Comparison

LiDAR Camera vs Thermal 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

Thermal Camera

Transform your device's camera into a thermal imager or night vision camera. Apply various visual effects and filters to create unique photos and videos for social media or creative projects. Includes standard camera and gallery features.

Highlights
  • Thermal vision palettes
  • Night vision modes
  • FX filters (glitch, scanline, etc.)
  • HUD with hot/cold spot markers
  • MSX detail overlay
  • Video recording
  • Camera roll import
Features
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See the World in Heat with Thermal Camera: Heat Sensor FX. Ever wondered what your living room would look like through a thermal imager? Want to film a spooky night vision clip in a dark hallway, or turn an ordinary street into a sci-fi scene? Whether you are into ghost-hunting videos, content for social media, or you simply love the thermal-imager look from films and games, Thermal Camera brings those looks to the camera you already have. Key Features Thermal Vision Palettes Eight false-color palettes: Iron, White, Black, Rainbow, Arctic, Lava, Glow and Amber. Bright, warm-looking areas glow and dark ones fall away, just like the thermal imagers you have seen in films. (Premium subscription required.) Night Vision Modes Classic green and amber night vision, a UV blacklight look, infrared and a ghostly look for dark rooms and late-night videos. (Premium subscription required.) FX Filters Glitch, scanline, pixel, neon, x-ray, comic and crystal effects that restyle the whole picture live. (Premium subscription required.) HUD with Hot and Cold Spot Markers A heads-up display with a crosshair, a palette color bar and markers that follow the brightest and the darkest area of the frame as you move. It also brackets the people in view. (Premium subscription required.) MSX Detail Overlay An edge layer traces outlines over the effect, so faces, text and objects stay readable instead of dissolving into color. (Premium subscription required.) Effect Intensity Control Turn every effect up or down with a precise intensity slider. (Premium subscription required.) Video Recording Record video with sound, exactly as you see it on screen. (Premium subscription required.) Camera Roll Import Bring a photo in from your library and run it through any effect. (Premium subscription required.) Standard Camera and Gallery Included at no extra cost! Take ordinary photos with the front or back camera and 0.5x, 1x and 2x zoom on supported devices, and keep them in the built-in gallery on your device. No subscription needed, always available. Apple Watch Shutter Frame the shot on your iPhone, then fire the shutter from your wrist, with a live preview and a 3 or 10 second timer. Why Choose Thermal Camera? Real Time, on Your Device Every frame is rendered on your device as you move. Your camera feed never leaves your device. Made for iPhone and iPad A layout built for both, with a large viewfinder on iPad in portrait and landscape. No Ads, Ever No banners, no interstitials, no pop-ups. Premium Subscription Required To use the thermal, night vision and FX effects, the HUD, the MSX detail overlay, intensity control, video recording and camera roll import, a premium subscription is required. The standard camera and the gallery are free. Choose the plan that fits you. Get Started Today! Stop imagining the thermal look and start shooting it. Download Thermal Camera: Heat Sensor FX now and see the world in heat. Privacy Policy: https://thermalcam.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://thermalcam.app/terms/ FAQ: https://thermalcam.app/faq/ Contact Support: support@thermalcam.app

Screenshots

LiDAR Camera4 screens
Thermal Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LiDAR Camera at 4.3 against Thermal Camera's 3.0. LiDAR Camera also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Thermal Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Thermal Camera sells 2 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, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiDAR Camera has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiDAR Camera ships an update fortnightly, Thermal Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiDAR Camera versus Thermal Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiDAR CameraThermal Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrima HdezNergis Sadiklar

Customer experience

LiDAR Camera

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

Thermal Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
2 purchases

Thermal Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Thermal Camera Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Thermal Camera Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is LiDAR Camera free?
LiDAR Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thermal Camera free?
Thermal Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiDAR Camera or Thermal Camera?
LiDAR Camera is rated higher. LiDAR Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Thermal Camera averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LiDAR Camera or Thermal Camera have ads?
LiDAR Camera shows ads; Thermal Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, LiDAR Camera or Thermal Camera?
LiDAR Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Thermal Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, LiDAR Camera was updated on October 25, 2026 and Thermal Camera on October 26, 2026.

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