Alpha vs Whirl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Alpha
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Alpha-Board is an assistive communication board for iPhone and iPad. It helps people who benefit from AAC-style communication build and speak messages using large accessible alphabet groups, quick needs, phrase cards, personal vocabulary, context boards, message templates, emergency phrases, and text-to-speech. The app is intended for users who need a calm, private, offline-capable way to communicate through touch, VoiceOver, Voice Control, Switch Control, Full Keyboard Access, Apple Eye Tracking, Dwell Control, or carer-assisted input. Carers and therapists can help personalise phrases, vocabulary, profiles, context boards, printable boards, and handoff information. Alpha-Board is local-first and does not require an account, analytics, a backend, camera access, raw eye-tracking collection, or cloud AI. Optional iCloud sync can be enabled by the user if they want Apple iCloud-based syncing across their own devices. The core communication loop remains available without network access: open the app, select letters or phrases, and speak the message. Alpha-Board is an assistive communication tool. It is not a medical device, does not provide diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, or clinical outcomes, and does not contact emergency services automatically.
Whirl
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Never argue again. Whirl solves everyday indecision in a fun, fair way. Whether youβre trying to pick a restaurant or decide on a movie, simply add your options to Whirlβs vibrant Spin Decision Wheel and give it a whirl. The wheel spins with smooth physics and lands on a random, unbiased choice every time β even a simple yes/no question is settled instantly (just flip a coin or roll virtual dice for heads or tails). Custom Wheels Made Easy. Whirl lets you create any wheel of fortune in seconds. Add as many labels as you want, paste an entire list from Notes or Excel, and customize each slice. Choose colors, fonts, and spin animations to match your style. Enable weighted options to make favorites more likely, or toggle no-repeat mode for draws and turn-taking. You can even pick from 100+ ready-made templates (food, games, classrooms, and more) to save time. Save and Share Your Favorites. All your wheels are automatically saved β never rebuild a wheel twice. Tag and organize wheels (e.g. Work, Chores, Fun) so the perfect wheel is always ready. Easily disable options on the fly and spin again for a new result. Share your wheel and spin results with friends or classmates to settle debates instantly. Make It Yours. Whirl is fast, private, and completely local β no account needed and no tracking. Unlock Whirl Premium once and enjoy an ad-free experience with beautiful themes and fun sound effects. Your purchase is a lifetime unlock (no subscriptions!) for unlimited use and updates. Get Spinning. Download Whirl today and make decision-making effortless (and fun!). SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: Whirl: Spin Decision Wheel offers one lifetime subscription option. The Lifetime subscription is priced at $2.99 in United States. Pricing in other countries may vary depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes account setting at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes account setting to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read the privacy policy here: https://whirl-decision-wheel.web.app/privacy Read the Terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Whirl at Free against Alpha's $9.99. Alpha's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Whirl is free to download; Alpha costs $9.99 up front. Whirl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alpha asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Alpha | Whirl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thomas Richardson | Shivam Sompura |
In-app purchases
Alpha
No in-app purchases
Whirl
- Whirl Premium Lifetime$2.99









