Linx Programming App vs Open Bionics Sidekick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linx Programming App
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The Linx Programming App by Blatchford provides a simple and efficient way for a clinician to configure a Linx prosthetic lower limb for the end user. It is for use by clinicians that have competed a Blatchford approved Linx training course and will require an authorization code. The Linx Programming App as part of the Linx Transfemoral Prosthetic Limb System conforms to all applicable regulatory requirements for medical devices in the 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 update cadence: Open Bionics Sidekick at every 2 months against Linx Programming App's every 14 months. Linx Programming App's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Linx Programming App ships an update every 14 months, Open Bionics Sidekick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linx Programming App | Open Bionics Sidekick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | 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 |
In-app purchases
Linx Programming App
No in-app purchases
Open Bionics Sidekick
No in-app purchases
