Comparison

DocMatter vs ASES 365

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

Head to head
About

DocMatter

Connect with peers and thought leaders in healthcare. Share knowledge, participate in discussions, and stay updated on the latest in the medical community. This platform offers a personalized experience focused on your interests.

Highlights
  • Personalized feed based on interests
  • Connect with peers and thought leaders
  • Global knowledge sharing forum
  • Contribute to discussions
  • Access latest discussions and updates
Features
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DocMatter has reimagined collaboration for the medical professional community. We've done this in part by moving away from traditional open forums and thus providing individual clinicians and researchers with an experience based entirely on the people and topics that interest them. Join your peers today and explore the new paradigm of sharing information through the first global knowledge and discussion forum for health care professionals. Expand your information base by leveraging the collective experience of your peers, along with other thought leaders from top institutions and practices around the world. And increase your visibility in the community by contributing to ongoing discussions and beginning new ones. Use this mobile application to easily connect with your peers and access the latest discussions and product updates from your network. If you're not a DocMatter member, join this fast-growing community by going to www.docmatter.com from your tablet or PC. Feedback, questions, issues? Contact us any time at info@docmatter.com or 1-855-DOC-MATTER.

About

ASES 365

Features
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The official American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) app is your year-round connection to a wealth of resources and opportunities. Designed for the ASES community, this app provides seamless access to events, curated content, and collaborative tools, fostering a dynamic community within the field of shoulder and elbow surgery

Screenshots

DocMatter4 screens
ASES 3654 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DocMatter at none against ASES 365's shown. DocMatter also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

DocMatter ships an update monthly, ASES 365 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DocMatter versus ASES 365: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocMatterASES 365
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB50 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDocMatter Inc.AMERICAN SHOULDER & ELBOW SURGEONS

In-app purchases

None

DocMatter

No in-app purchases

None

ASES 365

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DocMatter free?
DocMatter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASES 365 free?
ASES 365 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DocMatter or ASES 365 have ads?
ASES 365 shows ads; DocMatter does not.
Which is updated more often, DocMatter or ASES 365?
DocMatter ships an update monthly, and ASES 365 every 6 weeks. Most recently, DocMatter was updated on September 8, 2026 and ASES 365 on September 9, 2026.

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