Hanger 3D vs Fabtech CAD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hanger 3D
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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 Hanger3D app empowers our Hanger clinicians by allowing for easy, mobile 3D scanning of patients for both orthotic and prosthetic applications. Clinicians can scan for any non-cranial application and submit orders directly to the Hanger Fabrication Network with this one tool.
Fabtech CAD
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Fabtech CAD for iOS allows anyone to easily capture high-quality, full-color 3D scans of patient’s and patient models/casts. This allows any office regardless of size or volume the ability to instantly become integrated with Fabtech System’s full suite of CAD fabrication options. Start scanning immediately with no hardware other than your phone. Compatible with the following devices: • iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17e, iPhone Air • iPhone 16, 16 Pro, 16e • iPhone 15, 15 Pro • iPhone 14, 14 Pro • iPhone 13, 13 Pro • iPhone 12, 12 Pro • iPhone 11, 11 Pro • iPhone X, XS, XS Max, XR Save vital turn around time for your patients and expensive shipping bills by switching to Fabtech CAD today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hanger 3D at every 6 weeks against Fabtech CAD's every 9 months. Fabtech CAD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hanger 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, Fabtech CAD every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hanger 3D | Fabtech CAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TechMed 3D | Comb O&P |
In-app purchases
Hanger 3D
No in-app purchases
Fabtech CAD
No in-app purchases
Questions
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