Comparison

ASSH Hand.e vs Smile Train

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

Head to head
About

ASSH Hand.e

Access a vast library of peer-reviewed surgical videos and lectures on hand and upper extremity surgery. Prepare for procedures, create lesson plans, and stay updated on the latest developments in the field. Download content for offline viewing and share with colleagues.

Highlights
  • Extensive video library
  • Surgical procedure preparation
  • Lesson plan creation
  • Robust search and filtering
  • Offline content download
  • Save favorite content
  • Share with colleagues
Features
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From the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Hand.e offers a versatile collection of peer-reviewed videos that will keep you abreast of new developments in the field of hand and upper extremity surgery. The Hand.e collection includes more than two thousand surgical video and lectures that you can use to prepare for an upcoming procedure or talk or to create a lesson plan for your trainees. With a robust search tool and filtering capabilities, the Hand.e app makes it easier than ever for you to narrow your search and find the most relevant results. Download content for on-the-go viewing, save your favorite content and authors, share something with a colleague, or comment on a video with your thoughts. An ASSH member or Hand.e subscriber login is required to view this content.

About

Smile Train

Features
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The Smile Train Virtual Surgery Simulator An interactive way of learning cleft surgical techniques Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity, has partnered with BioDigital to launch the first web-based, 3D, interactive surgical explorer for cleft care. The Smile Train Virtual Surgery Simulator provides surgeons around the world with next generation surgical training technology for learning surgical techniques in cleft lip and palate repair. Through leveraging state-of-the-art technology, Smile Train and BioDigital aim to change the world, one smile at a time. FEATURES * Interactive Exploration: Explore the virtual cleft lip and palate in interactive 3D * Simulation of Surgical Procedures: Interact with primary and secondary cleft repairs step by step * Descriptions and Audio: Read and listen to chapters detailing each step of the procedures * Live Surgical Videos: Access live surgical video at each step of the procedure * Expert Tutorials: Follow expert opinion on critical landmarks and incisions * Quiz Engine: Test your knowledge using the quiz engine Smile Train's VISION Every child born with a cleft - anywhere in the world - should have the opportunity to live a full and productive life. Smile Train supports innovative education and training programs, including the Cleft Surgical Simulator, to empower local medical professionals to provide safe, quality, timely, free and cost-effective comprehensive cleft treatment for the millions of poor children around the world who suffer from cleft lip and/or palate.

Screenshots

ASSH Hand.e4 screens
Smile Train4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smile Train at every 4 months against ASSH Hand.e's every 10 months. 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

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

ASSH Hand.e ships an update every 10 months, Smile Train every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ASSH Hand.e versus Smile Train: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASSH Hand.eSmile Train
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB64 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAmerican Society For Surgery of the HandBioDigital, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

ASSH Hand.e

No in-app purchases

None

Smile Train

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASSH Hand.e free?
ASSH Hand.e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smile Train free?
Smile Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ASSH Hand.e or Smile Train have ads?
Neither ASSH Hand.e nor Smile Train shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASSH Hand.e or Smile Train?
ASSH Hand.e ships an update every 10 months, and Smile Train every 4 months. Most recently, ASSH Hand.e was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smile Train on October 27, 2026.

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