Comparison

3D TrueDepth Camera Scan vs Recon

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 3D object scanning
  • Export in OBJ, STL, PLY
  • AR viewing
  • TrueDepth camera integration
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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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

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

3D TrueDepth Camera Scan4 screens
Recon4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D TrueDepth Camera Scan ships an update every 5 months, Recon every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3D TrueDepth Camera Scan versus Recon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D TrueDepth Camera ScanRecon
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (9 ratings)4.8 (277 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9277 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSvetlana NasonovaRecon-3D Inc.

Customer experience

3D TrueDepth Camera Scan

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

Recon

All ratings275 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.8%

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
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

3 purchases

3D TrueDepth Camera Scan

Subscriptions3
  • One week premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • One month premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • One year premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan free?
3D TrueDepth Camera Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recon free?
Recon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan or Recon?
Recon is rated higher. 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Recon averages 4.8 from 277 ratings.
Do 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan or Recon have ads?
Neither 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan nor Recon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan or Recon?
3D TrueDepth Camera Scan ships an update every 5 months, and Recon every 2 months. Most recently, 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Recon on October 24, 2026.

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