Comparison

DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud vs Spirit Net

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

Head to head
About

DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud

Features
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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/

About

Spirit Net

This app transforms your LiDAR-equipped device into a paranormal investigation tool. It uses a laser-grid scanner to map environments, detect movement, and can automatically record events for later review. Explore depth, motion, and environmental changes in real time or set it to monitor unattended scenes.

Highlights
  • LiDAR laser-grid scanning
  • Environmental mapping
  • Movement and change detection
  • Alarm Mode with unattended monitoring
  • Automatic event recording
  • 3D Point Cloud visualization
  • Matrix spatial wireframe mesh
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Spirit Net turns your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a first-of-its-kind LiDAR laser-grid scanner and monitoring system designed for paranormal research and investigation. Inspired by the physical visible laser-grid tools commonly used in paranormal investigation, Spirit Net uses your device’s invisible infrared laser-grid depth sensor to map the environment. It turns LiDAR-driven depth data into live visual scans and monitors the area for movement and change. Explore depth, motion, and environmental change in real time while scanning handheld, or position the device, activate Alarm Mode, and step away. Spirit Net monitors the area, alerts you when movement is detected, and can automatically record the event for later review. *This app required a rear LiDAR sensor (iPhone Pro or iPad Pro). *In-app purchase required for Alarm Mode, Point Cloud, Matrix, SLS, and Recording HOW ALARM MODE WORKS 1. Position your device Place your iPhone or iPad on a stable surface with a clear view of the area. 2. Activate Alarm Mode Begin monitoring the scene for movement and depth changes. 3. Step away Spirit Net continues watching without requiring you to operate the device. 4. Review detected events Return to alerts and recorded activity captured while you were away. ALARM MODE (In-App Purchase Required) • LiDAR movement and depth-change detection • Automatic recording when activity is detected • Adjustable detection sensitivity • Audio, screen, and light alerts • Unattended scene monitoring EXPLORE THE SCENE • LiDAR Visualize depth and distance through vivid color mapping. • Point Cloud (In-App Purchase Required) Explore live and recorded LiDAR data in 3D. • Matrix (In-App Purchase Required) Reveal surrounding surfaces as a spatial wireframe mesh. RECORD AND REVIEW (In-App Purchase Required) Record video and LiDAR data during investigations. Revisit saved sessions and explore captured depth information as an interactive 3D recording. WORKS IN DARKNESS LiDAR measures depth using infrared laser light, allowing Spirit Net to scan and monitor dark environments without relying on visible room lighting. Spirit Net records LiDAR depth, movement, and environmental changes. It does not determine their cause. Interpretation is always yours. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about this app, please contact us at JedaSoftwareSystemsHelp@gmail.com https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud4 screens
Spirit Net4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spirit Net at none against DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud's 8. Spirit Net also leads on ads (none vs shown). DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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. DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Spirit Net asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud versus Spirit Net: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepthCapture|LiDAR Point CloudSpirit Net
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkentaro hiraharaMichael Weber

In-app purchases

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
None

Spirit Net

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud free?
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spirit Net free?
Spirit Net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud or Spirit Net have ads?
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud shows ads; Spirit Net does not.
Which is updated more often, DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud or Spirit Net?
DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud ships an update every 3 days, and Spirit Net every 2 days. Most recently, DepthCapture|LiDAR Point Cloud was updated on November 5, 2026 and Spirit Net on November 5, 2026.

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