BioStep vs Custom4U Ottobock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BioStep
This app allows medical professionals to easily submit custom orthotic orders with detailed descriptions and images. It enables users to scan patient feet directly within the application.
- Submit custom orthotic orders
- Detailed product descriptions
- Image uploads for customization
- Patient foot scanning
- Secure professional access
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The BioStep app is a professional ordering tool that allows licensed healthcare providers to capture 3D foot scans and submit orders for custom foot orthotics and AFOs fabricated by BioStep Inc. Providers can customize orders with complete product descriptions and images of every product. This app is intended exclusively for use by licensed healthcare professionals, including Podiatrists, Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Chiropractors. It is not intended for patient self-use and does not provide diagnoses, health measurements, or treatment advice. All clinical specifications are determined and entered by the treating provider. BioStep custom foot orthotics and AFOs are Class I devices, exempt from FDA premarket notification under 21 CFR 890.3475, and are intended for distribution within the United States. Disclaimer: This app is a professional ordering tool and is not a substitute for professional medical judgment. Patients should always seek the advice of a physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition and before making any medical decisions. Note: A User Name and Password issued by BioStep is required to access the app.
Custom4U Ottobock
This medical app facilitates 3D scanning of lower limbs for custom-made prosthetic liners. It utilizes the Structure SDK/TrueDepth camera on compatible iPads for quick and accurate scans. The resulting data is sent directly to Ottobock for efficient fabrication.
- 3D scanning for lower limb prosthetics
- Utilizes Structure SDK/TrueDepth camera
- Portable and easy to use
- Fast custom liner fabrication
- Below-knee (BK) limb scanning
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This app uses the Structure SDK / TrueDepth camera for 3D scanning. Supported device list (updated regularly): https://techmed3d.zohodesk.com/portal/en/kb/articles/minimun-device-requirements The Ottobock Custom4U App is a portable, versatile and easy to use solution for lower limb 3D scanning for custom-made liners. Perform a scan quickly with an iPad utilizing an attached Structure Sensor™. The intuitive and ergonomic interface allows an easy scanning process. The resulting scans can be sent directly to Ottobock for fast fabrication of custom liners. Custom4U App combined with the Structure Sensor™ is currently designed to scan: • Below the knee (BK) limb – Transtibial For further information, please contact your O&P professional or uscustomerservice@ottobock.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BioStep at 5.0 against Custom4U Ottobock's 1.0. BioStep also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Custom4U Ottobock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BioStep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
BioStep ships an update fortnightly, Custom4U Ottobock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BioStep | Custom4U Ottobock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BioStep Inc | TechMed 3D |
Customer experience
BioStep
Custom4U Ottobock
In-app purchases
BioStep
No in-app purchases
Custom4U Ottobock
No in-app purchases
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