Comparison

LiDAR Camera vs Sonic Vision FX

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

Sonic Vision FX

This app transforms your camera's view into a real-time sonar-like display, creating dramatic radar and sonic wave effects. It's ideal for enhancing sci-fi shots, cyberpunk videos, or adding a futuristic atmosphere to everyday scenes.

Highlights
  • Real-time sonar visual filters
  • Intuitive pinch-to-zoom
  • Front and rear camera toggle
  • Full-screen immersive mode
  • Quick save and social sharing
Features
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Sonar visuals, reproduced in real-time through your camera. Professional echolocation experience on your device. Enhance your sci-fi shots and cyberpunk videos. This real-time filter app transforms your camera's visual information into a sonar-like display. Our image processing technology turns everyday scenes into dramatic radar and sonic wave effects. Perfect for night walks, clubbing, sci-fi short films, or any creative photography requiring a near-futuristic atmosphere. - Real-time sonar visual filters - Intuitive pinch-to-zoom functionality - Seamless front and rear camera toggle - Full-screen mode for immersive viewing - Quick save and social media sharing Redefine your reality. Start your new visual experience today.

Screenshots

LiDAR Camera4 screens
Sonic Vision FX2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sonic Vision FX at none against LiDAR Camera's 4. Sonic Vision FX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, 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. LiDAR Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Sonic Vision FX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonic Vision FX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiDAR Camera ships an update fortnightly, Sonic Vision FX daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiDAR Camera versus Sonic Vision FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiDAR CameraSonic Vision FX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11 ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better10
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrima HdezMasaharu Tsukamoto

Customer experience

LiDAR Camera

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

Sonic Vision FX

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Sonic Vision FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiDAR Camera free?
LiDAR Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonic Vision FX free?
Sonic Vision FX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LiDAR Camera or Sonic Vision FX?
Sonic Vision FX is rated higher. LiDAR Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sonic Vision FX averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do LiDAR Camera or Sonic Vision FX have ads?
Both LiDAR Camera and Sonic Vision FX show ads.
Which is updated more often, LiDAR Camera or Sonic Vision FX?
LiDAR Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Sonic Vision FX daily. Most recently, LiDAR Camera was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sonic Vision FX on November 5, 2026.

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