VA Scan vs Hersco
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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 update cadence: Hersco at every 10 days against VA Scan's every 5 weeks. Hersco also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). VA Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (14.7 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VA Scan against 5.0 for Hersco. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
VA Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, Hersco every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 19, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VA Scan | Hersco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruthless Research, LLC | iOrthotics Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
VA Scan
Hersco
In-app purchases
VA Scan
No in-app purchases
Hersco
No in-app purchases
