# EM3D vs Recon

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EM3D | Recon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/em3d-mirror-saver/id1567045777/reviews) | **[4.8 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recon-3d/id1594797748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **278** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brawny Lads](https://appshunter.io/developer/622937459) | [Recon-3D Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594797750) |

## What reviewers say

### EM3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/em3d-mirror-saver/id1567045777)

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.

**Highlights:** Second screen functionality, Mirrors scanning device screen, Facilitates scanning objects other than self, Standalone app option, Compatible with older iOS versions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 EM3D free?

EM3D 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, EM3D or Recon?

Recon is rated higher. EM3D averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Recon averages 4.8 from 278 ratings.

### Do EM3D or Recon have ads?

Neither EM3D nor Recon shows ads.

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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.*