Comparison

Lumina 3D vs DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

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

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About

Lumina 3D

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Lumina 3D - Capture Your World in 3D Turn your iPhone into a powerful 3D scanning tool. Lumina 3D combines LiDAR, RGB imaging, camera tracking and advanced refinement tools to capture detailed 3D datasets for Gaussian Splatting and photogrammetry. From individual objects to entire environments, Lumina 3D gives you control over how your scenes are captured, refined and exported. REAL-TIME 3D CAPTURE - Capture RGB images, LiDAR depth and camera poses simultaneously. - See your scan coverage directly in the camera view with color-coded feedback. - Explore your growing point cloud using the live 2D and 3D map. - Track your position and identify areas that need additional coverage. - Capture images automatically as you move or take individual shots. ADVANCED CAPTURE CONTROLS - Choose between 24 mm and 13 mm (Beta) capture options on supported devices. - Capture in FHD or 4K with Lumina 3D Pro. - Manually adjust ISO, shutter speed, exposure and white balance in Kelvin. - Use AutoMagic to measure lighting conditions and lock camera settings for consistent results. - Configure capture rate, point density and scanning behavior. ADAPTIVE POINT CLOUD CAPTURE - Automatically adjust point spacing based on distance and surface detail. - Choose adaptive or manual point spacing, from 5 cm down to 1 mm. - Set near and far depth limits to focus on specific objects or areas. - Use the live depth preview to exclude unwanted foreground or background geometry. MULTI-SCAN & RGB-D REFINEMENT Capture complex environments across multiple scanning sessions. - Organize individual captures within dedicated projects. - Merge overlapping scans into a single dataset. - Refine camera poses and captured geometry using RGB images, LiDAR depth, joints and spatial anchors. - Preserve original scans while creating improved merged results. - Inspect camera positions and point clouds in the integrated 3D viewer. TRAIN ON DEVICE (BETA) Experiment with Gaussian Splatting training directly on your iPhone. For larger or more demanding reconstructions, continue your workflow in Lumina Studio on your computer. PROFESSIONAL DATASET EXPORT Prepare your captures for Gaussian Splatting, photogrammetry and external 3D applications. - Export COLMAP-compatible datasets with images, refined camera poses and depth information. - Choose sparse, downsampled or dense point clouds for points3D. - Define a 3D Crop Box to export only the point cloud region you need. - Continue working with compatible tools such as PostShot, Lightfield Studio and other COLMAP-based applications. CONNECTED TO LUMINA STUDIO Take your projects further with Lumina Studio. Export your complete captures as .lumi projects, preserving original images, camera poses, depth data and point clouds. Import your .lumi file directly into Lumina Studio for advanced camera pose correction, RGB-D refinement and Gaussian Splatting reconstruction. Capture on your iPhone. Refine and reconstruct on your computer. Lumina Studio is currently available as a free Beta for Windows, with a macOS version planned for the future. Discover Lumina Studio: https://3d.deluva.de/index.php/lumina-studio/ BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW Whether you're a 3D artist, developer, photogrammetry enthusiast or professional creator, Lumina 3D provides the tools to capture detailed datasets with greater control and flexibility. A built-in help center guides you through capture settings, scanning, alignment, refinement and export. Lumina 3D requires a compatible LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad. Some features require Lumina 3D Pro. On-device Gaussian Splatting training and 13 mm capture are currently available as Beta features on supported devices. Terms of Use: https://3d.deluva.de/index.php/lumina-3d-terms/ Privacy Policy: https://3d.deluva.de/index.php/lumina-3d-privacy-policy/ License Agreement (EULA): https://3d.deluva.de/index.php/license-agreement-eula/

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DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

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DepthCapture records RGB and depth on iPhone/iPad. View RGB, depth maps and 3D point clouds live for measurement and research. ―――――――――― ■ Depth sources Sources depend on your device: ・LiDAR ・LiDAR+Spatial ・TrueDepth ・Stereo Depth ・AI Depth LiDAR uses the rear sensor, TrueDepth the front camera. Stereo requires a compatible camera. LiDAR+Spatial requires a supported LiDAR device and adds camera position/orientation in local capture space. AI Depth estimates relative depth from images; matching LiDAR or TrueDepth distance accuracy is not guaranteed. ―――――――――― ■ Record RGB + Depth Snapshot Capture saves RGB, Depth and capture info; Stream Recording saves continuous RGB-D. RGB: ・JPEG ・PNG Depth: ・BIN ・16-bit PNG ・TIFF ・EXR ―――――――――― ■ Live depth preview View RGB and Depth live with color maps: ・Grayscale ・Blue-Red ・Viridis ・Inferno Use an automatic or fixed depth range to check data and adjust subjects or settings. ―――――――――― ■ Live 3D point clouds View live 3D point clouds from depth and camera info, colored by RGB or depth. ―――――――――― ■ Object detection Detect selected categories, such as people, cars or animals. Overlay regions on RGB; highlight or show only points in those regions. Enable during capture to save results for in-app review and export as PNG masks + JSON info. Detection display does not alter saved RGB/Depth or exported point clouds. Detection may fail or skip recording frames depending on conditions and processing load. ―――――――――― ■ Export point clouds Export saved Snapshots or Stream Recording frames: ・PLY ・GLB ・glTF ・PCD ・LAS ・CSV ・E57 ・XYZ ・XYZRGB XYZ: coordinates only. XYZRGB: coordinates + saved RGB colors. E57 supports only saved LiDAR/LiDAR+Spatial data with the required depth/camera information. LiDAR+Spatial aligns only frames with valid poses in one coordinate system. Use with 3D software, point-cloud tools or Python. ―――――――――― ■ Continuous RGB-D recording Set saving intervals for Stream Recording. Save as RGB/Depth file sequences or ROS2-compatible MCAP, which can include RGB, Depth, CameraInfo, TF and IMU / Device Motion for robotics or computer vision. ―――――――――― ■ Capture metadata Settings and camera info, when available: ・Camera Intrinsics ・Extrinsic Matrix ・Lens Distortion ・Camera pose/tracking status (LiDAR+Spatial) ・RGB / Depth resolution ・Depth Source ・Depth Accuracy / Quality ・Depth Filtering ・Capture settings Snapshots and recordings include manifests and metadata for checking capture conditions on Mac/PC. ―――――――――― ■ Capture settings Settings vary by source/device: ・Depth Filtering ・Depth FPS ・Depth Resolution ・RGB Resolution ・RGB / Depth Synchronization ・Depth Range ・Save Depth Preview Balance quality, processing load and file size. Use built-in presets or save, reuse and share your own. Saving or importing custom presets requires a feature unlock purchase. ―――――――――― ■ Sync multiple devices Bluetooth syncs Snapshot capture and Stream Recording start/stop operations. Only operation timing is synced: set capture settings per device; image acquisition times may differ. ―――――――――― ■ Review saved data Saved Data shows Snapshot RGB, Depth and 3D Point Cloud, and lets you scrub/play Stream Recording frames. Share sessions or access them in Files. ―――――――――― ■ Uses ・LiDAR/depth-sensor checks ・3D point-cloud capture/viewing ・RGB-D collection ・Computer vision ・Machine-learning datasets ・Robotics/ROS2 ・AR/3D sensing: capture/validation ・Research/experiments/prototyping ・Depth-source comparison/testing Sources, resolutions and frame rates vary by device/camera. Without LiDAR, supported TrueDepth, Stereo Depth or AI Depth may be available. Advanced features can be unlocked by a one-time purchase or an auto-renewing monthly plan. The monthly plan includes ad removal. Watch rewarded ads for temporary feature access. ―――――――――― Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lumina 3D4 screens
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lumina 3D at none against DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud's shown. DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Lumina 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumina 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Lumina 3D versus DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumina 3DDepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas Tsuchiyakentaro hirahara

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lumina 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Lumina Pro Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Lumina Pro Yearly3 Days trial$119.001 Year
8 purchases

DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

Subscriptions1
  • Bundle (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time7
  • Support S$0.49
  • Unlock All Features$4.99
  • Support M$5.99
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  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Unlock All Features$34.99
  • Remove Ads and Unlock Features$39.99
  • Support L$59.99

Questions

Is Lumina 3D free?
Lumina 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud free?
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lumina 3D or DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud have ads?
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud shows ads; Lumina 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Lumina 3D or DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud?
Lumina 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud every 3 days. Most recently, Lumina 3D was updated on November 5, 2026 and DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud on November 5, 2026.

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