Comparison

BioStep vs VISN 10 CFU

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Submit custom orthotic orders
  • Detailed product descriptions
  • Image uploads for customization
  • Patient foot scanning
  • Secure professional access
Features
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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.

About

VISN 10 CFU

This medical app utilizes a 3D scanner and iPad to generate custom orthotics, AFOs, and shoes. Developed with practitioners, it offers user-friendly software for creating precise medical devices.

Highlights
  • 3D scanning for custom orthotics
  • Create AFOs and custom shoes
  • Practitioner recommended software
  • User-friendly interface
  • Compatible with Structure Sensor and iPad
Read full description

This is a simple, user friendly app designed to obtain 3D imaging from a Structure Sensor and iPad to create custom orthotics, AFOs and custom shoes. MHOL has been at the forefront of app software development in conjunction with practitioners to develop the best scanning software for custom orthotics, AFOs and custom shoes. • Easy to use 3D scanner • Practitioner recommended • User Friendly software • VISN 10 CFU use only • U.S. developed and supported • Built for use with the Structure Sensor by Occipital

Screenshots

BioStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BioStep at fortnightly against VISN 10 CFU's every 11 months. VISN 10 CFU's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BioStep against 5.0 for VISN 10 CFU. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BioStep ships an update fortnightly, VISN 10 CFU every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BioStep versus VISN 10 CFU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBioStepVISN 10 CFU
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBioStep IncA & M Labs, Inc

Customer experience

BioStep

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VISN 10 CFU

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BioStep

No in-app purchases

None

VISN 10 CFU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BioStep free?
BioStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VISN 10 CFU free?
VISN 10 CFU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BioStep or VISN 10 CFU?
BioStep and VISN 10 CFU are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BioStep or VISN 10 CFU have ads?
Neither BioStep nor VISN 10 CFU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BioStep or VISN 10 CFU?
BioStep ships an update fortnightly, and VISN 10 CFU every 11 months. Most recently, BioStep was updated on November 2, 2026 and VISN 10 CFU on November 3, 2026.

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