Comparison

iBrace Custom Orthotics vs 3D

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

Head to head
About

iBrace Custom Orthotics

Features
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IBrace offers custom-made orthotics with the latest technology. Its iOS application facilitates the work of the professional who must scan the patient and design the orthosis according to its needs, directly on the iPad, which ensures a greater accuracy and a better customer experience than traditional methods. 3D image capture is incredibly easy and fast. It is equipped with precision to optimize the design of the orthoses and thus achieve a "perfect fit" for maximum comfort. Built for use with the Structure Sensor by Occipital.

About

3D

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Capture Precise 3D Scans. Faster. Easier. Built for O&P. 3D-Sidekick is the go-to scanning app for orthotists and prosthetists who need high-quality 3D models — without the complexity. Whether you're scanning a limb, foot, or any body-part, 3D-Sidekick delivers clean, accurate results in seconds. Built specifically for O&P workflows, it helps you: Save time with fast, intuitive scanning Capture clean, usable scans — every time Attach picture, forms or information to your scans before exporting Export in STL or OBJ formats ready for your design tools Compatible with TrueDepth and Structure Sensor, and powered by the proven Structure SDK, 3D-Sidekick combines medical-grade performance with ease of use. Forget clunky tools or generic scanners — this is scanning done right for O&P professionals. Privacy Policy: https://skhosting.blob.core.windows.net/policies/3d-sidekick-privacy-policy-EN.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBrace Custom Orthotics at none against 3D's 3. iBrace Custom Orthotics also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. iBrace Custom Orthotics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBrace Custom Orthotics ships an update every 9 months, 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
iBrace Custom Orthotics versus 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBrace Custom Orthotics3D
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer9677496 Canada Inc.Sidekick Interactive, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

iBrace Custom Orthotics

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

3D

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan7 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$499.991 Year

Questions

Is iBrace Custom Orthotics free?
iBrace Custom Orthotics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D free?
3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iBrace Custom Orthotics or 3D have ads?
Neither iBrace Custom Orthotics nor 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBrace Custom Orthotics or 3D?
iBrace Custom Orthotics ships an update every 9 months, and 3D every 2 months. Most recently, iBrace Custom Orthotics was updated on September 17, 2026 and 3D on September 23, 2026.

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