Fabtech CAD vs Galileo 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.
Galileo Scanner
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Galileo Scanner is the official 3D scanning companion for Galileo, Protosthetics’ advanced platform for custom orthotic and prosthetic device ordering. Designed for clinicians, it enables fast, high-resolution 3D body scans directly from your mobile device. Capture scans effortlessly and upload them directly to Galileo to enable a fully digital, streamlined workflow from scan to fabrication. Compatible with both the iPhone’s TrueDepth scanner and the Structure Sensor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Galileo Scanner at every 6 weeks against Fabtech CAD's every 9 months. Fabtech CAD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). 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, Galileo Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fabtech CAD | Galileo Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Comb O&P, LLC | Sidekick Interactive, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Fabtech CAD
No in-app purchases
Galileo Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Fabtech CAD or Galileo Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Fabtech CAD or Galileo Scanner?
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