Comparison

Podform3D vs MTECH Orthotics Scan

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

Head to head
About

Podform3D

This tool enables healthcare providers to create custom lower extremity orthoses using accurate 3D foot scans. It leverages iPhone's TrueDepth camera system to generate detailed 3D models for precise and rapid ordering of 3D-printed orthotics.

Highlights
  • Accurate 3D foot scanning
  • Custom lower extremity orthoses
  • Intuitive Rx writing
  • 3D-printed orthotics ordering
  • TrueDepth camera system integration
  • Neural network 3D model generation
Features
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Podform3D digital scanning tool empowers healthcare providers with custom-made lower extremity orthoses made from highly accurate 3D scanning to intuitive Rx writing. Podform3D uses your iPhone’s system of sensors, cameras, and a dot projector to create a detailed 3D scan of your patient’s foot and order 3D-printed custom foot orthoses with incredible accuracy and speed. The TrueDepth camera system detect the foot with a flood illuminator. An infrared camera will then take an image, and a dot projector will project out over 30,000 invisible infrared dots. This system uses the infrared image and the infrared dots, and pushes them through neural networks to create a mathematical 3D model. The app asks permission to use your camera (front-facing). When you allow the app to use the camera, the permission to use the depth-sensing camera is also provided. The app does not store, collect, or transfer any picture or video data out of your phone. The app may upload 3D scan data (point cloud and mesh) to our servers, when you initiate such an upload explicitly. Since you're interested in trying the app and if you don't have an account with us, worry not: you can email us at support@podform3d.com to request an access and try out the app! All the info that we will need is your establishment's name and we'll configure your access. REQUIREMENTS: Podform3D requires an iOS device with integrated TrueDepth front-facing camera system, such iPhone X or later (11, 12 and onward).

About

MTECH Orthotics Scan

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 MTECH Orthotics Scan is a portable, quick, easy to use solution for podiatrists and foot specialists. It is designed to make ordering orthotic inserts easier while improving health provider operations. Scans are powered with iPhone and iPad Pro devices and have in-app ordering.

Screenshots

Podform3D4 screens
MTECH Orthotics Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Podform3D at every 2 weeks against MTECH Orthotics Scan's monthly. MTECH Orthotics Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

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

Podform3D ships an update every 2 weeks, MTECH Orthotics Scan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Podform3D versus MTECH Orthotics Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodform3DMTECH Orthotics Scan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB127 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAcquisition Podform3D IncTechMed 3D

In-app purchases

None

Podform3D

No in-app purchases

None

MTECH Orthotics Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Podform3D free?
Podform3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTECH Orthotics Scan free?
MTECH Orthotics Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Podform3D or MTECH Orthotics Scan have ads?
Neither Podform3D nor MTECH Orthotics Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Podform3D or MTECH Orthotics Scan?
Podform3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and MTECH Orthotics Scan monthly. Most recently, Podform3D was updated on September 27, 2026 and MTECH Orthotics Scan on September 26, 2026.

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