EM3D vs Recon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EM3D
This utility app acts as a second screen for a 3D scanning application. It allows users to easily scan objects other than themselves by mirroring the scanning device's screen to another iOS device. This feature is particularly useful for capturing detailed 3D models.
- Second screen functionality
- Mirrors scanning device screen
- Facilitates scanning objects other than self
- Standalone app option
- Compatible with older iOS versions
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Use Mirror Saver as a second screen when 3D scanning with EM3D: Ethan Makes 3D Scanner. Since EM3D uses the high resolution front-facing True Depth sensor, it can be difficult to scan anything other than yourself because you have to point the screen of the scanning device toward the object being scanned. The Mirror Saver feature in EM3D allows you to broadcast the screen to another iOS device, so you can hold the devices back to back and see what you're scanning . However, EM3D requires iOS 13 or higher. Devices that don't have iOS 13 or higher can download the standalone Mirror Saver app, which provides the screen functionality of the Mirror Saver feature.
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.
- Photogrammetry and lidar fusion
- Cloud or on-device processing
- Optional April Tag scaling
- e57 format export
- Privacy-focused local processing
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Recon at 4.8 against EM3D's 4.0. Recon also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and ratings volume (278 vs 5). EM3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Recon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. EM3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Recon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recon has 278 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of EM3D's written reviews are positive against 75% of Recon's.
| Parameter | EM3D | Recon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (278 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 278 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brawny Lads | Recon-3D Inc. |
Customer experience
EM3D
Recon
Bugs and requests
EM3D
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
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- Sign up process is not working
- Password recovery is not working
Requested features
1 request- Tool for measuring in the app
In-app purchases
EM3D
No in-app purchases
Recon
- Recon3D One Month Subscription$99.991 Month
- Recon3D 1 Year Subscription$599.991 Year
- 5 Additional Uploads$49.99
- 10 Additional Uploads$79.99
- Recon3D 1 Year Subscription$299.99
