3D TrueDepth Camera Scan vs Recon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D TrueDepth Camera Scan
Transform your device into a professional 3D scanner. Capture real-world objects and convert them into 3D models. Export scans in various formats or view them in augmented reality.
- 3D object scanning
- Export in OBJ, STL, PLY
- AR viewing
- TrueDepth camera integration
- Easy to use interface
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Turn your device into a professional 3D scanner with our 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan app. Easily and quickly transform any real object into a 3D scan. Export 3D scans in OBJ, STL, PLY formats or view in AR! 3D scans have never been so easy! Install our application and enjoy new opportunities! IMPORTANT NOTICE: App requires the TrueDepth camera, only available on the Phone X, Xs, Xr, Xs Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max. Subscription Details: - Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto- renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Manage or cancel your subscription from your user settings in the App Store at any time after purchasing. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/3dtruedepthcamerascan/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/3d-truedepth-camera-scan-terms/home
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 review sentiment: Recon at 75% against 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan's 22%. Recon also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (277 vs 9). 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.
Recon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recon has 277 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan's written reviews are positive against 75% of Recon's.
3D TrueDepth Camera Scan ships an update every 5 months, Recon every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan | Recon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (9 ratings) | 4.8 (277 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 277 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Svetlana Nasonova | Recon-3D Inc. |
Customer experience
3D TrueDepth Camera Scan
Recon
Bugs and requests
3D TrueDepth Camera Scan
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
3D TrueDepth Camera Scan
- One week premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- One month premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- One year premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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
Questions
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