Alpha Industries vs ThruDark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alpha Industries
Shop functional and iconic outerwear with a streamlined mobile experience. Discover military-inspired styles, enjoy faster checkout, and stay updated on new arrivals and exclusive drops through push notifications.
- Faster checkout
- Push notifications for news
- Optimised navigation
- Improved performance
- Shop iconic styles
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The Alpha Industries app – functional, clear, to the point. • Faster checkout for hassle-free shopping • Push notifications for news and drops • Optimised navigation and improved performance • And many more Alpha Industries: Built for the Field. Claimed by the Streets. Founded in 1959, Alpha Industries started by developing military-grade outerwear for U.S. troops. The MA-1 bomber, M-65 field jacket, and N-3B parka were engineered for the toughest missions – and became street style icons. From Air Force pilots to underground subcultures and high-scale collaborations with Vetements and Supreme: Alpha gear has always been mission-ready. Built to last. Designed with purpose. In the early ‘90s, Alpha Industries entered the European market, setting up its HQ near Frankfurt. In 2024, the brand opened its first flagship store in Frankfurt – expanding its presence in Europe and staying true to its mission: Gear for those who move with intent.
ThruDark
This app offers technical clothing designed for outdoor and active pursuits, inspired by military excellence. It uses smart fabrics and cutting-edge design to create durable garments for extreme adventures and everyday utility.
- Technical clothing for outdoor pursuits
- Garments designed by former Special Forces
- Utilizes smart fabrics and cutting-edge design
- Tested in extreme adventure environments
- Suitable for everyday utility
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Introducing the ThruDark App. Founded in 2017 by former UK Special Forces Operators who design, develop and test every garment personally. Inspired by the relentless pursuit of excellence, instilled by decades of military experience, ThruDark creates technical clothing for outdoor and active pursuits plus everyday utility. Using the latest smart fabrics and cutting edge design, ThruDark clothing has broken records in the world of adventure from speed ascents of Mount Everest to desert ultramarathons and river borne explorations of uncharted Amazon rainforest. ThruDark is the tier one destination trusted by elite military operators, sporting champions and leading explorers alike - our mission is to equip you for any “Endeavour Through Adversity”.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ThruDark at 5.0 against Alpha Industries's 2.4. ThruDark also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Alpha Industries's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.
ThruDark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 33 respectively.
Alpha Industries ships an update every 5 weeks, ThruDark fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alpha Industries | ThruDark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 214 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alpha Industries GmbH & Co Kg. | ThruDark |
Customer experience
Alpha Industries
ThruDark
In-app purchases
Alpha Industries
No in-app purchases
ThruDark
No in-app purchases








