# The Framery — PD Measure & Lens Scanner

> Measure PD and scan glasses for prescription details at home. (iPhone/iPad app by 1-800 CONTACTS, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-framery/id1153638659 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [1-800 CONTACTS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/362333049)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 11,241 App Store ratings · 222 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 137 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-framery/id1153638659/reviews.md

## What is The Framery?

The easiest way to measure your pupillary distance (PD) and get your glasses prescription, right from your iPhone.

Ready to buy glasses online but missing a measurement or two? The Framery is your glasses toolkit. Measure your PD, scan your lenses for your full Rx, and shop with confidence. No appointment, no waiting room, no runaround.

MEASURE YOUR PUPILLARY DISTANCE (PD) — FREE
Your pupillary distance is the measurement between the centers of your pupils. It's what aligns your prescription lenses to your eyes, and it's almost never included on your prescription.

The Framery measures your pupillary distance in under 60 seconds. All you need is your iPhone and any credit card-sized card. No ruler, no mirror, no hassle.
Get your PD. Get your glasses. Done.

SCAN YOUR LENSES. GET YOUR FULL GLASSES PRESCRIPTION.
Can't find your glasses prescription? No need to call your doctor.

The Framery's Lens Scanner reads your prescription details directly from the lenses in your current glasses. Sphere, cylinder, axis, and pupillary distance. Your complete glasses Rx in 2 to 5 minutes.

All you need is your iPhone, a flat computer screen (12 to 27 inches), your current glasses, and any credit card-sized card.

Happy with your current prescription? Now you can reorder without the hassle.

YOUR NEXT PAIR OF GLASSES STARTS HERE
Once you have your PD and prescription, you're ready to shop The Framery's full collection. Hundreds of frames, fair prices, and a virtual try-on so you can find your perfect pair before you buy.

WHY THE FRAMERY APP

 - Free pupillary distance measurement in under 60 seconds
 - Glasses prescription scan with full Rx in 2 to 5 minutes
 - Shop hundreds of frames after you measure
 - Works with any credit card-sized card
 - Clinically tested accuracy (ANSI-80.17: Rx within 0.25D, PD within 2mm)
 - FDA, CE & TGA listed

IS THE LENS SCANNER RIGHT FOR YOU?
Designed for adults 18+ with a stable single vision prescription between -6.00 and +3.00 and cylinder up to -2.50.

Not recommended for multifocal, bifocal, or progressive lenses, prescriptions with prism correction, or anyone with a condition affecting eye health. When in doubt, check with your doctor.

We respect your privacy. Full policy at glasseson.com/privacy

The Framery (formerly GlassesOn) is a registered Class 1 Exempt Medical Device (FDA), CE self-declared Class 1 (EU), and registered Class 1 Medical Device (TGA). The Framery does not provide medical advice and does not replace a comprehensive eye exam. We recommend visiting your eye doctor regularly.

## Key features

- Measure PD quickly
- Scan glasses for Rx values
- Extract Sphere, Cylinder, and Axis
- Clinically tested accuracy
- User-friendly guided flow
- Free PD measurement
- Free glasses scan

## What do users think of The Framery?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Clear instructions
- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Useful for ordering glasses online

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent results
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with credit card scanning
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices/monitors
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes during use

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to scan glasses properly
- Difficulty getting the card/dots to register correctly

**Most requested features**

- Option to measure each eye separately
- Ability to save/export measurement results
- More user-friendly interface for older users

## Recent user reviews (10 of 222)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-framery/id1153638659/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Frame scanning tool times out

*2026-08-15, version 6.4.2*

Frame scanning tool times out. Cannot complete the process.

### 1/5 — Extremely frustrating

*2026-08-14, version 6.4.2*

After a half hour of struggling to get my lenses lined up perfectly, the app tells me my prescription is out of scope.

### 1/5 — Concept great. Results no.

*2026-08-05, version 6.4.2*

Constantly needs to restart due to lost connection to computer. Doesn’t want my lens to be scanned without me paying

### 1/5 — First review I’ve left in 5 years.

*2026-06-28, version 6.4.2*

No matter what I change, it keeps repeating the same instructions at me over and over again. Eventually it just bugs out and kicks me from the app.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-05-30, version 6.3.0*

Image is blurry when it looks just fine

### 1/5 — User Frustration

*2026-05-22, version 6.3.0*

This really doesn’t work well. Who knows how accurate the PD thing is (I don’t have the measurement from my doc), but it seemed at least within the same ballpark when I tried to measure manually. It was a horribly frustrating process, though. 

I tried the lens scanner to see how accurate that was for comparison. It made me restart soooooo many times, and when I finally got through it all and it was calculating, it said there was an error and that I’d need to restart. It had already been 30 minutes at that point, so I gave up. 

The process was physically difficult for me, and I’m relatively able bodied, and my prescription is pretty mild. I can’t imagine how others would do this, especially those who can’t see without their glasses.

### 1/5 — Multiple issues

*2026-05-10, version 6.3.0*

First, the app forces me to measure my PD when I only need to measure glasses. If I have 10 pairs of glasses to check (2 times each to reduce errors), I am forced to measure my PD 20 times, even though I know it perfectly fine. There is no way to skip the PD. Second, I am already extending my arm as far as I can but the app keeps insisting that I move my glasses closer to the monitor... Closer! Closer!! Closer!!! Sorry, my arm isn't made of rubber, it doesn't stretch to an infinite length. Third, on certain glasses it just goes into an infinite cycle of "something went wrong". And repeats the instructions, as if it is my fault that something went wrong. On those glasses that it does measure, there is usually a small error, but I guess it's unavoidable, due to the limitations of the method.

### 1/5 — DID NOT WORK!

*2026-04-08, version 6.2.0*

Bro I was at the results page and it kept saying oops lost connection or something like that and then it took forever to give results and ended not giving

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-04-06, version 6.2.0*

Terrible app! Very glitchy would have me scan the card on my computer screen not even be done reading it tell me to take my glasses off then go back to telling me to scan my computer screen again. Finally got through the first test started to analyze it for 60 seconds moved me to the second test something “went wrong” hit the back option in the corner then froze on the analyzing screen again had to restart. Did that multiple times will just call my eye doctor and get my prescription instead of trying to do this again. Thank God it was a free app and it only wasted my time and not my money.

### 1/5 — 0 Stars!!!!!

*2026-03-19, version 6.2.0*

If I could give zero stars I would. First I’ll start off by saying that I couldn’t even get past the card scanning thing and then on top of that, after using the site, I started getting random viruses on my computer. Don’t waste your time just go to an actual scanning machine at an eye doctor or something!

## Frequently asked questions about The Framery

### What does The Framery app do?

The Framery app allows users to measure their pupillary distance (PD) and scan their current glasses to extract key prescription lens parameters. This information is useful for purchasing glasses online.

### What are the key features of The Framery app?

Key features include free PD measurement, free glasses scanning to extract prescription details like Sphere, Cylinder, and Axis, a fast and user-friendly guided flow, and clinically tested accuracy. It is FDA, CE, and TGA listed.

### How much does The Framery app cost?

The Framery app is free to use for both PD measurement and scanning eligible glasses details. There are no costs associated with using these core features.

### What do I need to use The Framery app?

To measure PD, you need any standard magnetic card. To extract glasses parameters, you need a flat computer screen (12"-27"), your current pair of glasses, and any standard magnetic card.

### Who is The Framery app suitable for?

The app is best suited for healthy adults (18+) with stable, single-vision prescriptions between -6.00 and +3.00, and cylinder up to -2.50. It is not recommended for users with multifocal, bifocal, progressive lenses, prism, high powers, or certain medical conditions affecting vision.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4.2 — 2026-06-19

Performance enhancements and bug clean up

### 6.3.0 — 2026-04-17

A few under-the-hood improvements.

### 6.2.0 — 2026-03-18

The latest version of The Framery app is here to make getting your prescription details from your glasses super easy!

Lots of people, like you, rely on this app to help them buy new glasses. Now, you can create a free account with The Framery to save your prescription and PD, so you’ll always have everything you need when you’re ready to get a new pair. Plus, you can attach the prescription to any pending orders with The Framery, which helps us get to building your glasses sooner, so we can get them to you more quickly!

### 6.1.1 — 2026-03-04

We’re still working on making it easier for you to find the eyewear that helps you see your best. Here’s what’s new:
 - Bug fixes, fewer crashes, and support for the newest iPhone models.

Our goal is straightforward: make it easier to get your prescription details so you can get the eyewear you need to see clearly. We’ll be rolling out more helpful updates soon!

### 6.1.0 — 2026-02-19

We’re still working on making it easier for you to find the eyewear that helps you see your best. Here’s what’s new:
 - Bug fixes, fewer crashes, and support for the newest iPhone models.

Our goal is straightforward: make it easier to get your prescription details so you can get the eyewear you need to see clearly. We’ll be rolling out more helpful updates soon!

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