Comparison

LiDAR Camera vs Night Vision Camera

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

Head to head
About

LiDAR Camera

Enhance your iPhone or iPad's camera for low-light conditions. Utilize multiple night vision modes and advanced filters to capture clear photos and videos in the dark. Pro devices with LiDAR offer enhanced depth sensing for superior illumination.

Highlights
  • Multiple night vision modes
  • LiDAR depth sensing
  • Advanced low-light filters
  • Real-time video recording
  • Thermal-style visual filters
  • Adjustable filter intensity
Features
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A camera for dark places. On an iPhone or iPad with a LiDAR Scanner (and on Face ID devices through the front TrueDepth camera) it shows a depth view that works in total darkness. On any device it brightens the live camera with night-vision style looks and records video with the look applied. THIS IS NOT REAL NIGHT VISION An iPhone has no infrared or thermal sensor an app can use. Thermal, Infrared and Arctic are colour looks, not heat or infrared imaging. Without LiDAR the camera needs some light. WHAT YOU GET • Depth Map (LiDAR or TrueDepth): a colour view of distance, from near to about 5 m, that works in complete darkness • Normal mode on any device: the camera brightened, with 12 looks such as Night Vision, Phosphor, Arctic and Starlight • Video recording with the look applied, with sound (Normal mode), and silent video of the LiDAR and TrueDepth depth views • Distance to the centre of the frame in metres (Pro, LiDAR or TrueDepth only) • Intensity and brightness sliders, flashlight, 1x to 10x zoom, focus lock • Capture Log of your shots, shareable as text FREE AND PRO Free, with ads: 8 looks, 15 photos a day and video recording. Every Pro feature is open for the first 7 days. After that, free exports are limited to 2 saves or shares in total, at half size with a watermark. Pro (subscription or one-time purchase) removes ads and limits and adds 4 more looks, the distance readout, timer, scope overlays, manual ISO and shutter, before/after compare, photo stamp, custom watermark, photo import and a silent mode. GOOD TO KNOW • The LiDAR view needs an iPhone or iPad Pro with a LiDAR Scanner. Depth is low resolution: it shows shapes and distance, not faces or text. • In the depth views a photo is saved as the screen shows it, and the video is silent (no microphone feed). • Works offline. The internet is used only for ads and purchases. Terms of Use: https://masaapps360.com/inightvision/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://masaapps360.com/inightvision/privacy/

About

Night Vision Camera

Enhance your vision in low light with various filters including thermal, infrared, and military styles. Utilize LiDAR technology to create 3D depth maps of your surroundings, aiding in navigation and understanding distances in darkness. Capture photos and videos with these unique visual effects.

Highlights
  • LiDAR mode for 3D depth mapping
  • Night, Thermal, Infrared, Military, X-Ray filters
  • Tactical Military overlay with HUD
  • Photo and video capture
  • Quick mode switching
  • Front and back camera support
Features
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Night Vision helps you see more when light is scarce. Switch between Night, Thermal, Infrared, Military, X‑Ray, and a LiDAR mode that builds a 3D map of the scene. Capture photos and record videos right in the app. LiDAR is not just a filter: it emits invisible infrared light and measures distance to objects, creating a depth map that works even in darkness. You understand shape and relative distance around you. Key features: - LiDAR mode (3D depth): visualize shape and distance even in very low light; requires a LiDAR‑equipped device - Night / Thermal / Infrared / X‑Ray / Military: live filters for striking night shots - Tactical Military overlay: crosshair, markers, and HUD for a cinematic tactical look - Photo and video: capture in all modes and save to your library - Quick mode switching: swipe to change modes instantly - Front and back cameras supported Use cases: - Navigate at home at night without bright lights - Understand distance and outlines in a dark garage or storage room - Camping, night walks, atmospheric videos and photos - Creative shoots with thermal/infrared/x‑ray‑style looks Important: - Not a professional night‑vision device or thermal camera; Thermal/Infrared/X‑Ray are artistic effects and do not see through objects - Total darkness: RGB modes need at least some light; LiDAR helps reveal shape and distance in low or no visible light on supported LiDAR devices - Safety: do not rely on the app for navigation or in hazardous situations Compatibility: - Works on iPhone with a camera - LiDAR mode is available on devices with a LiDAR sensor (e.g., iPhone Pro models with LiDAR and iPad Pro 2020+) Privacy Policy: https://nsdidenko.github.io/legal/2022/11/15/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LiDAR Camera4 screens
Night Vision Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LiDAR Camera at 4.4 against Night Vision Camera's 3.8. LiDAR Camera also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Night Vision Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. LiDAR Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Night Vision Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiDAR Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiDAR Camera ships an update fortnightly, Night Vision Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiDAR Camera versus Night Vision Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiDAR CameraNight Vision Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11 ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better10
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrima HdezMikita Dzidzenka

Customer experience

LiDAR Camera

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Night Vision Camera

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LiDAR Camera

Subscriptions3
  • LiDAR Camera Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • LiDAR Camera Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • LiDAR Camera Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • LiDAR Camera Pro Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Night Vision Camera

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly with 3-day free trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is LiDAR Camera free?
LiDAR Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Night Vision Camera free?
Night Vision Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiDAR Camera or Night Vision Camera?
LiDAR Camera is rated higher. LiDAR Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Night Vision Camera averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do LiDAR Camera or Night Vision Camera have ads?
LiDAR Camera shows ads; Night Vision Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, LiDAR Camera or Night Vision Camera?
LiDAR Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Night Vision Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, LiDAR Camera was updated on October 30, 2026 and Night Vision Camera on November 5, 2026.

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