PLS Scan vs Scanmed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PLS Scan
This app uses advanced camera technology on specific Apple devices to create precise 3D scans of feet and lower extremities. It's designed for medical professionals to aid in the creation of custom orthotics.
- 3D scanning of feet and lower extremities
- Utilizes FaceID forward-facing camera
- High-precision scanning
- Seamless integration with PLS ordering platform
- Designed for medical practitioners
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PLS Pedorthic Lab Specialties new PLScan is a powerful digital scanning tool designed specifically for lower extremity practitioners that leverages FaceID forward facing cameras on iPad Pro and select iPhone models. Developed by PLS, this companion app integrates into the PLS ordering platform, giving you an easy and seamless iOS 3d Scanning experience. The app leverages the forward facing FaceID camera, taking an ordinary iPad Pro or iPhone X or newer into a high-precision 3D scanner. Practitioners can capture accurate foot and lower extremity scans quickly and easily. PLS Pedorthic Lab Specialties is committed to supporting clinicians in their patient care journey. By prioritizing your needs as clinicians, we empower practitioners to provide exceptional orthotic services.iPad Pro or iPhone X or newer into a high-precision 3D scanner. Practitioners can capture accurate foot and lower extremity scans quickly and easily. PLS Pedorthic Lab Specialties is committed to supporting clinicians in their patient care journey. By prioritizing your needs as clinicians, we empower practitioners to provide exceptional orthotic services. NOTE: PLScan app doesn’t do assessment or medical treatment. The Practitioner will be making any medical decisions and the app is merely a help to capture the geometry of the patient's feet. No patient identifiable data will be saved to the PLScan app.
Scanmed
This medical imaging tool captures high-resolution 3D scans of the thorax. It's designed for assessing and monitoring chest wall deformities like Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum, transforming an iPad into a precision scanner.
- High-resolution 3D thorax scans
- Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum assessment
- Generate accurate 3D meshes
- Optimized for chest wall geometry
- Seamless Structure Sensor integration
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Scanmed app is a specialized medical imaging tool designed to capture high-resolution 3D scans of the thorax. Developed specifically for the assessment and monitoring of chest wall deformities, Scanmed app provides a streamlined workflow for clinicians dealing with Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum. By leveraging the power of Structure Sensor hardware, Scanmed transforms your iPad into a precision medical scanner, allowing you to generate accurate 3D meshes in seconds. Key Features: - Specialized Scanning: Optimized algorithms for capturing thorax geometry with high fidelity. - Pectus Assessment: Designed to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum. - High-Quality Meshes: Export dense, high-resolution 3D models ready for analysis or orthotic design. - Hardware Integration: Seamless connectivity with Structure Sensor Mark 2 and Mark 3. Hardware Requirements: To use Scanmed app, you must have a compatible iPad and a Structure Sensor (Mark 2 or Mark 3) properly calibrated. This app will not function without the sensor attached.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scanmed at 5.0 against PLS Scan's 1.0. Scanmed also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). PLS Scan's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Scanmed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
PLS Scan ships an update monthly, Scanmed every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PLS Scan | Scanmed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taika3D Oy | Franca Martinez Ferro |
Customer experience
PLS Scan
Scanmed
In-app purchases
PLS Scan
No in-app purchases
Scanmed
No in-app purchases









