# Near and Far — Simple visual acuity eye chart

> iPad app for simple near and distance visual acuity screening. (iPhone/iPad app by John Lamb.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-and-far/id1326500043 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Lamb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326500042)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $5.99
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-and-far/id1326500043/reviews.md

## What is Near and Far?

Near and Far is a simple near and distance visual acuity screening tool for near and distance visual acuity for iPad™.

The distance (far) test is based on a traditional Snellen chart. The distance test optotypes are of the Sloan type and are limited to the letters specified in the British Standard BS 4274-1:2003. They are designed to be read at 6 meters or 20 feet, but can be reversed for use with a mirror at 3 meters or 10 feet if necessary by left or right swiping the screen.
To toggle between 3 meters and 20 feet, tap on the size indicator on the lower right of the far test screen.
The letter combinations can be randomized by tapping on them. Potentially offensive letter combinations are filtered out.
The near vision test uses the N type chart and features three sets of text which can be cycled by tapping on the text. Either Helvetica or Times New Roman font can be displayed.
The test screens have been designed with minimal visible controls. There are no visible controls on the Near screen, and only "Smaller", "Larger" and Size controls on the "Far" screen. To return to the app home screen from any screens you swipe down.
Due to the size requirements for the text, Near and Far is an iPad only app. It is necessary to manually calibrate the app via the "Calibrate" screen, before the "Near" and "Far" buttons are enabled. Calibration is necessary due to variations in scaling for the various existing iPad models as well as unknown future models. Calibration is performed by measuring a test line on the calibration screen.
All features are enabled on the standard version. There are no In App Purchases and no advertisements.
Warning: Vision testing and diagnosis of vision disorders should be performed by appropriately qualified health professionals in an appropriate environment. It is the responsibility of the user of this app to ensure that it is correctly calibrated and suitable for the intended use.

## Key features

- Distance visual acuity test (Snellen chart)
- Near visual acuity test (N type chart)
- Customizable fonts (Helvetica, Times New Roman)
- Randomized letter combinations
- Manual calibration for accuracy
- iPad-only compatibility

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-and-far/id1326500043/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Take your eye chart with you

*2018-01-26*

It takes a couple of minutes to get used to the interface but the app does just what it says. Eye chart on an iPad for today's modern professional

## Frequently asked questions about Near and Far

### What is Near and Far?

Near and Far is an iPad application designed for simple visual acuity screening. It offers both distance (Snellen chart) and near vision (N type chart) tests with customizable options and requires manual calibration for accurate readings.

### How do I calibrate Near and Far?

To calibrate Near and Far, navigate to the 'Calibrate' screen and measure a test line as instructed. This step is crucial for ensuring accurate results due to variations in iPad screen scaling.

### Can Near and Far be used on an iPhone?

No, Near and Far is exclusively designed for iPad due to the specific size requirements for its text-based tests.

### Does Near and Far have ads?

No, Near and Far is ad-free. The application does not contain any advertisements.

### What is the price of Near and Far?

Near and Far is a paid application, available for purchase at $5.99.

### How often is Near and Far updated?

The latest version of Near and Far is 3.2.0, which was last updated on April 28, 2025. This indicates a consistent update schedule for the application.

### What age rating does Near and Far have?

Near and Far has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### What letters are used in the distance test?

The distance test in Near and Far uses Sloan type optotypes, limited to letters specified in the British Standard BS 4274-1:2003. Potentially offensive letter combinations are filtered out.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.2.0 — 2025-04-28

Minor compatibility updates.

### 3.0.1 — 2022-02-28

Minor bug fixes.

### 2.0.1 — 2019-01-10

The home and calibration screens have been simplified.
Now has a choice of Times New Roman or Helvetica font. (Some jurisdictions require TNR for statutory testing)
LogMAR measurements in addition to meters and feet.

### 1.0.4 — 2018-01-12

No release notes.

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