Comparison

PODiapp vs ARKAD SCAN

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

Head to head
About

PODiapp

This medical app assists healthcare professionals in managing the diabetic foot. It offers triage, treatment recommendations, and detailed information on orthotic care, updated with the latest international guidelines.

Highlights
  • Diabetic foot triage and risk classification
  • Treatment and orthotic care recommendations
  • Updated medical and scientific insights
  • Rheumatic section
  • Product catalog with search functions
  • Shareable/printable product sheets
  • SINBAD score calculation
Features
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Podiapp is the first b2b application in the world designed to treat the diabetic foot, based on the know-how developed by Podartis in more than 30 years of expertise in this field. DIABETIC TRIAGE With quick access to Diabetic Triage, Podiapp enables classification of the degree of risk of the diabetic foot, and provides details for treatment and orthotic care. Inside, you will find detailed information including: recognition of the foot, scientific recommendations for the specialist, recommendations for the patient, ideal orthotic solutions, scientific insights. NEW FUNCTIONS Podiapp 2.0 is an application with a totally new look and full of new functions, including: - Updated diabetic treatment according to the latest provisions of the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot - New medical section - Renewed scientific section with many new insights - New rheumatic section - New product section with multiple search functions: quick and in-depth - In-depth product sheets that can be shared (or printed) in just a few clicks - SINBAD score There are many other small/major features and improvements that will make the user experience better, but it doesn't end there. New innovative functions are already being developed for the coming months, to make Podiapp the digital reference point for foot care and well-being. Further information is available on our website: https://www.podartis.com/en/podiapp/ For any questions or feedback please write to podiapp@podartis.it

About

ARKAD 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 Arkad Scan, what is it? It’s the application dedicated to the professionals of orthopedics, podiatry, and orthopedic insoles. With the Arkad Scan application, you can digitize different imprints taking, you will find an ergonomic and intuitive interface to make your 3D scans from your iPad equipped with the Structure Sensor Pro or from your iPhone (X or more). Scan in less than 20 seconds the feet of your patients in load or in unload. Be free to choose the method that best suits you for quick acquisition of your measurements. The different technologies proposed by this application will allow you to obtain an accurate result for the first step of the design of your orthopedic insoles. The scan of your patient will be very quickly ready to be used for the modeling of your insoles. From Arkad Soft, find your different scans and transfer these files directly via the Wi-Fi connection. Make a perfect scan of your patients' feet from your iPhone and/or iPad in a few seconds!

Screenshots

PODiapp4 screens
ARKAD SCAN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PODiapp at every 3 weeks against ARKAD SCAN's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PODiapp ships an update every 3 weeks, ARKAD SCAN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PODiapp versus ARKAD SCAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPODiappARKAD SCAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size333 MB130 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPodartis srlTechMed 3D

In-app purchases

None

PODiapp

No in-app purchases

None

ARKAD SCAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PODiapp free?
PODiapp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARKAD SCAN free?
ARKAD SCAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PODiapp or ARKAD SCAN have ads?
Neither PODiapp nor ARKAD SCAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PODiapp or ARKAD SCAN?
PODiapp ships an update every 3 weeks, and ARKAD SCAN every 2 months. Most recently, PODiapp was updated on October 8, 2026 and ARKAD SCAN on October 7, 2026.

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