Comparison

Thuasne3D Scan vs VA Scan

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

Head to head
About

Thuasne3D Scan

Features
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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 Townsend Design, a global supplier of orthopedic devices, now provides medical professionals with an innovative, cost-efficient tool for ordering Townsend's custom braces. Thuasne3D Scan is an app that works in conjunction with an iPhone or iPad and the Tech Med 3D software platform. Thuasne3D Scan is a complete solution for replacing casting and other measurement devices. Using your mobile device, you can scan the leg and choose the brace model and options for ordering a Townsend custom knee brace, KAFO or AFO. This increases efficiencies while decreasing turnaround times. Best of all, there is no cost for the Thuasne3D Scan app, no conversion fees or any other added cost associated with using this technology. The Thuasne3D Scan app, in conjunction with the TechMed 3D software, also allows you to take photos, denote anatomical landmarks on the image, and write comments and instructions. It integrates the image capture and ordering process, and bundles all of these elements into one electronic file you can email to Townsend. When Townsend receives the file, Townsend uses proprietary processes to modify the image based on the patient information and brace options you select. The modified file is sent to a three axis mill to carve a positive model of the patient's limb that is used to fabricate the custom brace. For carbon fiber and composite braces, a vacuum lamination process is used. For aircraft aluminum braces, the metal parts are hand-contoured to intimately fit the leg model. Whether you are an iPad or iPhone user, Thuasne3D Scan is an accurate and efficient tool for ordering Townsend custom braces. Download this free app and begin to save time and money.

About

VA Scan

This user-friendly application captures 3D images using a Structure Sensor and iPad to facilitate the creation of custom orthotics, AFOs, and shoes. It streamlines the ordering process for custom footwear and orthotic devices, speeding up delivery and reducing shipping expenses.

Highlights
  • 3D imaging with Structure Sensor and iPad
  • Custom orthotics creation
  • AFO creation
  • Custom shoe ordering
  • User-friendly interface
  • Faster order turnaround
  • Reduced shipping costs
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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. • Easy to use 3D scanner • Practitioner recommended • User Friendly software • Simple process for custom orthotics, AFOs and Custom Shoe orders • Speed Up Turn Around Time on all orders • Reduce Shipping Costs • U.S. developed and supported • Built for use with the Structure Sensor by Occipital

Screenshots

Thuasne3D Scan1 screens
VA Scan1 screens

Verdict

The call

Thuasne3D Scan and VA Scan are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thuasne3D Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, VA Scan every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Thuasne3D Scan versus VA Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThuasne3D ScanVA Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.7 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB53 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTechMed 3DRuthless Research, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Thuasne3D Scan

No in-app purchases

None

VA Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thuasne3D Scan free?
Thuasne3D Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VA Scan free?
VA Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thuasne3D Scan or VA Scan have ads?
Neither Thuasne3D Scan nor VA Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thuasne3D Scan or VA Scan?
Thuasne3D Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, and VA Scan every 5 weeks. Most recently, Thuasne3D Scan was updated on September 11, 2026 and VA Scan on June 19, 2026.

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