Custom4U Ottobock vs Hersco
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Hersco
This medical app enables podiatrists to create precise 3D scans of patient feet using a 3D Structure scanner and iPad. Scans and accompanying photos are stored in a Hersco account for later custom orthotic prescription.
- 3D foot scanning
- Patient management
- Custom orthotic prescription
- Secure cloud storage
- iPad integration
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Produce accurate models of your patients' feet and upload them directly to your Hersco account for a custom foot orthotic prescription. Using your 3D Structure scanner attached to your iPad, the app allows you to create or select a patient then scan your patient's feet easily and efficiently in a matter of minutes. Your scans, along with any photographs you supply, are then stored in your account for you to prescribe at a later time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hersco at 5.0 against Custom4U Ottobock's 1.0. Hersco also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Custom4U Ottobock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Hersco holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Custom4U Ottobock ships an update monthly, Hersco every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Custom4U Ottobock | Hersco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TechMed 3D | iOrthotics Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Custom4U Ottobock
Hersco
In-app purchases
Custom4U Ottobock
No in-app purchases
Hersco
No in-app purchases
