ASSH Hand.e vs ASHT Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Extensive video library
- Surgical procedure preparation
- Lesson plan creation
- Robust search and filtering
- Offline content download
- Save favorite content
- Share with colleagues
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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.
ASHT Connect
Connect with a community of hand therapy professionals for real-time communication and knowledge sharing. Access educational resources, member benefits, and stay updated on clinical advancements in upper extremity rehabilitation.
- Real-time community communication
- Share ideas with peers
- Access educational resources
- View member benefits
- Stay updated on clinical advancements
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ASHT Connect is the go-to resource for those specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. This app offers real-time communication with a community of hand therapy professionals, allowing you to collaborate with fellow ASHT members, share ideas and tap into the knowledge of your peers. Learn about the latest clinical advancements, view educational resources, access member benefits and enhance your career all from your mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ASHT Connect at 5.0 against ASSH Hand.e's 2.3. ASHT Connect also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months). ASSH Hand.e's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (20 vs 3). 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.
ASHT Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASSH Hand.e has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ASSH Hand.e ships an update every 10 months, ASHT Connect every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ASSH Hand.e | ASHT Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | American Society For Surgery of the Hand | American Society of Hand Therapists |
Customer experience
ASSH Hand.e
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In-app purchases
ASSH Hand.e
No in-app purchases
ASHT Connect
No in-app purchases
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