DepthVision LiDAR vs Depth Map estimation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Depth Map estimation
This tool uses on-device AI to generate depth maps from your photos and videos. Visualize, edit, and combine images with their depth data, then export for creative projects. Processing is done locally for privacy and speed.
- Generate depth maps from images and videos
- On-device AI processing
- Visualize and edit depth data
- Apply color filters and gradients
- Export results for creative workflows
- Local processing for privacy
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MAGMA is a professional tool for extracting depth maps as images and working directly with depth data on your iPhone or iPad. It uses advanced on-device AI models to generate accurate depth maps and clean mattes from photos and videos. Visualize, edit, and combine the original image with its depth map, adjust the visual interpretation using color filters and gradients, and export results ready for creative and technical workflows. All processing runs locally for maximum privacy and speed. Ideal for developers, creators, filmmakers, and visual artists. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Depth Map estimation at 4.0 against DepthVision LiDAR's 1.0. Depth Map estimation also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. DepthVision LiDAR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Depth Map estimation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Depth Map estimation holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Depth Map estimation has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
DepthVision LiDAR ships an update every 28 months, Depth Map estimation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DepthVision LiDAR | Depth Map estimation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yaroslav Ermolaev | Nelson Cruz |
Customer experience
DepthVision LiDAR
Depth Map estimation
In-app purchases
DepthVision LiDAR
- Full Access$1.991 Month
- Full Access (1 year)$9.991 Year
- Full Access Lifetime (special)$9.99
- Full Access Lifetime$22.99
Depth Map estimation
- Maga PRO weekly$1.997 Days
- Maga PRO monthly$3.991 Month
- Magma PRO yearly$9.991 Year
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