# Mobile IDE vs TDLiDAR

Mobile IDE and TDLiDAR both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of TDLiDAR's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mobile IDE's. TDLiDAR also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). Mobile IDE's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 11). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile IDE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TDLiDAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Mobile IDE against 4.3 for TDLiDAR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Mobile IDE's written reviews are positive against 85% of TDLiDAR's.

Mobile IDE ships an update every 7 months, TDLiDAR weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile IDE | TDLiDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ide-ai-app-builder/id6760390317/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdlidar/id6760954732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#84** |
| Size | 18 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zeren Brisk](https://appshunter.io/developer/6821896471) | [ari lintzeris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874497643) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ide-ai-app-builder/id6760390317)

This mobile IDE uses AI to help developers generate, refine, and iterate on code from natural language prompts. It's a portable coding workspace for prototyping, learning, and building projects faster.

**Highlights:** AI Code Generation, Smart Code Assistant, Mobile Coding IDE, Prompt-Driven Development, Fast Iteration Workflow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### TDLiDAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdlidar/id6760954732)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a live depth camera and sensor streaming hub for various creative tools. Offers multiple depth modes, including LiDAR and neural depth, with extensive control over sensor data. Ideal for real-time visual effects and interactive installations.

**Highlights:** Live depth streaming over NDI/OSC, Multiple depth modes (LiDAR, neural, ARKit), 40+ on-device sensor streaming, Remote control via OSC and MIDI, Real-time point cloud and mesh scanning, No account or telemetry required

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TDLidar Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile IDE free?

Mobile IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TDLiDAR free?

TDLiDAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile IDE or TDLiDAR?

Mobile IDE is rated higher. Mobile IDE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while TDLiDAR averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do Mobile IDE or TDLiDAR have ads?

Neither Mobile IDE nor TDLiDAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile IDE or TDLiDAR?

Mobile IDE ships an update every 7 months, and TDLiDAR weekly. Most recently, Mobile IDE was updated on November 13, 2026 and TDLiDAR on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*