Comparison

Recon vs FlightDeck Hours

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

Head to head
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

About

FlightDeck Hours

Features
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FlightDeck Hours is a clean, aviation-inspired time calculator designed for pilots and engineers who regularly need to add and subtract hours and minutes. Built around a familiar FMS-style keypad and glass-cockpit inspired display, FlightDeck Hours removes the mental maths and paperwork from flight time calculations. Add and subtract hours and minutes instantly. Designed specifically for aviation workflows. Clear, high-contrast display. Works fully offline. No accounts and no data collection. Ideal for helicopter pilots, fixed-wing pilots, and maintenance engineers working with flight logs and technical paperwork.

Screenshots

Recon4 screens
FlightDeck Hours3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Recon at Free against FlightDeck Hours's $0.49. FlightDeck Hours's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Recon is free to download; FlightDeck Hours costs $0.49 up front. Recon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. FlightDeck Hours asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recon ships an update every 2 months, FlightDeck Hours weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Recon versus FlightDeck Hours: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReconFlightDeck Hours
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating4.8 (277 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings277 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecon-3D Inc.Sam Wild

Bugs and 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

FlightDeck Hours

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

FlightDeck Hours

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Recon free?
Recon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlightDeck Hours free?
FlightDeck Hours costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Recon or FlightDeck Hours have ads?
Neither Recon nor FlightDeck Hours shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recon or FlightDeck Hours?
Recon ships an update every 2 months, and FlightDeck Hours weekly. Most recently, Recon was updated on October 24, 2026 and FlightDeck Hours on October 7, 2026.

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