Fabtech CAD vs SBI Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SBI Scanner
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The SBI Scanner from SBI Orthotic Lab Inc is for digitizing the foot orthotics industry by utilizing the Truedepth sensor on an iPhone or iPad Pro for direct foot shape recovery. SBI Orthotic Lab Inc is a fully custom, fully digital, orthotic lab serving North America and clinics around the world. We control scanning, design, and manufacturing of our products For over 25 years we have been providing support and perfect fit to our clinics. We love to share our knowledge and help clinicians grow their business. Contact us and let's chat!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SBI Scanner at every 3 months against Fabtech CAD's every 9 months. Fabtech CAD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fabtech CAD ships an update every 9 months, SBI Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fabtech CAD | SBI Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Comb O&P | Xyken |
In-app purchases
Fabtech CAD
No in-app purchases
SBI Scanner
No in-app purchases
