YardScan vs LiDAR Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YardScan
Measure yard areas and calculate material needs using augmented reality. Simply tap corner points to define shapes and select materials for instant estimates of bags or cubic yards. Avoid extra trips to the store with precise calculations for various landscaping projects.
- AR yard area measurement
- Instant material quantity calculation
- Support for various materials (mulch, soil, gravel, pavers, sod)
- Overage buffer and cost estimation
- Project saving and photo attachments
- Metric unit support
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YardScan uses your iPhone's AR camera to measure any yard area and instantly calculate how much material you need. Tap corner points on the ground to trace the exact shape — beds, borders, lawn sections, any polygon — then pick your material and depth. YardScan does the math. HOW IT WORKS Point your camera at the ground, tap each corner of the area, and YardScan measures the real shape. Pick your material and depth, and get your bag count or cubic yardage instantly. No tape measure, no calculator, no second trips to the store. FREE • Unlimited AR measurements • Square footage calculation • Mulch calculator (bag count + cubic yards) • Share results as text YARDSCAN PRO — one-time purchase, no subscription • All materials: topsoil, compost, pea gravel, river rock, sand, lava rock, wood chips • Sod calculator (rolls) • Paver calculator (custom paver sizes) • Edging calculator (linear feet) • Bulk order mode (cubic yards for delivery orders) • Overage buffer (add 10% or 15%) • Cost estimator (enter price per unit) • Save and name projects • Photo attachments on saved projects • Metric units Works on any modern iPhone — no LiDAR required.
LiDAR Toolkit
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Measure distances, areas and volumes with your iPhone using AR technology. LiDAR Toolkit turns your iPhone Pro into a professional measuring tool. Features: - Distance measurement (tap two points) - Area calculation (tap 3+ points for polygon) - Volume estimation (area x height) - Measurement history with labels and notes - CSV and PDF export for documentation - Works with and without LiDAR sensor Perfect for: - Contractors estimating room dimensions - Real estate agents measuring apartments - Interior designers planning layouts - DIY enthusiasts measuring for furniture FREE: 10 measurements PREMIUM: Unlimited measurements, export, no ads LiDAR-equipped devices (iPhone Pro, iPad Pro) get highest precision. Standard iPhones work with reduced accuracy. All data stored locally. No account needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LiDAR Toolkit at every 5 days against YardScan's every 4 months. LiDAR Toolkit also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. YardScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LiDAR Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
YardScan ships an update every 4 months, LiDAR Toolkit every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YardScan | LiDAR Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bryskin Enterprises LLC | Florian Oberle |
In-app purchases
YardScan
- YardScan Pro$3.99
LiDAR Toolkit
- LiDAR Toolkit Premium$4.99









