Comparison

Myo Plus vs PSYONIC Ability Hand

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

Head to head
About

Myo Plus

Configure and adapt your prosthesis control to changing needs. Record movement patterns, fine-tune parameters, and share data with qualified personnel for remote support. Access up-to-date information on prosthesis usage.

Highlights
  • Configure prosthesis control
  • Adapt to changing requirements
  • Record individual movement patterns
  • Fine-tune parameters
  • Switch functions on or off
  • Share prosthesis data
  • Monitor activity data
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About this app: What’s new: We have made further improvements to the user-friendliness of the app based on feedback from our users: The app has a new design and bug fixes will improve the stability of the application. The optional Myo Connect function records activity data for your prosthesis and presents it clearly for you in the Myo Plus app. This means that you can independently access up-to-date information about how you are using your prosthesis. In addition, you can share prosthesis data with the relevant qualified personnel. Once you have given your consent, they will receive information about the current state of the prosthesis, system settings and usage data in order to give you the best possible remote support in the event of problems. General: You can use the Myo Plus app from Ottobock to configure the Myo Plus prosthesis control and adapt it to changing requirements at any time. For this purpose, the Myo Plus app connects to the Myo Plus TR installed in the prosthesis or to the Myo cuff. Key app functions include: As qualified personnel: evaluate movement patterns and create a basic set. As a user: record individual movement patterns and adapt the prosthesis control to your everyday situations. Fine-tune parameters and switch functions on or off. Send prosthesis data to the cloud for further use. The following terminal devices are compatible with Myo Plus pattern recognition. The designation of the terminal device can be found on the cover of the instructions for use: System Electric Hand DMC plus: 8E38=6, 8E39=6, 8E41=6 SensorHand Speed: 8E38=8, 8E39=8, 8E41=8 MyoHand VariPlus Speed: 8E38=9, 8E39=9, 8E41=9 Transcarpal Hand DMC plus: 8E44=6 System Electric Greifer DMC VariPlus: 8E33=9, 8E34=9 System Electric Greifer DMC VariPlus: 8E33=9-1, 8E34=9-1 bebionic hand EQD: 8E70=* bebionic hand Short Wrist: 8E71=* bebionic hand Flex: 8E72=* For more information, please contact the relevant qualified personnel or myoplus@ottobock.com Manufacturer: Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH Brehmstraße 16 · 1110 Vienna · Austria T +43-1 523 37 86 · F +43-1 523 22 64 info.austria@ottobock.com · www.ottobock.com This product corresponds to the applicable European specifications for medical devices. The corresponding Myo Plus hardware is cleared to be used in the following countries: EU countries, USA, Canada, Australia.

About

PSYONIC Ability Hand

Control, configure, and update a prosthetic hand wirelessly via Bluetooth. Customize input systems, electrode settings, and pressure sensors. Create custom grips and manage firmware updates for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Input control system selection
  • Electrode setting configuration
  • Pressure sensing system setup
  • Custom user grip creation
  • Wireless firmware updates
Features
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Welcome to the ultimate personalization platform for the Ability Hand - the world’s fastest, incredibly durable, and first ever touch-sensing bionic hand. KEY FEATURES • Your Activity, Your Grips: Easily build and organize dedicated collections of grips for your favorite daily activities. For even more customization, use the advanced Grip Editor to design, fine-tune, and save completely custom finger positions. • Touch Sensing: Adjust sensory feedback and vibration intensity so you can choose how you feel the world around you. • Fine-Tune Control Signals: View real-time muscle signals and adjust various settings to get to the ideal physical synergy. • Wireless Updates: Keep your bionics on the cutting edge. Update your hand’s firmware wirelessly and over-the-air the moment new features drop. BUILT FOR COLLABORATION For clinicians, the PSYONIC app provides a fast, precise toolkit to configure and calibrate the Ability Hand for patients during fittings. For users, it provides the independence to adjust, experiment, and optimize their device for the lifestyle.

Screenshots

Myo Plus4 screens
PSYONIC Ability Hand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PSYONIC Ability Hand at monthly against Myo Plus's every 15 months. PSYONIC Ability Hand also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 3). Myo Plus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Myo Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Myo Plus ships an update every 15 months, PSYONIC Ability Hand monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Myo Plus versus PSYONIC Ability Hand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyo PlusPSYONIC Ability Hand
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB93 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOttobock SE & Co. KGaAPSYONIC

Customer experience

Myo Plus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PSYONIC Ability Hand

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Myo Plus

No in-app purchases

None

PSYONIC Ability Hand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Myo Plus free?
Myo Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PSYONIC Ability Hand free?
PSYONIC Ability Hand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Myo Plus or PSYONIC Ability Hand?
Myo Plus is rated higher. Myo Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PSYONIC Ability Hand averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Myo Plus or PSYONIC Ability Hand have ads?
Neither Myo Plus nor PSYONIC Ability Hand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Myo Plus or PSYONIC Ability Hand?
Myo Plus ships an update every 15 months, and PSYONIC Ability Hand monthly. Most recently, Myo Plus was updated on October 16, 2026 and PSYONIC Ability Hand on October 6, 2026.

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