Comparison

Hersco vs Ped

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

Ped

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 Custom molded orthotics from 3D scans

Screenshots

Hersco4 screens
Ped1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hersco at every 10 days against Ped's every 2 months. Ped's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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, Ped every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hersco versus Ped: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHerscoPed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB128 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperiOrthotics Pty LtdTechMed 3D

In-app purchases

None

Hersco

No in-app purchases

None

Ped

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hersco free?
Hersco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ped free?
Ped is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hersco or Ped have ads?
Neither Hersco nor Ped shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hersco or Ped?
Hersco ships an update every 10 days, and Ped every 2 months. Most recently, Hersco was updated on September 6, 2026 and Ped on September 11, 2026.

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