Hanger 3D vs PLS Scan
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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hanger 3D | PLS Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TechMed 3D | Taika3D Oy |
In-app purchases
Hanger 3D
No in-app purchases
PLS Scan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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