Comparison

LidarAC vs CREA Services

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

Head to head
About

LidarAC

This app transforms your iPhone into a handheld controller for advanced focus pulling in video production. It integrates LiDAR data for real-time distance measurements, depth of field calculations, and precise focus tracking, enhancing your workflow with intuitive tools and haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • Real-time LiDAR distance data
  • Depth of field visualization
  • Custom lens profiles
  • Focus scale modes
  • Marker-based focus assistance
  • Haptic feedback
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: • Real-time LiDAR distance data for people, faces, and eyes • Spot distance measurement • 2D and 3D tracking points • Top-down LiDAR scene view • Custom lens profiles with depth of field visualization • Multiple focus scale modes (linear, lens matched, logarithmic) • Marker-based focus assistance with haptic feedback

About

CREA Services

Features
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Crea is the production platform built for the film and photo industry. Whether you're a director looking for a DP, a production company building a crew, or a freelancer wanting to be found for the right jobs, Crea is where it all comes together. FIND THE RIGHT PEOPLE Browse a curated pool of vetted freelancers. Filter by skills, location, day rate, and availability. No cold emails, no guessing. GET FOUND FOR THE RIGHT JOBS As a freelancer, your profile shows your skills, availability calendar, and day rate—so companies can reach out when the timing is right. MANAGE JOBS END-TO-END From the first message to the final invoice. Create jobs, assign crew, track milestones, share files, and handle payments—all in one place. BUILT FOR PRODUCTIONS Crea is designed around how film and photo productions actually work. No generic project management tools. No bloat. WHO IS CREA FOR? — Production companies and brands looking for reliable creative crew — Freelance directors, DPs, photographers, producers, editors, and more — Agencies managing multiple productions at once Version 1.0 — Initial release

Screenshots

LidarAC4 screens
CREA Services4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LidarAC at none against CREA Services's 4. CREA Services's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. CREA Services sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. LidarAC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LidarAC ships an update every 11 days, CREA Services every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LidarAC versus CREA Services: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLidarACCREA Services
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLuis ArndtHendrik Altmeyer

In-app purchases

None

LidarAC

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CREA Services

Subscriptions4
  • Crea Freelancer Pro Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Crea Freelancer Pro Yearly1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Crea Company Pro Monthly1 Month trial$79.991 Month
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  • Crea Company Pro Yearly1 Month trial$599.991 Year

Questions

Is LidarAC free?
LidarAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CREA Services free?
CREA Services is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LidarAC or CREA Services have ads?
Neither LidarAC nor CREA Services shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LidarAC or CREA Services?
LidarAC ships an update every 11 days, and CREA Services every 5 days. Most recently, LidarAC was updated on October 31, 2026 and CREA Services on October 31, 2026.

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