Comparison

Fabtech CAD vs Global Orthotics

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

Head to head
About

Fabtech CAD

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Fabtech CAD for iOS allows anyone to easily capture high-quality, full-color 3D scans of patient’s and patient models/casts. This allows any office regardless of size or volume the ability to instantly become integrated with Fabtech System’s full suite of CAD fabrication options. Start scanning immediately with no hardware other than your phone. Compatible with the following devices: • iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17e, iPhone Air • iPhone 16, 16 Pro, 16e • iPhone 15, 15 Pro • iPhone 14, 14 Pro • iPhone 13, 13 Pro • iPhone 12, 12 Pro • iPhone 11, 11 Pro • iPhone X, XS, XS Max, XR Save vital turn around time for your patients and expensive shipping bills by switching to Fabtech CAD today.

About

Global Orthotics

This application enables healthcare professionals to create precise 3D scans of patient feet. It streamlines the process of ordering custom orthotics, offering a unique ordering form and scan modality.

Highlights
  • 3D foot scanning
  • Custom orthotic ordering
  • Unique ordering form
  • Scan modality integration
  • Healthcare professional tool
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This Global Orthotics app is designed for healthcare professionals to capture a 3D scan of your patient’s foot for accuracy and ease of ordering custom foot orthotics through Global Orthotics. The ordering form and scan modality in the app is unique to Global Orthotics. At Global Orthotics Inc. we strive on the best quality and the most innovative Custom Made Orthotics along with the greatest customer service. Our entire line of Custom Made Orthotics are handcraft from start to finish by our team of skilled technicians. Global Orthotic Team never stop researching on best material that make a better orthotic device. Our modern technology and handcraft make us an exquisite team.

Screenshots

Fabtech CAD4 screens
Global Orthotics2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Global Orthotics at every 3 months against Fabtech CAD's every 9 months. Fabtech CAD'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

Fabtech CAD ships an update every 9 months, Global Orthotics every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Fabtech CAD versus Global Orthotics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFabtech CADGlobal Orthotics
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB56 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperComb O&PXyken

In-app purchases

None

Fabtech CAD

No in-app purchases

None

Global Orthotics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fabtech CAD free?
Fabtech CAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Global Orthotics free?
Global Orthotics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fabtech CAD or Global Orthotics have ads?
Neither Fabtech CAD nor Global Orthotics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fabtech CAD or Global Orthotics?
Fabtech CAD ships an update every 9 months, and Global Orthotics every 3 months. Most recently, Fabtech CAD was updated on September 28, 2026 and Global Orthotics on September 27, 2026.

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