Comparison

Hersco vs Pine Tree Scan

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 3D foot scanning
  • Patient management
  • Custom orthotic prescription
  • Secure cloud storage
  • iPad integration
Features
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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.

About

Pine Tree Scan

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Easy and affordable way for practitioners to enter the digital workspace. Eliminate casting & shipping costs and save time! Quickly and accurately scan your patients and send files to our central fabrication facility. Compatible Devices: • iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17e, iPhone Air • iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 16e • iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max • iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max • iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max • iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max • iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max • iPhone XR, XS, XS Max • iPhone X • iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd-5th generation) • iPad Pro 11" (1st-3rd generation)

Screenshots

Hersco4 screens
Pine Tree Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hersco at every 10 days against Pine Tree Scan's every 7 months. Pine Tree Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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

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

Hersco ships an update every 10 days, Pine Tree Scan every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hersco versus Pine Tree Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHerscoPine Tree Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperiOrthotics Pty LtdComb O&P

In-app purchases

None

Hersco

No in-app purchases

None

Pine Tree Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hersco free?
Hersco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pine Tree Scan free?
Pine Tree Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hersco or Pine Tree Scan have ads?
Neither Hersco nor Pine Tree Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hersco or Pine Tree Scan?
Hersco ships an update every 10 days, and Pine Tree Scan every 7 months. Most recently, Hersco was updated on September 6, 2026 and Pine Tree Scan on September 17, 2026.

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