Alpha DESIGN® vs LES Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alpha DESIGN®
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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 With the Alpha DESIGN app, clinicians may shape capture, add design notations, and order transfemoral and transtibial custom Alpha DESIGN Liners from WillowWood. Using an OMEGA® Structure Sensor™ with this app, clinicians have a convenient solution for portable 3D-scanning of patients. Once a patient's residual limb is scanned, clinicians may then add clinical notes to shape files and photos then prepare and submit files for order placement. Using the Alpha DESIGN app and Structure Sensor, clinicians are equipped to: - Scan transfemoral and transtibial residual limbs - Take photos of residual limbs - Add clinical annotations to scans or photos - Complete custom liner order forms - Submit order forms, scans, clinical notes, photos and images with annotations to WillowWood To learn more about the Alpha DESIGN App, visit our website for how to get started: https://www.willowwoodco.com/getstarted/alpha-design-app
LES Scanner
This app uses a 3D scanner and tablet to create custom orthotics, AFOs, and shoes. Developed with practitioners, it offers a user-friendly interface for a streamlined ordering process, aiming to reduce turnaround time and shipping costs.
- 3D scanning for custom orthotics
- Practitioner recommended software
- User-friendly interface
- Streamlined custom shoe orders
- Faster order turnaround
- Reduced shipping costs
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This is a simple, user friendly app designed to obtain 3D imaging from a Structure Sensor and iPad to create custom orthotics, AFOs and custom shoes. MHOL has been at the forefront of app software development in conjunction with practitioners to develop the best scanning software for custom orthotics, AFOs and custom shoes, which is now available to the public on the app store. A collaboration of practitioners, lab and software developer demonstrates the true spirit of MHOL’s service based mantra. The teamwork and open communication allows the ability to be responsive to feedback and make adjustments to the app as needed to better meet the needs of its users. • Easy to use 3D scanner • Practitioner recommended • User Friendly software • Simple process for custom orthotics, AFOs and Custom Shoe orders • Speed Up Turn Around Time on all orders • Reduce Shipping Costs • U.S. developed and supported • Built for use with the Structure Sensor by Occipital
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: LES Scanner at 3 against Alpha DESIGN®'s 1. On price, update cadence, 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.
Alpha DESIGN® ships an update every 4 months, LES Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alpha DESIGN® | LES Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.7 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Willow Wood | A & M Labs, Inc |
In-app purchases
Alpha DESIGN®
No in-app purchases
LES Scanner
No in-app purchases
