robo vs Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
robo
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Touch Bionics’ robo-limb™ mobile application provides owners of the corresponding robo-limb hardware with a quick and easy method to test and diagnose the hardware. Features: • Instantly access 12 quick grips and effortlessly control the robo-limb with the single tap of your mobile device • Activate a hand health check to ensure the robo-limb is properly functioning • Apply firmware updates as they become available Requirements and Restrictions • Touch Care Portal login is required to activate robo-limb software • robo-limb mobile application is compatible with robo-limb devices Touch Bionics is a provider of world-leading prosthetic technologies and supporting services designed to achieve positive outcomes for people with upper limb deficiencies. Our products include multi-articulating prosthetic finger and hand solutions, as well as passive functional silicone prostheses that closely match the natural appearance of the wearer. For more information, please visit our website at www.touchbioncis.com. © Copyright 2008-2018 Touch Bionics Inc. and Touch Bionics Ltd. All rights reserved.
Scanner
Capture 3D models of objects and people using a compatible sensor accessory. Easily scan subjects by walking around them with your device. Export captured models in OBJ format via email for further use.
- 3D model capture
- Object and person scanning
- Structure Sensor accessory integration
- OBJ format export
- Email sharing
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This app is made for the Structure Sensor accessory. If you do not have a Structure Sensor accessory, please visit http://structure.io to learn more. Capture objects in 3D with your Structure Sensor. This simple and easy to use application allows you to capture 3D models of objects and people by simply walking around them with your iPad and the Structure Sensor accessory. Captured objects can be sent via email (uses OBJ format). Download the new "Structure Sensor Calibrator" app for best color results.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanner at monthly against robo's every 9 months. robo's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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.
robo ships an update every 9 months, Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | robo | Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Touch Bionics, Inc. | XRPro, LLC |
In-app purchases
robo
No in-app purchases
Scanner
No in-app purchases
