Virtual Halo vs Self Scan 3D Orthotics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Halo
This app provides peace of mind by sending instant text notifications with location data to emergency contacts. It offers SOS alerts, check-in features, and proactive safety monitoring for various user groups. Basic SOS functionality is free, while advanced features require a subscription.
- Instant text notifications
- SOS alerts with location
- Check-in feature
- Proactive 'Going Out' safety
- User-controlled privacy
- Apple Watch integration
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Enjoy the safety and peace of mind with Virtual Halo in your pocket and on your wrist, knowing it’s there when you need it. Designed for the iPhone and Apple Watch with sports enthusiasts, adventure seekers, travelers, college students, realtors, traveling nurses, families, independent professionals and the elderly in mind. INSTANT TEXT NOTIFICATIONS The Virtual Halo cloud service sends notifications through text message to your emergency contacts, indicating the nature of the message (SOS, Check In, or an activity you’re participating in), your nearest location and a link to your specific location on the default map application your trusted contacts device uses. PRIVACY IS IN YOUR HANDS At no time are you actively being tracked. As the user, you are in complete control over who gets notifications and when they get them; no one can actively track you through Virtual Halo (not even us)! We’ve got your back and your privacy and safety are our biggest concerns. SOS The SOS feature notifies your emergency contacts that you are in trouble, with the nearest street address to your current location and web link to that location on a map. Free to use without subscription with up to one Emergency Contact. CHECK IN Check IN gives you a way to let your contacts know you’re OK, with an optional message and linked location. It’s a great way to let those close to you know that you’re safe, that you landed at an airport, or arrived at your destination. (Subscription required) GOING OUT Going Out is a proactive feature where you select your activity and duration; if something happens that keeps you from disabling the feature before the time you chose, it will send a notification to your emergency contacts letting them know your last known location, activity, and when you were supposed to be back. (Subscription required) 7-DAY FREE TRIAL - BASIC SERVICES ARE FREE FOREVER Basic app provides the SOS feature for free; the Check IN and Going Out features require an active subscription. A 7-day Free Trial is standard upon subscribing. If you wish to cancel your subscription and not be charged, please do so through your iTunes account prior to the end of your 7-day free trial. ENHANCED SERVICES (SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES) • Title of service: Virtual Halo PLUS • Length of subscription: Options for 1 month, 6 months or 1 year subscriptions are available. The best value is with the 1 year subscription. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of your current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period • Subscriptions are manageable and auto renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can unsubscribe during the active subscription period, and Virtual Halo PLUS will continue to be available until the current period expires • Privacy Policy: http://www.virtualhalo.com/privacypolicy/ • Terms of Use: http://www.virtualhalo.com/termsofuse/ Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app communicates frequently with the Virtual Halo service, which will make use of your data connection.
Self Scan 3D Orthotics
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Relieve foot pain with custom-fit 3D printed orthotics—Made from the comfort of home. With the Self Scan 3D Custom Orthotics App, you can scan your feet using only your iPhone. Our advanced technology captures over 25,000 precise data points, helping us design orthotics made just for you—no clinic or foot molds required. Key Features: •3D Foot Scanning With Your iPhone Our proprietary scanning tech uses your iPhone camera to capture over 25,000 data points for a highly accurate digital model of your foot. •Smart Pain + Activity Matching Tell us what hurts. Whether you walk, run, stand all day, or play sports, we custom-design your orthotics to match your lifestyle and relieve pain where it counts. •Fits Your Favorite Shoes Choose from four profile options: •Full Profile – For roomy shoes with removable insoles. •Low Profile – For tighter sneakers or casual shoes. •Ultra-Low Profile – For dress shoes or slip-ons. •Sports Specialty – For cleats, skates, ski boots, and performance footwear. Delivered to Your Door Once your scan is complete, we 3D print your custom orthotics using top-tier materials and ship them right to you. Made Just for You These aren’t off-the-shelf. Each orthotic is made based on your unique scan, needs, and shoe fit — 100% custom. Why Users Love It: •No need to visit a podiatrist •Fast, easy, at-home scanning •Ideal for foot pain, sports recovery, or daily support •Custom-built for your shoes and your lifestyle Self Scan 3D Custom Orthotics makes advanced foot care simple, accessible, and personalized. Download now to take the first step toward pain-free movement. Whether you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis, flat feet, heel pain, or just want better support throughout your day, we’ve got you covered. Every orthotic is built to match your foot shape, pain points, activity level, and the type of shoes you wear.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Self Scan 3D Orthotics at none against Virtual Halo's 1. Virtual Halo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. Virtual Halo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Self Scan 3D Orthotics asks for nothing beyond the download.
Virtual Halo ships an update every 3 months, Self Scan 3D Orthotics every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual Halo | Self Scan 3D Orthotics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Virtual Halo, LLC | TDL Systems Inc. |
In-app purchases
Virtual Halo
- 1 Month Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
Self Scan 3D Orthotics
No in-app purchases
Questions
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