Comparison

COVVI Go vs Open Bionics Sidekick

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

Head to head
About

COVVI Go

This application simplifies the setup and management of the COVVI Hand prosthetic device. It allows clinicians to easily configure settings, manage inputs, and troubleshoot potential issues directly from a smartphone or tablet. Users can also update firmware and test control strategies with a virtual hand.

Highlights
  • Intuitive configuration for COVVI Hand
  • Manage input settings and grip switch triggers
  • Troubleshoot potential faults
  • Enable firmware updates
  • Virtual COVVI Hand for testing
  • Cross-platform compatibility (smartphone/tablet)
Features
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The aim of our app is to make users and clinicians’ lives easier when setting up the COVVI Hand. Our very own software team started with the primary objective of ensuring we delivered a state of the art, intuitive application that would allow any clinician to configure your hand(s) without complication and the need for any additional accessories. This software operates across both tablets and smartphone platforms, giving users quick access at any time whilst saving the hassle of having to set up multiple accounts. COVVI Go is the control centre for the COVVI Hand; it allows the user to manage input settings, grip switch triggers and measuring input whilst allowing for troubleshooting in the event of any potential faults. From here, you can check details about your hand, change grips on the go and enable firmware updates. For potential users, we also have a virtual COVVI Hand available to test control strategies. The COVVI Hand currently has regulatory clearance to be used in the following countries; Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, the UK and the USA. If you would like to purchase a COVVI Hand and you do not currently reside in any of these countries, please get in contact with us. Users should seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.

About

Open Bionics Sidekick

This app supports users of advanced prosthetic limbs with guided exercises and personalized training programs. Access expert tips through a video library and track your progress to optimize your bionic experience. Customize your device for maximum benefit.

Highlights
  • Guided exercises
  • Personalized training programs
  • Searchable video library
  • Progress tracking
  • Device customization
Features
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Get support on your journey to becoming a bionic hero. Master the basics through guided exercises. Get a training programme tailored to you. Get tips and tricks from expert users through our searchable video library. Track your progress. We give you the data so you can take charge of your training. Customise your Open Bionics devices and get the most from being a Hero.

Screenshots

COVVI Go3 screens
Open Bionics Sidekick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: COVVI Go at 100% against Open Bionics Sidekick's 0%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
COVVI Go versus Open Bionics Sidekick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOVVI GoOpen Bionics Sidekick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOVVI LimitedOpen Bionics

Customer experience

COVVI Go

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Open Bionics Sidekick

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

COVVI Go

No in-app purchases

None

Open Bionics Sidekick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is COVVI Go free?
COVVI Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Open Bionics Sidekick free?
Open Bionics Sidekick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do COVVI Go or Open Bionics Sidekick have ads?
Neither COVVI Go nor Open Bionics Sidekick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, COVVI Go or Open Bionics Sidekick?
COVVI Go ships an update every 2 months, and Open Bionics Sidekick every 2 months. Most recently, COVVI Go was updated on November 3, 2026 and Open Bionics Sidekick on November 3, 2026.

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