Comparison

GYRO CTRL vs LidarAC

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

Head to head
About

GYRO CTRL

Features
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Control NODO TORQ head with iOS Gyro via TAMBR protocol. Enter the IP address of TORQ's Ethernet Injector. Select which axes you want to control. Scale the speeds per axis. Reverse directions if necessary. Activate or deactivate augmented reality assistance to assist with gyro drift. And tap the screen to enable control. Yellow border indicates realtime control. Then TORQ will follow the movements of the iOS device. Requires Screen Orientation Lock for consistent orientation on iPads. On screen guide will direct proper orientation before lock.

About

LidarAC

Features
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LidarAC – RX is the handheld control and monitoring interface for the LidarAC system, built to extend Tilta Nucleus M and N setups for modern focus workflows. The idea is simple: bring tools normally found on high-end hand units to the Nano by using an iPhone. The system consists of two Modes. RX acts as the handheld interface and connects to the Nucleus Nano II via Bluetooth. TX runs on a second iPhone mounted on the camera (iPhone 12 Pro or newer) and provides LiDAR-based distance data. RX already enhances the Nucleus on its own with custom lens profiles, focus scaling, and marker tools. The full potential unlocks when paired with TX, adding real-time distance data directly into the focus workflow. Instead of relying on raw motor values, the system translates focus into usable distance context. Depth of field is calculated and visualized in real time, helping focus pullers make faster and more confident decisions, especially in dynamic scenes. Lens profiles allow precise mapping between LiDAR data and lens behavior, including aperture-based depth of field. Camera profiles handle CoC and sensor offset, ensuring accurate results in real-world setups. The focus scale is fully interactive and can switch between a flat mode and a focus wheel inspired mode. Values can either be mapped visually like on the lens for intuitive pulling, or displayed linearly to better understand spatial relationships within the scene. Marker and tracking tools make it easy to set, follow, and recall focus points. Features like spot measurement, 2D and 3D tracking, and a top-down LiDAR view provide clear spatial awareness on set. Haptic feedback increases as you approach a marker, giving intuitive confirmation without looking away. Key features: β€’ Real-time LiDAR distance data for people, faces, and eyes β€’ Spot distance measurement β€’ 2D and 3D tracking points β€’ Top-down LiDAR scene view β€’ Custom lens profiles with depth of field visualization β€’ Multiple focus scale modes (linear, lens matched, logarithmic) β€’ Marker-based focus assistance with haptic feedback

Screenshots

GYRO CTRL2 screens
LidarAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LidarAC at every 11 days against GYRO CTRL's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GYRO CTRL ships an update every 5 months, LidarAC every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
GYRO CTRL versus LidarAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGYRO CTRLLidarAC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNodal Film Systems LLCLuis Arndt

In-app purchases

None

GYRO CTRL

No in-app purchases

None

LidarAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GYRO CTRL free?
GYRO CTRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LidarAC free?
LidarAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GYRO CTRL or LidarAC have ads?
Neither GYRO CTRL nor LidarAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GYRO CTRL or LidarAC?
GYRO CTRL ships an update every 5 months, and LidarAC every 11 days. Most recently, GYRO CTRL was updated on September 11, 2026 and LidarAC on August 11, 2026.

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