Comparison

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner 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 Object Capture|Room Scanner

Create high-definition 3D models from real-world objects using AR guidance. Models can be exported in various formats for sharing, AR viewing, or 3D printing. Requires a compatible iPhone or iPad Pro.

Highlights
  • Generate high-definition 3D models
  • Follow AR instructions for scanning
  • Export in .usdz, .obj, or .stl formats
  • Share models via file, link, or Sketchfab
  • Local model generation on device
  • Preview models in AR
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful 3D scanner. Point at an object, follow the AR guidance, and get a textured 3D model — built entirely on your device. No account. No cloud processing. No subscription. SCAN OBJECTS Perfect for artworks, hand-crafted items, toys, anime figures, and more: 1. Point at the object — the app gauges its size and places a bounding box you can adjust 2. Slowly circle the object — photos are taken automatically; just light up the ring of white dots 3. Follow the guided passes with short tutorial videos: flip the object, or scan from a lower angle and the top 4. Generate the model on your device and preview it in AR 5. Share it in a few taps SCAN ROOMS — TWO WAYS • Floor plan: walk through your space and watch walls, doors, windows, and furniture get outlined live. Scan several rooms and merge them into one structure. You get an interactive 3D model plus a measured 2D floor plan: floor area, wall lengths and height, door and window counts — tap any piece of furniture for its dimensions. • Photo-textured room mesh (LiDAR): capture a true 3D mesh of your room with photos baked in as seam-free textures. The app shoots high-resolution (up to 4K HDR) photos hands-free while a color tint shows what you have covered. Then drive a hovering robot through your scan in third person, with real collision against your scanned walls and furniture. Exploring is free; exporting and sharing room meshes requires Pro. EXPORT & SHARE • .usdz — mobile friendly, opens straight into AR Quick Look • .obj with textures — for professional 3D software (Pro) • .stl — for 3D printing (Pro); room meshes export with hole filling, smoothing, and a detail slider • Share via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or save to Files • Create a public iCloud Drive download link anyone can open — no app needed (iOS 26 or later) • Publish to Sketchfab and share your model as a link or QR code CAD-STYLE FLOOR PLAN EXPORTS • PNG image or a CAD-styled multi-page PDF report with dimension lines, a scale bar, and wall/object schedules (2 free exports included) • Layered DXF that opens in your CAD software (Pro) • Plan your furniture: draw annotation boxes with exact real-world sizes on the floor plan — they turn red if they would collide with walls or existing furniture (Pro) MEASURE See the real-world width, height, and depth of your scans, and measure point-to-point on 3D models and 2D floor plans, in your local units (2 free measuring sessions included). AND MORE • Import 10 or more of your own photos from Photos or Files and reconstruct them into a 3D model on-device (Pro) • Try it instantly with a free downloadable example capture • Transfer captures to the companion Mac app for maximum-detail models • Localized in 16 languages • Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription, works on all your devices REQUIREMENTS Scanning requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro. Captured data stays on your device unless you choose to share it.

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 Object Capture|Room Scanner4 screens
Recon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Recon at 4.8 against 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner's 4.3. Recon also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 59%) and ratings volume (275 vs 60). 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 Object Capture|Room Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 275 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner's written reviews are positive against 75% of Recon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner ships an update every 3 months, Recon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner versus Recon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Object Capture|Room ScannerRecon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (60 ratings)4.8 (275 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60275 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsterKitRecon-3D Inc.

Customer experience

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

All ratings60 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.2%

Recon

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

Bugs and requests

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

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

1 purchases

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

One-time1
  • Premium Feature$5.99
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 Object Capture|Room Scanner free?
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner 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 Object Capture|Room Scanner or Recon?
Recon is rated higher. 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Recon averages 4.8 from 275 ratings.
Do 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner or Recon have ads?
Neither 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner nor Recon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner or Recon?
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and Recon every 2 months. Most recently, 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner was updated on September 20, 2026 and Recon on September 21, 2026.

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