Comparison

iVe vs Recon

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

Head to head
About

iVe

This app helps investigators identify vehicle systems and acquire data for forensic analysis. It provides step-by-step guides and allows secure data sharing for collaboration.

Highlights
  • Identify vehicle systems
  • Acquire data forensically
  • View system identification guides
  • Step-by-step removal walkthroughs
  • Securely share acquired data
  • Conduct analysis on the go
Features
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Vehicles hold a vast amount of data that can be used to uncover critical information during an investigation and help determine what happened, where it occurred, and who was involved. iVe Mobile is a resource for investigators to identify vehicle systems, determine what information is obtainable, view system identification guides, access step-by-step walkthroughs for removing systems and instructions for acquiring data in a forensically sound manner. The mobile app also gives users the ability to view the contents of their collections and conduct analysis whenever and wherever they need to. Users can securely share data acquired with other investigators, prosecutors and clients so that they can quickly and easily collaborate through the identification, acquisition and analysis of vehicle data.

About

Recon

Capture accurate 3D data using photogrammetry and your device's lidar sensor. Process data locally for privacy or in the cloud. Includes optional scaling with April Tags and exports in e57 format for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Photogrammetry and lidar fusion
  • Cloud or on-device processing
  • Optional April Tag scaling
  • e57 format export
  • Privacy-focused local processing
Features
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Recon-3D is a scanning application that fuses photogrammetry and the lidar sensor on the iPhone/iPad Pro. The data can be processed on the cloud or in case of sensitive data, directly on the device only with no data transmitted over the internet. The app provides optional scaling via April Tags which immediately adjusts the scale of the 3D model to match real-world reference measurements. The data can be exported to other programs for inspection, analysis and visualization in e57 format. Privacy Policy: https://www.recon-3d.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.recon-3d.com/termsandconditions

Screenshots

iVe4 screens
Recon4 screens

Verdict

The call

iVe and Recon both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Recon's written reviews are positive against 0% of iVe's. Recon also leads on ratings volume (275 vs 11). iVe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Recon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. iVe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recon has 275 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iVe's written reviews are positive against 75% of Recon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVe ships an update every 6 weeks, Recon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iVe versus Recon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVeRecon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings)4.8 (275 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11275 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerla CorporationRecon-3D Inc.

Customer experience

iVe

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Recon

All ratings275 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.8%

Bugs and requests

iVe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Recon

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Program crashes when hitting save
  • App requires update in rural areas without data
  • Camera is laggy and slow to update screen after update
  • Permission problems block app usage
  • App shows 'Oops' screen asking for permission despite all permissions granted
Show 2 more
  • Sign up process is not working
  • Password recovery is not working

Requested features

1 request
  • Tool for measuring in the app

In-app purchases

None

iVe

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Recon

Subscriptions2
  • Recon3D One Month Subscription$99.991 Month
  • Recon3D 1 Year Subscription$599.991 Year
One-time3
  • 5 Additional Uploads$49.99
  • 10 Additional Uploads$79.99
  • Recon3D 1 Year Subscription$299.99

Questions

Is iVe free?
iVe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recon free?
Recon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iVe or Recon?
Recon is rated higher. iVe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Recon averages 4.8 from 275 ratings.
Do iVe or Recon have ads?
Neither iVe nor Recon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVe or Recon?
iVe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Recon every 2 months. Most recently, iVe was updated on June 5, 2026 and Recon on September 21, 2026.

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