Comparison

LiDARVisionPro vs LiDAR

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

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About

LiDARVisionPro

Features
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LiDARVisionPro transforms your iPhone's LiDAR sensor into a powerful real-time depth visualization tool. See the three-dimensional structure of the world around you through six stunning rendering modes -- all running live at full frame rate. VISUALIZATION MODES - Heatmap: Classic thermal-style depth coloring from near to far - Night Vision: Low-light phosphor look that reveals depth in darkness - Edge Detection: Highlights surface boundaries and object outlines - Point Cloud: Interactive 3D point cloud rendered in real time - Depth Fog: Atmospheric fog effect that fades with distance - 3-Zone Tricolor: Divides the scene into near, mid, and far depth bands MULTI-MODE OVERLAY Activate multiple visualization modes at the same time. Layer edge detection over a heatmap, combine point cloud with night vision, or create your own custom blend. Modes composite in a carefully tuned order for clean, readable results. CAMERA-GUIDED ENHANCEMENT LiDARVisionPro uses a technique called joint bilateral upsampling that combines camera image data with the LiDAR depth map. The result is sharper depth boundaries that follow real object edges and added surface texture detail -- far beyond what raw LiDAR data provides on its own. COLOR THEMES Choose from six color themes to change the look of every visualization mode: - Green (classic phosphor) - Blue - Orange - Mono (grayscale) - Rainbow - Purple Each theme applies a custom near-to-far color gradient across all 2D modes. MEASUREMENT TOOLS A live depth readout displays the distance to the center of the scene in real time. Switch between metres and feet in settings. A color scale bar shows the mapping from color to depth so you always know what you are looking at. Adjust the minimum and maximum depth range from 0.1 m out to 15 m to focus on exactly the distances that matter. AR DISTANCE MARKERS (Premium) Tap anywhere on the scene to place a persistent AR marker that displays the distance to that point. Markers stay anchored in 3D space as you move the device, giving you a quick and accurate way to measure objects and rooms. CAPTURE AND EXPORT (Premium) - Screenshot: Save any visualization as a high-resolution image - Video Recording: Record your depth visualizations as video with a live timer - Point Cloud Export: Export the current LiDAR depth frame as a .PLY file for use in 3D modeling, CAD, or further analysis ADVANCED FILTERS (Premium) - Adjustable depth range (min and max sliders) - Spatial smoothing for cleaner depth maps - Camera enhancement toggle for edge-guided upsampling - Reset to defaults with one tap FREE AND PREMIUM LiDARVisionPro is free to download and use. All six visualization modes, multi-mode overlay, color themes, and live measurement work without any purchase. A small banner ad is shown at the bottom of the screen. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks Premium and removes all ads permanently. Premium also enables AR markers, screenshot and video capture, point cloud export, and advanced depth filters. REQUIREMENTS LiDARVisionPro requires an iPhone equipped with a LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and later Pro models). iOS 17.0 or later is required.

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LiDAR

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Transform your iPhone into a professional 3D scanner with LiDAR Point Cloud. Capture rooms, objects, and spaces in stunning detail, then view and export high-quality point clouds for professional use. PROFESSIONAL SCANNING Use your iPhone LiDAR sensor to create detailed 3D point clouds with up to 3 million points and 6mm precision. Perfect for architecture, construction, interior design, and 3D modeling. POWERFUL FEATURES Scan environments in real-time with instant visual feedback View your scans with smooth Metal-accelerated 3D rendering Export PLY files for use in professional 3D software Organize unlimited scans in your personal library Choose from multiple depth visualization palettes Customize point size and rendering quality EASY TO USE Simply point your iPhone at any space and watch as a detailed point cloud builds in real-time. The intuitive interface makes professional 3D scanning accessible to everyone. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to Pro for PLY export, Ultra quality scanning with 3 million points, premium depth palettes including Thermal, Rainbow and Ocean, and unlimited scan storage. FREE TO START Get started with full scanning capabilities. Capture and save up to 5 scans completely free. The free tier includes all core scanning features so you can try before upgrading. REQUIREMENTS Requires an iPhone with LiDAR sensor: iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or newer Pro models. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION LiDAR Point Cloud offers the following subscription options: Weekly subscription Annual subscription Lifetime purchase one-time payment Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://angelapplications.co.uk/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LiDARVisionPro3 screens
LiDAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LiDAR at none against LiDARVisionPro's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
LiDARVisionPro versus LiDAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiDARVisionProLiDAR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB13 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSui Fai LawAngel App Publishing Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LiDARVisionPro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

LiDAR

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$69.99

Questions

Is LiDARVisionPro free?
LiDARVisionPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiDAR free?
LiDAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiDARVisionPro or LiDAR have ads?
LiDARVisionPro shows ads; LiDAR does not.

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