Orion3 Programming App vs Open Bionics Sidekick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orion3 Programming App
This application allows clinicians to configure prosthetic knees for end users. It requires completion of approved training and an authorization code. The app meets regulatory requirements for medical devices in major regions.
- Configure Orion3 and Orion3 V2 prosthetic knees
- Optimal configuration for end users
- Requires clinician training
- Authorization code needed
- Meets medical device regulations
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The Orion3 Programming App by Blatchford provides a simple and efficient way for a clinician to optimally configure Orion3 and Orion3 V2 prosthetic knees for the end user. It is for clinicians that have completed a Blatchford approved training course and requires an authorization code. The Orion3 Programming App as part of the Orion3 Transfemoral Prosthetic Limb System conforms to all applicable regulatory requirements for medical devices in the UK, European Union and North America and all other countries that recognise the regulatory requirements in these regions.
Open Bionics Sidekick
This app supports users of advanced prosthetic limbs with guided exercises and personalized training programs. Access expert tips through a video library and track your progress to optimize your bionic experience. Customize your device for maximum benefit.
- Guided exercises
- Personalized training programs
- Searchable video library
- Progress tracking
- Device customization
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Get support on your journey to becoming a bionic hero. Master the basics through guided exercises. Get a training programme tailored to you. Get tips and tricks from expert users through our searchable video library. Track your progress. We give you the data so you can take charge of your training. Customise your Open Bionics devices and get the most from being a Hero.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Open Bionics Sidekick at 5.0 against Orion3 Programming App's 3.0. Open Bionics Sidekick also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Orion3 Programming App's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Open Bionics Sidekick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Orion3 Programming App ships an update every 6 months, Open Bionics Sidekick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orion3 Programming App | Open Bionics Sidekick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blatchford Products Ltd | Open Bionics |
Customer experience
Orion3 Programming App
Open Bionics Sidekick
In-app purchases
Orion3 Programming App
No in-app purchases
Open Bionics Sidekick
No in-app purchases
