Hersco vs SOLO viSo ID3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 3D foot scanning
- Patient management
- Custom orthotic prescription
- Secure cloud storage
- iPad integration
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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.
SOLO viSo ID3
This application leverages your device's front-facing camera to create highly accurate 3D scans of the lower leg. It eliminates the need for external hardware, making foot scanning more accessible and efficient for custom orthotics.
- 3D foot scanning
- Uses TrueDepth camera
- No additional hardware required
- Accurate lower leg capture
- Compatible with iPad/iPhone/Mac
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SOLO Laboratories has manufactured fully custom orthotics for nearly four decades and developed the first affordable, widely used podiatric foot scanner 15 years ago. Building on years of experience, the fifth generation 3D foot scanner, SOLO viSo 3, no longer requires the Structure Sensor camera. This is achieved using viSo ID3 and the built-in Apple TrueDepth front facing camera. * The app is free! No monthly fee * No need to buy additional hardware viSo ID3 was developed to work in concert with SOLO viSo 3 and makes scanning significantly easier than the previous version, providing a highly accurate method of capturing the lower leg. Use a stand alone iPad Pro or a compatible iPhone in conjunction with any iPad or M1/ M2 Mac computer. Already have a compatible device? Call SOLO today at 800-765-6522 to get started. If you do not have the hardware, speak with a SOLO representative to learn about our 60 day trial program using our hardware, enabling you to discover if a viSo is right for you in an easy and risk-free manner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hersco at every 2 weeks against SOLO viSo ID3's monthly. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hersco against 5.0 for SOLO viSo ID3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Hersco ships an update every 2 weeks, SOLO viSo ID3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hersco | SOLO viSo ID3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | iOrthotics Pty Ltd | Xyken |
Customer experience
Hersco
SOLO viSo ID3
In-app purchases
Hersco
No in-app purchases
SOLO viSo ID3
No in-app purchases
Questions
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