and Contours effects to create dramatically different looks. • Advanced Effect Controls Fine-tune animation speed, pulse/contour line width, contour step, and rendering modes for more creative control. • Palette Customization Use the classic JET palette, green mode, or build your own gradient by selecting custom start and end colors. • Depth Range Control Adjust both minimum and maximum depth visualization range for more precise scenes and better subject separation. • 30 / 60 FPS Modes Switch between 30 FPS and 60 FPS capture modes depending on the look and performance you want. • Audio Recording Record video with microphone audio and toggle audio capture on or off before recording. Supports external microphones when available (Bluetooth / USB / wired). • Smart Settings Memory The app remembers your selected effect, palette, and effect parameters for the next session. • Pro Features Unlock video recording and remove the watermark with full access. Supported devices: • iPhone 12 Pro or later • iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) or later • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) or later Discover a new way to perceive the world around you with DepthVision LiDAR. Terms of Use: https://storiescamera.app/DepthVisionLiDAR_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://storiescamera.app/DepthVisionLiDAR_policy.html

About

Matte Viewer

This app allows you to preview and export depth and semantic maps from your iPhone photos. It offers an elegant interface and supports desktop-class features on iPad and Mac. The app prioritizes user privacy and has a very small file size.

Highlights
  • Preview depth and semantic maps
  • Export mattes for 3rd party software
  • Elegant and information-dense interface
  • Desktop-class features on iPad/Mac
  • Privacy-focused with no tracking
  • Small app size
Features
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Matte Viewer lets you quickly preview the mattes in photos taken with your iPhone, including the depth map and semantic maps. You can export them and use them in 3rd party software such as Photoshop, Touch Designer, in custom shaders, and so on. To have the most matte data available in your photos, use the Portrait mode in iPhone's Camera. - Elegant and information dense interface that quickly lets you preview all the different mattes. - Supports desktop class features on iPad + Mac: multiple windows, open through drag & drop, keyboard shortcuts, etc. - Respects your privacy: no 3rd party libraries or tracking. Uses the latest iOS APIs so you don't have to give access to your whole photo library. - Extremely small app size: only a few hundred kilobytes. Matte Viewer is part of PhotoTools by Héliographe: check out our website at https://heliographe.studio for more fantastic photography apps.

Screenshots

DepthVision LiDAR4 screens
Matte Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Matte Viewer at 3.0 against DepthVision LiDAR's 1.0. Matte Viewer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. DepthVision LiDAR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Matte Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Matte Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DepthVision LiDAR ships an update every 28 months, Matte Viewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DepthVision LiDAR versus Matte Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepthVision LiDARMatte Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaroslav ErmolaevHéliographe, Inc

Customer experience

DepthVision LiDAR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Matte Viewer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DepthVision LiDAR

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access$1.991 Month
  • Full Access (1 year)$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full Access Lifetime (special)$9.99
  • Full Access Lifetime$22.99
1 purchases

Matte Viewer

One-time1
  • Unlock Export$4.99

Questions

Is DepthVision LiDAR free?
DepthVision LiDAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matte Viewer free?
Matte Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DepthVision LiDAR or Matte Viewer?
Matte Viewer is rated higher. DepthVision LiDAR averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Matte Viewer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DepthVision LiDAR or Matte Viewer have ads?
Neither DepthVision LiDAR nor Matte Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DepthVision LiDAR or Matte Viewer?
DepthVision LiDAR ships an update every 28 months, and Matte Viewer monthly. Most recently, DepthVision LiDAR was updated on October 10, 2026 and Matte Viewer on October 5, 2026.

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