Comparison

SAM vs WearSun

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

Head to head
About

SAM

Transform your mobile device into a portable 3D scanner for feet and legs. Capture detailed scans to analyze patient conditions and design custom orthotics with advanced visualization tools.

Highlights
  • Portable 3D scanning
  • Foot and leg protocol scanning
  • 3D-printed orthotic design integration
  • Texture overlays for wound analysis
  • Digital orthotics data management
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The Scanning App by Materialise (SAM) allows you to quickly analyze your patient’s feet, lasts, foam boxes, and more, transforming your Ipad or mobile into a portable scanning device. With SAM, you can effortlessly capture 3D images of different foot or leg protocols using the TrueDepth camera on your device without bulky and expensive equipment. Accurately scan your subject with SAM and use the footscan desktop software to gain better visual insights and design custom 3D-printed phits orthotics. Plus, texture overlays allow you to see underlying conditions such as ulcers, corns, calluses, and other wounds. Digitalize your orthotics data anytime, anywhere, with SAM. SAM is designed to run on the following devices: * iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) * iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) * iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) * iPad Pro 11-inch (3th generation) * iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) * iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, 2024) * iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, 2024) * iPhone 12 * iPhone 12 Pro * iPhone 12 Pro Max * iPhone 13 * iPhone 13 Pro * iPhone 13 Pro Max * iPhone 14 * iPhone 14 Plus * iPhone 14 Pro * iPhone 14 Pro Max * iPhone 15 * iPhone 15 Plus

About

WearSun

This app uses your iPhone's camera to create a 3D scan of your feet, enabling the creation of custom-printed insoles. These insoles are designed based on your unique anatomy, lifestyle, and movement patterns, offering personalized comfort and support.

Highlights
  • 3D foot scanning with iPhone
  • Custom 3D-printed insoles
  • AI-driven analysis
  • Podiatrist-reviewed designs
  • Personalized comfort and support
  • Durable and long-lasting construction
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WearSun turns your iPhone into a 3D foot scanning experience that helps us craft 100% custom 3D-printed insoles—designed for your unique anatomy, your lifestyle, and how you actually move. Inspired by nature’s effortless force—the sun—WearSun is built around one belief: movement is energy. We combine advanced 3D scanning, AI-driven analysis, and expert podiatry review to create premium insoles that deliver confident comfort and long-lasting support, step after step. How it works: Scan → Submit → We build 1. Download WearSun and follow the simple guided steps 2. Scan your feet in minutes (supported iPhones use depth technology like LiDAR/TrueDepth) 3. Submit your scan — we process your scan along with your order to design and produce custom 3D-printed insoles matched to your movement and footwear Why choose WearSun? - Truly personalized: Built from your 3D foot scan + your goals, not generic sizing - Expert-reviewed: Every scan and design is reviewed by top-tier podiatrists - Advanced design: AI-assisted analysis + customized support zones for comfort and stability - Built to last: 3D-printed structure engineered for durability and consistent shape retention - Ongoing support: 180 days service window for adjustments as your needs evolve - Sustainability-first: 3D printing reduces material waste compared to traditional manufacturing Made for real life Whether you’re a runner, a busy professional on your feet all day, or simply tired of uncomfortable shoes—WearSun helps you upgrade the foundation. Great for: - Foot discomfort such as Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs, Overpronation, Shin Splints, Achilles Tendonitis - Arch support and everyday comfort - Running and training support - Improve sports performance & Shock absorption - Long hours standing/walking - Flat feet, high arches, and pronation-related discomfort If you searched for…Custom insoles, Custom orthotics, 3D foot scan / foot scanning app, Arch support insoles, Insoles for running, Insoles for work boots, Plantar support or heel discomfort…WearSun is designed for you. WearSun isn’t just a foot scan app—it’s a smarter, warmer way to care for your movement. Make your journey brighter with every step you WearSunInsoles.

Screenshots

SAM4 screens
WearSun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WearSun at every 8 days against SAM's every 3 months. SAM's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SAM against 5.0 for WearSun. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SAM ships an update every 3 months, WearSun every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SAM versus WearSun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAMWearSun
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB111 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMaterialiseWearSun

Customer experience

SAM

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WearSun

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SAM

No in-app purchases

None

WearSun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAM free?
SAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WearSun free?
WearSun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SAM or WearSun?
SAM and WearSun are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SAM or WearSun have ads?
Neither SAM nor WearSun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SAM or WearSun?
SAM ships an update every 3 months, and WearSun every 8 days. Most recently, SAM was updated on October 17, 2026 and WearSun on October 19, 2026.

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