Comparison

Alpha DESIGN® vs Fabtech CAD

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

Head to head
About

Alpha DESIGN®

Features
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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

About

Fabtech CAD

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Fabtech CAD for iOS allows anyone to easily capture high-quality, full-color 3D scans of patient’s and patient models/casts. This allows any office regardless of size or volume the ability to instantly become integrated with Fabtech System’s full suite of CAD fabrication options. Start scanning immediately with no hardware other than your phone. Compatible with the following devices: • iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17e, iPhone Air • iPhone 16, 16 Pro, 16e • iPhone 15, 15 Pro • iPhone 14, 14 Pro • iPhone 13, 13 Pro • iPhone 12, 12 Pro • iPhone 11, 11 Pro • iPhone X, XS, XS Max, XR Save vital turn around time for your patients and expensive shipping bills by switching to Fabtech CAD today.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alpha DESIGN® at every 4 months against Fabtech CAD's every 9 months. Fabtech CAD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha DESIGN® ships an update every 4 months, Fabtech CAD every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Alpha DESIGN® versus Fabtech CAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha DESIGN®Fabtech CAD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB51 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperWillow WoodComb O&P

In-app purchases

None

Alpha DESIGN®

No in-app purchases

None

Fabtech CAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alpha DESIGN® free?
Alpha DESIGN® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fabtech CAD free?
Fabtech CAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alpha DESIGN® or Fabtech CAD have ads?
Neither Alpha DESIGN® nor Fabtech CAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alpha DESIGN® or Fabtech CAD?
Alpha DESIGN® ships an update every 4 months, and Fabtech CAD every 9 months. Most recently, Alpha DESIGN® was updated on September 17, 2026 and Fabtech CAD on September 28, 2026.

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