Comparison

Hanger 3D vs PLS Scan

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

Head to head
About

Hanger 3D

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 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.

About

PLS Scan

This app uses advanced camera technology on specific Apple devices to create precise 3D scans of feet and lower extremities. It's designed for medical professionals to aid in the creation of custom orthotics.

Highlights
  • 3D scanning of feet and lower extremities
  • Utilizes FaceID forward-facing camera
  • High-precision scanning
  • Seamless integration with PLS ordering platform
  • Designed for medical practitioners
Features
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PLS Pedorthic Lab Specialties new PLScan is a powerful digital scanning tool designed specifically for lower extremity practitioners that leverages FaceID forward facing cameras on iPad Pro and select iPhone models. Developed by PLS, this companion app integrates into the PLS ordering platform, giving you an easy and seamless iOS 3d Scanning experience. The app leverages the forward facing FaceID camera, taking an ordinary iPad Pro or iPhone X or newer into a high-precision 3D scanner. Practitioners can capture accurate foot and lower extremity scans quickly and easily. PLS Pedorthic Lab Specialties is committed to supporting clinicians in their patient care journey. By prioritizing your needs as clinicians, we empower practitioners to provide exceptional orthotic services.iPad Pro or iPhone X or newer into a high-precision 3D scanner. Practitioners can capture accurate foot and lower extremity scans quickly and easily. PLS Pedorthic Lab Specialties is committed to supporting clinicians in their patient care journey. By prioritizing your needs as clinicians, we empower practitioners to provide exceptional orthotic services. NOTE: PLScan app doesn’t do assessment or medical treatment. The Practitioner will be making any medical decisions and the app is merely a help to capture the geometry of the patient's feet. No patient identifiable data will be saved to the PLScan app.

Screenshots

Hanger 3D1 screens
PLS Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hanger 3D at 15.0 against PLS Scan's 17.6. 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 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Hanger 3D versus PLS Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanger 3DPLS Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTechMed 3DTaika3D Oy

In-app purchases

None

Hanger 3D

No in-app purchases

None

PLS Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hanger 3D free?
Hanger 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLS Scan free?
PLS Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hanger 3D or PLS Scan have ads?
Neither Hanger 3D nor PLS Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hanger 3D or PLS Scan?
Hanger 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, and PLS Scan every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hanger 3D was updated on October 26, 2026 and PLS Scan on October 24, 2026.

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