Comparison

Alpha DESIGN® vs Resource Labs

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

Resource Labs

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 Resource Labs is a 3D scanning app that provides a portable, convenient and easy solution for your foot orthotic scanning needs. This application easily syncs to our internal system, making this the ideal application for submitting scans for ultimate customization for your patient’s foot orthotic needs.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Resource Labs at every 5 weeks against Alpha DESIGN®'s every 4 months. Resource Labs also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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, Resource Labs every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Alpha DESIGN® versus Resource Labs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Alpha DESIGN®	Resource Labs
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	136 MB	126 MB
Age rating	12+	17+
Developer	Willow Wood	TechMed 3D

In-app purchases

None

Alpha DESIGN®

No in-app purchases

None

Resource Labs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alpha DESIGN® free?

Alpha DESIGN® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Resource Labs free?

Resource Labs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Alpha DESIGN® or Resource Labs have ads?

Neither Alpha DESIGN® nor Resource Labs shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Alpha DESIGN® or Resource Labs?

Alpha DESIGN® ships an update every 4 months, and Resource Labs every 5 weeks. Most recently, Alpha DESIGN® was updated on September 17, 2026 and Resource Labs on October 10, 2026.