Comparison

BraceScan for iPad vs BISHOP 3D Orthotics

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

Head to head
About

BraceScan for iPad

This medical app enables registered health professionals to perform 3D scans of patients to assess for scoliosis. It facilitates the ordering of custom braces for patients who may benefit from them.

Highlights
  • 3D patient scanning
  • Scoliosis assessment
  • Custom brace ordering
  • Health professional tool
  • iPad compatible
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Important: You will need to be registered as a user of BraceScan and have: - a username and password, and - a Structure Sensor and bracket for your model of iPad. BraceScan allows registered health professionals to scan patients in 3D to assess the body for signs of scoliosis. Patients with a scoliosis who may benefit from scoliosis bracing can have a custom brace ordered for them through the BraceScan App. For more information, contact support@bracescan.com.

About

BISHOP 3D Orthotics

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Introducing BISHOP 3D Orthotics, the revolutionary 3D scanning solution specifically designed for custom orthotics fabrication. Harness the power of your iPhone X or newer with our cutting-edge TrueDepth technology, tailored for precise leg scanning. Compatible Devices: • iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17e, iPhone Air • iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 16e • iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max • iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max • iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max • iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max • iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max • iPhone XR, XS, XS Max • iPhone X • iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd-5th generation) • iPad Pro 11" (1st-3rd generation) File Types: Save as .OBJ or .STL Scale: Save in Meters or Millimeters BISHOP 3D Orthotics simplifies the process of creating personalized knee braces, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal support for your patients.

Screenshots

BISHOP 3D Orthotics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BraceScan for iPad at every 5 weeks against BISHOP 3D Orthotics's every 8 months. BraceScan for iPad also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). BISHOP 3D Orthotics's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BraceScan for iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, BISHOP 3D Orthotics every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
BraceScan for iPad versus BISHOP 3D Orthotics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBraceScan for iPadBISHOP 3D Orthotics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperScoliCareComb O&P

In-app purchases

None

BraceScan for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

BISHOP 3D Orthotics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BraceScan for iPad free?
BraceScan for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BISHOP 3D Orthotics free?
BISHOP 3D Orthotics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BraceScan for iPad or BISHOP 3D Orthotics have ads?
Neither BraceScan for iPad nor BISHOP 3D Orthotics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BraceScan for iPad or BISHOP 3D Orthotics?
BraceScan for iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, and BISHOP 3D Orthotics every 8 months. Most recently, BraceScan for iPad was updated on November 6, 2026 and BISHOP 3D Orthotics on November 3, 2026.

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