Comparison

KiRA vs myHEXplan

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

Head to head
About

KiRA

This medical device uses a Bluetooth LE inertial sensor to analyze knee joint kinematics and dynamic laxities. It provides real-time graphics and quantitative data to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of knee injuries, particularly for professional athletes. The app supports pre- and post-operative patient follow-up and rehabilitation.

Highlights
  • Knee laxity kinematic assessment
  • Quantitative Pivot-Shift test evaluation
  • Quantitative Lachman test evaluation
  • PDF export of test results
  • Pre and post-operative patient follow-up
  • Bluetooth LE inertial sensor support
Features
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KiRA (Kinematic Rapid Assessment) is a medical device for outpatient use. KiRA supports the analysis of knee joint kinematics and dynamic laxities using a Bluetooth LE inertial sensor. KiRA provides both real-time graphics and quantitative information about the examination. The diagnosis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury is a process that includes a set of complex information to be connected and often the most important choice is difficult to be carried out in the case of partial ligament injury. This is especially relevant and critical to professional athletes. KiRA represents a fundamental support to the clinical investigation as it allows to detect and assess the grade of suspected ACL lesion. All in three simple steps: - Connect to device - Start Test - Evaluate Results Moreover during the follow-up and rehabilitation phase KiRA represents a key tool for monitoring the functional recovery of the patient. FEATURES -Kinematic Assessment of knee laxity -Quantitative evaluation of the Pivot-Shift test for ACL lesion -Quantitative evaluation of the Lachman test for ACL lesion -PDF export of Test Results -Pre and Post operative Patient follow-up Visit our website for further information: http://www.smartkira.com/ KiRA is an Orthokey Italia srl product: http://www.orthokey.com/

About

myHEXplan

Features
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The myHEXplan app is designed for patients treated with the TL-HEX TrueLok Hexapod System™ external fixation device. The myHEXplan mobile app acts in addition with the standard treatment approach, to supports you from the first day after surgery, through device removal and all the treatment phases. All managed from your smartphone. Once you have loaded your prescription, you will be able to: - Access your struts adjustment prescription - Receive reminders of pin-site care and struts adjustments, and mark these activities as complete - Receive reminders of scheduled check-up visits with your physician or care team members - Access to educational materials about TL-HEX treatment - Receive insights on the treatment and some other useful features. Using the mobile app will also allow your surgeon to have a complete overview of your treatment. NOTES - Even if your physician has enabled the prescription in the myHEXplan mobile app for you, Orthofix recommends that you keep the printed copy of the prescription - Your smartphone needs to be connected to the internet to allow your myHEXplan mobile app to synchronize with your physician’s system - The myHEXplan system is not intended for the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. It is not intended to affect the structure or any function of the human body - The information visualized on the myHEXplan mobile app does not substitute for the scheduled check-up visits with your surgeon - Any changes on the paper treatment plan will be provided by the surgeon during the check-up visits - The myHEXplan mobile app is intended for patients age 17 and older - no in-app purchases - no advertisements - no data sharing with third-parties We value your feedback. If you would like to make a suggestion about how we can improve this app, please let us know at appsupport@orthofix.it ABOUT US Orthofix International N.V. is a diversified, global medical device company focused on improving patients’ lives by providing superior reconstructive and regenerative orthopedic and spine solutions to physicians worldwide. The company has four strategic business units that include BioStim, Biologics, Extremity Fixation and Spine Fixation.

Screenshots

KiRA4 screens
myHEXplan1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KiRA at every 2 months against myHEXplan's every 11 months. KiRA also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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

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

KiRA ships an update every 2 months, myHEXplan every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
KiRA versus myHEXplan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiRAmyHEXplan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB87 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOrthokey Italia s.r.l.Orthofix Srl

In-app purchases

None

KiRA

No in-app purchases

None

myHEXplan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KiRA free?
KiRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myHEXplan free?
myHEXplan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KiRA or myHEXplan have ads?
Neither KiRA nor myHEXplan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KiRA or myHEXplan?
KiRA ships an update every 2 months, and myHEXplan every 11 months. Most recently, KiRA was updated on October 8, 2026 and myHEXplan on October 8, 2026.

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