Mediccinet vs Connect Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mediccinet
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The user scans the smart device with the iPhone and the data stored in the device (temperatures, pill events, IDs etc.) is transferred via the NFC interface to the iPhone where it is stored and displayed. The iPhone can also set up a secure Internet connection with the Mediccinet™ database so that the data can be sent for remote storage or further analysis by the physician or point of care.
Connect Assistant
This app helps users connect Withings cellular devices to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth when cellular service is unavailable. It provides guided setup and visual tutorials to ensure accurate health data collection.
- Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection for cellular devices
- Guided setup for alternative connections
- Visual tutorials for measurement accuracy
- Ensures health data capture
- No technical setup required
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The Connect Assistant app equips patients and health programs’ participants with a convenient solution that turns any Withings cellular device into a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth device when your cellular connection is not available. Use the Connect Assistant app to be guided through the steps to easily activate an alternative connection on your Withings cellular devices ensuring your data measurements are captured. No technical set up required! The Connect Assistant app also provides you with visual tutorials showing how to properly take measurements. This ensures that the health data collected is as accurate as possible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mediccinet at every 9 months against Connect Assistant's every 29 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mediccinet ships an update every 9 months, Connect Assistant every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mediccinet | Connect Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.2 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +12 |
| Developer | European Communications Consultancy Team B.V. | Withings |
In-app purchases
Mediccinet
No in-app purchases
Connect Assistant
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mediccinet free?
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Do Mediccinet or Connect Assistant have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mediccinet or Connect Assistant?
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