Comparison

Dornheim 3D Scanner vs Recon

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

Head to head
About

Dornheim 3D Scanner

Features
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Dornheim 3D Scanner uses the FaceID camera to take true-to-scale 3D photos in order to carry out a wide variety of measurements. Measurements of lengths, distances, angles, surfaces, diameters, circumferences and volumes are possible. The dimensions can be determined both directly in 3D space and along the surface. Volumes can also be determined from elevations and depressions. The 3D photos and measurements can be imported and exported using various formats, including the SEG format of the Dornheim Segmenter. APPLICATION With Dornheim 3D Scanner you can quickly and easily - Capture 3D photos to scale - Measure 3D photos to scale without tools - Import and export 3D photos and measurements - Create 3D photos and measurements for Dornheim Segmenter and Dornheim Real Anatomy HIGHLIGHTS - Measure lengths, distances, angles, surfaces, diameters, circumferences, volumes - Determine the volume of elevations and depressions - Perform measurements both in 3D space and on surfaces - Export to SEG, STL, OBJ, PLY - Available languages: English, French, German, Spanish Terms of use: standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

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

Dornheim 3D Scanner4 screens
Recon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Recon at every 2 months against Dornheim 3D Scanner's every 17 months. Dornheim 3D Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Dornheim 3D Scanner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Recon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dornheim 3D Scanner ships an update every 17 months, Recon every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dornheim 3D Scanner versus Recon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDornheim 3D ScannerRecon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (277 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—277 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDornheim Medical Images GmbHRecon-3D Inc.

Bugs and requests

Dornheim 3D Scanner

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

7 purchases

Dornheim 3D Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$9.991 Month
One-time6
  • Export function - Monthly$4.99
  • Measurement - Monthly$9.99
  • Export function - Yearly$39.99
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  • Measurement - Yearly$79.99
  • Export function - Perpetual$99.99
  • Measurement - Perpetual$199.99
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 Dornheim 3D Scanner free?
Dornheim 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recon free?
Recon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dornheim 3D Scanner or Recon have ads?
Neither Dornheim 3D Scanner nor Recon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dornheim 3D Scanner or Recon?
Dornheim 3D Scanner ships an update every 17 months, and Recon every 2 months. Most recently, Dornheim 3D Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Recon on November 3, 2026.

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