# 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan vs Recon

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan | Recon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-truedepth-camera-scan/id1580278019/reviews) | **[4.8 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recon-3d/id1594797748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **277** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Svetlana Nasonova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232100611) | [Recon-3D Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594797750) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-truedepth-camera-scan/id1580278019)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One month premium | $4.99 | per month |
| One year premium | $29.99 | per year |


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*