Comparison

VA Scan vs CADMed Scan

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

Head to head
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

About

CADMed Scan

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3D scan software made especially to capture foot scans with the structure sensor. This app used in conjunction with FotAppen offers a very simple yet highly accurate way to scan, order and create custom-made insoles or orthotics for your patients.

Screenshots

VA Scan1 screens
CADMed Scan1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CADMed Scan at 12.0 against VA Scan's 14.7. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
VA Scan versus CADMed Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVA ScanCADMed Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.712.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB70 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperRuthless Research, LLCLeif Ericsson

In-app purchases

None

VA Scan

No in-app purchases

None

CADMed Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VA Scan free?
VA Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CADMed Scan free?
CADMed Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VA Scan or CADMed Scan have ads?
Neither VA Scan nor CADMed Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VA Scan or CADMed Scan?
VA Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, and CADMed Scan every 5 weeks. Most recently, VA Scan was updated on June 19, 2026 and CADMed Scan on September 9, 2026.

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