BraceScan for iPad vs SBI Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
SBI Scanner
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The SBI Scanner from SBI Orthotic Lab Inc is for digitizing the foot orthotics industry by utilizing the Truedepth sensor on an iPhone or iPad Pro for direct foot shape recovery. SBI Orthotic Lab Inc is a fully custom, fully digital, orthotic lab serving North America and clinics around the world. We control scanning, design, and manufacturing of our products For over 25 years we have been providing support and perfect fit to our clinics. We love to share our knowledge and help clinicians grow their business. Contact us and let's chat!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BraceScan for iPad at every 5 weeks against SBI Scanner's every 3 months. BraceScan for iPad also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BraceScan for iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, SBI Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BraceScan for iPad | SBI Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ScoliCare | Xyken |
In-app purchases
BraceScan for iPad
No in-app purchases
SBI Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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