Comparison

Orion3 Programming App vs Synsys Soft

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Synsys Soft

This application is designed for certified professionals to manage specific prostheses. It requires internet access and a compatible Apple device. Users must be registered on the e-Box Site to access its functionalities.

Highlights
  • Manage SYNSYS prostheses
  • Requires SYNSYS certification
  • Registered on e-Box Site
  • Internet connection required
  • Compatible with iPhone and iPad
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The User of the Application must be a SYNSYS certified professional and registered as such on the e-Box Site. The SOFT SYNSYS Application only manages SYNSYS prostheses and no others. To access the Application the User needs a compatible iPhone or iPad and a connection to the internet. The Application is free to download from the Apple Store. The costs of the IT equipment and its software, the internet connection and the relevant subscriptions with operators and access providers needed to access the Services are paid by the User. The User generates a username and password when connecting to the Site – https://ebox.proteor.com for the first time. The User undertakes to provide genuine information in good faith when registering; PROTEOR cannot be held liable for the consequences of incomplete, inexact or untruthful information provided by the User. The Application may be updated and may in due course offer new functionalities or new services; the User will be responsible for downloading and installing both the initial and any new versions.

Screenshots

Orion3 Programming App4 screens
Synsys Soft3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Orion3 Programming App at 9.0 against Synsys Soft's 15.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Orion3 Programming App against 3.0 for Synsys Soft. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orion3 Programming App ships an update every 6 months, Synsys Soft every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Orion3 Programming App versus Synsys Soft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrion3 Programming AppSynsys Soft
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB119 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBlatchford Products LtdProteor

In-app purchases

None

Orion3 Programming App

No in-app purchases

None

Synsys Soft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orion3 Programming App free?
Orion3 Programming App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Synsys Soft free?
Synsys Soft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orion3 Programming App or Synsys Soft?
Orion3 Programming App and Synsys Soft are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Orion3 Programming App or Synsys Soft have ads?
Neither Orion3 Programming App nor Synsys Soft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orion3 Programming App or Synsys Soft?
Orion3 Programming App ships an update every 6 months, and Synsys Soft every 4 months. Most recently, Orion3 Programming App was updated on September 12, 2026 and Synsys Soft on September 8, 2026.

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