Comparison

DepthVision LiDAR vs Depth Map Extractor

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

Depth Map Extractor

Generate detailed depth maps from your photos and videos using on-device AI. Explore depth with visual filters and create depth-aware renders. Export your creations as images or videos for various creative and technical projects.

Highlights
  • On-device AI depth map generation
  • Supports multiple AI models
  • Cloud-free processing
  • Depth map visualization with filters
  • Depth-aware render creation
  • Export as images and videos
Features
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MAGMA turns photos and videos into detailed depth maps with powerful on-device AI models, including ZipDepth, Depth Anything V1 and V2, MiDaS Small, and Apple’s built-in Depth Data. Create depth maps without uploading your media to the cloud. Import photos and videos from your library, capture new content with the camera, or open files from the Files app. Compare the original media with its depth map, then explore depth with color maps, gradients, and visual filters. Go beyond depth maps: combine the original image with depth data to create and preview depth-aware renders. Export your results as images or videos for creative and technical workflows. MAGMA is made for developers, creators, filmmakers, photographers, and visual artists working with depth and spatial media—all on your iPhone or iPad. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DepthVision LiDAR4 screens
Depth Map Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Depth Map Extractor at 4.2 against DepthVision LiDAR's 1.0. Depth Map Extractor also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (6 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

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 Depth Map Extractor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Depth Map Extractor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Depth Map Extractor has 6 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DepthVision LiDAR ships an update every 28 months, Depth Map Extractor monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DepthVision LiDAR versus Depth Map Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepthVision LiDARDepth Map Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaroslav ErmolaevNelson Cruz

Customer experience

DepthVision LiDAR

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

Depth Map Extractor

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 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
4 purchases

Depth Map Extractor

Subscriptions3
  • Maga PRO weekly$2.997 Days
  • Maga PRO monthly$5.991 Month
  • Magma PRO yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is DepthVision LiDAR free?
DepthVision LiDAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Depth Map Extractor free?
Depth Map Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DepthVision LiDAR or Depth Map Extractor?
Depth Map Extractor is rated higher. DepthVision LiDAR averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Depth Map Extractor averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do DepthVision LiDAR or Depth Map Extractor have ads?
Neither DepthVision LiDAR nor Depth Map Extractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DepthVision LiDAR or Depth Map Extractor?
DepthVision LiDAR ships an update every 28 months, and Depth Map Extractor monthly. Most recently, DepthVision LiDAR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Depth Map Extractor on November 4, 2026.

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