Comparison

NavSight AR vs DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

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

Head to head
About

NavSight AR

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NavSight highlights what matters while you walk. Using your iPhone camera and on-device AI, NavSight detects people, vehicles, curbs, sidewalks, crossings, and obstacles in real time, then makes them stand out with customizable visual enhancements. It's a visual assistant designed to help you spot the things around you more easily as you move through the world outdoors. Everything runs entirely on your device. No internet connection, no accounts, and nothing ever leaves your phone. How it works Point your camera at the scene. NavSight recognizes objects and highlights them clearly, so the things you care about catch your eye instantly. Pick the customizations that suit you best NavSight adapts to how you see best: - Augmentation groups: sort the objects you care about into groups, and give each group its own visual enhancements, so you set the look once instead of adjusting every object. - Augmentation designs: add contour outlines and solid color overlays, increase object brightness, or apply flashing emphasis. - Colors: set high-contrast colors that work for your vision. - Darken background / show background in grayscale: play down the background so your selected objects stand out even more. Completely private All detection happens on your device. NavSight needs only camera access to work — no internet, no location, no tracking, no data collection. Built for accessibility NavSight was created as a visual aid for people who want extra help noticing important objects while walking outdoors. It works alongside the way you already get around. Everything on the interface works with VoiceOver for seamless navigation. Note: NavSight is a visual assistance tool, not a navigation or mobility device. It does not detect every object or hazard, and it can make mistakes. Use it the same way you would use any other visual assistant app, and do not rely on it for safety. Always stay aware of your surroundings and continue to use your usual mobility aids and judgment.

About

DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

Features
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DepthCapture is an iPhone/iPad app for capturing and recording RGB images and depth data from multiple depth sources, including LiDAR, TrueDepth, supported stereo cameras, and AI-based depth estimation. View the RGB feed and depth map in real time while capturing, and visualize depth data immediately as a 3D point cloud. ―――――――――― ■ Multiple depth sources Choose from the sources supported by your device: ・LiDAR ・TrueDepth ・Stereo Depth ・AI Depth LiDAR-equipped devices can capture rear depth, while TrueDepth uses the front camera. Supported devices can also use stereo-camera depth. AI Depth estimates depth from a standard camera image using an AI model. ※ AI Depth provides relative estimates and is not calibrated to match the distance accuracy of hardware depth sources such as LiDAR or TrueDepth. ―――――――――― ■ Record RGB + Depth Use Snapshot Capture for still data or Stream Recording for continuous RGB-D capture. RGB: ・JPEG ・PNG Depth: ・BIN ・16-bit PNG ・TIFF ・EXR Snapshots store RGB, depth, and related capture information together. ―――――――――― ■ Real-time depth visualization View RGB and depth live while capturing. Color maps: ・Grayscale ・Blue-Red ・Viridis ・Inferno The displayed depth range can be automatic or fixed to a range you specify, so you can check data quality before saving. ―――――――――― ■ Live 3D point cloud Generate and display a 3D point cloud from the acquired depth data and camera information in real time. Point clouds can use RGB colors or depth-based coloring for direct spatial inspection. ―――――――――― ■ Export point clouds Export saved point clouds as: ・PLY ・GLB ・glTF ・PCD ・LAS ・CSV Export snapshots or individual Stream Recording frames for use with 3D software, point-cloud tools, Python, and other environments. ―――――――――― ■ Continuous RGB-D recording Stream Recording saves continuous RGB and depth data as either an RGB/depth file sequence or ROS2-compatible MCAP. MCAP can include RGB, Depth, CameraInfo, TF, and IMU / Device Motion for ROS2, robotics, and computer vision. ―――――――――― ■ Capture metadata Along with RGB and depth data, DepthCapture saves capture settings and camera information. When available, metadata includes: ・Camera Intrinsics ・Extrinsic Matrix ・Lens Distortion information ・RGB / Depth resolution ・Depth Source ・Depth Accuracy / Quality ・Depth Filtering ・Capture settings Snapshots and Recording Sessions also include manifest and metadata files describing the recorded data and capture conditions. ―――――――――― ■ Customize capture settings Adjust: ・Depth Filtering ・Depth FPS ・Depth Resolution ・RGB Resolution ・RGB / Depth Synchronization ・Depth Range ・Save Depth Preview Presets are also available for common capture settings. ―――――――――― ■ Review saved data Review Snapshots and Stream Recordings in Saved Data. Snapshots can show RGB, Depth, and 3D Point Cloud. Stream Recordings can be scrubbed and played back with RGB, Depth, and Point Cloud views. Sessions can be shared or accessed through the Files app. ―――――――――― ■ Example uses ・LiDAR and depth-sensor testing ・3D point-cloud capture and visualization ・RGB-D dataset collection ・Computer vision ・Machine-learning data collection ・Robotics and ROS2 ・AR and 3D-sensing data capture and validation ・Research, experiments, and prototyping ・Comparing depth acquisition methods Available sources, resolutions, and frame rates vary by device. Devices without LiDAR may still support TrueDepth, Stereo Depth, or AI Depth. DepthCapture records RGB-D data, lets you inspect it in 3D, and move it into your own workflow. Some advanced features require an in-app purchase or temporary access unlocked by watching a rewarded ad. ―――――――――― Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NavSight AR2 screens
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NavSight AR at none against DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud's 7. NavSight AR also leads on ads (none vs shown). DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. NavSight AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NavSight AR ships an update every 2 months, DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
NavSight AR versus DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNavSight ARDepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Appskentaro hirahara

In-app purchases

None

NavSight AR

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

One-time6
  • Support S$0.49
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock All Features2 variants$4.99
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  • Remove Ads and Unlock Features$5.99
  • Support M$5.99
  • Support L$59.99

Questions

Is NavSight AR free?
NavSight AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud free?
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NavSight AR or DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud have ads?
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud shows ads; NavSight AR does not.
Which is updated more often, NavSight AR or DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud?
NavSight AR ships an update every 2 months, and DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud every 3 days. Most recently, NavSight AR was updated on September 15, 2026 and DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud on September 21, 2026.

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