Comparison

LidarFlash vs Lens Simulator

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

Head to head
About

LidarFlash

Features
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LidarFlash - Rangefinder & Lighting Assistant for Film/Digital Stop wasting expensive film? Tired of unreliable TTL flash? LidarFlash is the ultimate tool for Film Enthusiasts and Professionals. Leveraging the iPhone Pro LiDAR, it solves the core issues of inaccurate rangefinding and costly lighting trial-and-error. 【Key Benefits】 -For Film Lovers: Save Film, Save Money 1. Revive Vintage Cameras: Turn any camera into a precision rangefinder, even with faded rangefinder patches or zone focus. 2. Zero Waste: Ensure perfect exposure every time, eliminating ruined shots. 3. All-in-One: Replace heavy handheld meters with your phone. -For Professionals: Efficient Lighting, Perfect Results 1. Ditch Unstable TTL: Physics-based calculations ignore scene reflectivity for stable results. 2. No More Test Flashes: Calculate power instantly, saving time and impressing clients. 3. Master Light Ratios: Precisely control key/fill light output for perfect depth. 【Core Features】 -Smart Flash System 1. Auto Calculate: Inputs LiDAR distance, ISO, aperture, and GN to solve flash power. 2. Flash Comp: +/- EV adjustment for creative control. 3. Full Manual: Override auto settings for complete flexibility. -Efficient Workflow 1. Presets: Save settings (e.g., Indoor Portraits) for one-tap switching. 2. Dual Mode Ranging: Millimeter precision up to 5m (portraits); Long range up to 10m (large scenes). -Shoot Log & Review 1. Auto Log: Records distance, aperture, ISO, power, and compensation. 2. Review: Match logs with photos for easy teaching and self-improvement. 【Compatible Devices (Requires LiDAR)】 iPhone 12 Pro/Max and later Pro models; iPad Pro 2020 and later Pro models. LidarFlash — Grounding Nostalgia, Empowering Professionals. Download now and start your journey of precision photography! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bshuai.top/agreement/privacy Subscription: This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions. The subscription will automatically renew unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Settings.

About

Lens Simulator

Visualize any lens's field of view on your camera in real-time. Select a focal length and camera body to see exactly what the lens captures, with 100% mathematical accuracy. Save comparisons and learn about focal lengths.

Highlights
  • Live viewfinder simulation
  • 100% accurate field of view
  • Supports 50+ camera bodies
  • Offline functionality
  • Photo capture with metadata
  • Side-by-side comparison
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Wondering what 85mm looks like on your Canon R7? Or how wide 24mm feels on a Fujifilm X-T5? Point your phone and see — instantly. Prospekt simulates any focal length on any camera body, live. HOW IT WORKS Choose a focal length from 14mm to 300mm, pick your camera body, and see exactly what that lens sees — in real time, through your iPhone. The field of view is 100% mathematically accurate. Your iPhone automatically switches between its ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto cameras to give you the best image quality at every focal length. No guesswork. No approximations. 50+ CAMERA BODIES Canon: R5 II, R6 III, R7, R10, R50, EOS R, 5D IV Sony: A1, A9 III, A7R V, A7 IV, A6700, ZV-E10 II Nikon: Z9, Z8, Z6 III, Zf, Z50 II Fujifilm: GFX 100 II, X-T5, X-H2S, X-S20 Panasonic: S5 IIX, GH7, G9 II OM System: OM-1 II, OM-5 Leica: M11, SL3, Q3 Hasselblad: X2D, 907X Pentax: K-1 III, K-3 III Sigma: fp L Every major sensor format: Full Frame, APS-C (1.5x & 1.6x), Micro Four Thirds, and Medium Format. WHO IT'S FOR • Choosing between a 35mm and an 85mm? See the difference live • New to photography? Learn what focal lengths actually look like • Scouting a location? Preview your exact framing on the spot • Switching systems? See how crop factor changes your lenses FEATURES • Live viewfinder — 100% accurate field of view simulation • Scroll wheel with haptic snap at popular focal lengths • Full-frame equivalent display — always know your effective focal • 4 aspect ratios: 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 • Photo capture with metadata watermark (focal length, crop factor, FF equivalent, aspect ratio) • Offline — no internet required • Landscape-optimized for maximum viewfinder size SAVE & COMPARE Capture snapshots with a built-in watermark showing your settings. Save to your photo library and compare focal lengths side by side. One purchase. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

LidarFlash4 screens
Lens Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LidarFlash at Free against Lens Simulator's $3.99. LidarFlash also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Lens Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On 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

LidarFlash is free to download; Lens Simulator costs $3.99 up front. LidarFlash sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lens Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LidarFlash ships an update every 2 months, Lens Simulator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LidarFlash versus Lens Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLidarFlashLens Simulator
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer相锋 刘Vitalii Kikot

In-app purchases

5 purchases

LidarFlash

Subscriptions3
  • Auto-renew Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Auto-renew Quarterly$4.993 Months
  • Auto-renew Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • 1-Month Pro Subscription$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium Membership$19.99
None

Lens Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LidarFlash free?
LidarFlash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lens Simulator free?
Lens Simulator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LidarFlash or Lens Simulator have ads?
Neither LidarFlash nor Lens Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LidarFlash or Lens Simulator?
LidarFlash ships an update every 2 months, and Lens Simulator every 11 days. Most recently, LidarFlash was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lens Simulator on October 28, 2026.

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