# iVe vs Recon

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.

Both are free to download. Recon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. iVe asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVe | Recon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ive-mobile/id1318716827/reviews) | **[4.8 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recon-3d/id1594797748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **275** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Berla Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1318716826) | [Recon-3D Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594797750) |

## What reviewers say

### iVe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ive-mobile/id1318716827)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Recon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recon-3d/id1594797748)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recon3D One Month Subscription | $99.99 | per month |
| Recon3D 1 Year Subscription | $599.99 | per year |
| 5 Additional Uploads | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10 Additional Uploads | $79.99 | one-time |
| Recon3D 1 Year Subscription | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Accurate 3D scanning
- 🚀 Efficient workflow revolution
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative use of iPhone features
- ✅ Excellent data quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes at save
- 🐛 Loses data and video
- 🐛 Update required in rural areas
- 🐛 Camera laggy after update
- 🐛 Slow screen update after update

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Tool for measuring in the app


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*