# Recon vs LiDAR View

The clearest difference is rating: Recon at 4.8 against LiDAR View's 3.3. Recon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 41%). LiDAR View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. LiDAR View asks for nothing beyond the download.

Recon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recon has 275 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Recon's written reviews are positive against 41% of LiDAR View's.

Recon ships an update every 2 months, LiDAR View every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recon | LiDAR View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recon-3d/id1594797748/reviews)** | [3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-view/id6466363306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **275** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Recon-3D Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594797750) | [HAN WEI WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/928406183) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LiDAR View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidar-view/id6466363306)

Visualize real-time data from your device's LiDAR sensor and camera. Overlay camera feeds with LiDAR depth information to enhance visibility in low light or highlight environmental contours. Supports 3D point cloud viewing and stereo display for immersive experiences.

**Highlights:** Real-time LiDAR and camera feed, Overlay camera with LiDAR data, Adjustable view range, 3D Point Cloud View, Stereo viewing with VR headsets, Screenshot capture and viewing, Flashlight activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recon free?

Recon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LiDAR View free?

LiDAR View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Recon or LiDAR View?

Recon is rated higher. Recon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while LiDAR View averages 3.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do Recon or LiDAR View have ads?

LiDAR View shows ads; Recon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Recon or LiDAR View?

Recon ships an update every 2 months, and LiDAR View every 5 weeks. Most recently, Recon was updated on October 23, 2026 and LiDAR View on October 20, 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.*