# Virtual Vision Test — Renew your Rx from your phone!

> Renew expired vision prescriptions remotely via phone-based eye test. (iPhone/iPad app by Warby Parker Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-vision-test/id1209102842 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Warby Parker Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107693362)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 18,534 App Store ratings · 136 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-vision-test/id1209102842/reviews.md

## What is Virtual Vision Test?

Still seeing well out of your current glasses or contacts prescription, but now it's expired? Virtual Vision Test by Warby Parker lets you renew it from home in 10 minutes using just your phone! And it starts at just $15.

*Pricing*
- You’ll only be charged if we can renew your prescription
- You’ll hear back from our doctors within 48 hours. If the doctor renews your prescription, you’ll pay just $15. For multiple prescriptions you'll pay $25.
- If they cannot renew your prescription and instead recommend you get an in-person, comprehensive eye exam, you will not be charged.

*Eligibility*
To use Virtual Vision Test, you must meet eligibility requirements set by state regulations and our doctors. Virtual Vision Test is great for anyone who:
- Is between 18 and 65 years old
- Does not live in one of the following states: AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, NV, NJ, NM, ND, RI, SC, SD, VA, WA, WV
- Has a single-vision distance Rx (not readers or progressives)
- Has no eye health concerns or symptoms
- Sees well with their current glasses or contacts

How it works!

It’s as simple as reading the eye chart at the doctor’s office—but on your phone. You just need your eyeballs, your glasses or contacts, and your phone.
1. We’ll guide you through a simple (but thorough) eligibility quiz to make sure the app is a good fit for you.
2. If you’re eligible, the app takes you through an equally simple vision test. You'll need to complete it in a quiet, well-lit spot where you have about 10 feet of space.
3. In about 48 hours, an eye doctor will assess your results. If they determine that you're still seeing well out of your current prescription, then the doctor may renew it and you'll pay the $15, or more, if you have multiple prescriptions.

FYI: Virtual Vision Test by Warby Parker is not a comprehensive eye exam and it isn’t meant to replace visits to your eye doctor. It’s important to get your eye health examined periodically, even if you aren’t experiencing any vision problems, so please follow the advice of your doctor. Good to keep those peepers in check.

## Key features

- Prescription renewal
- Phone-based vision test
- Eligibility quiz
- Doctor assessment
- Remote renewal

## What do users think of Virtual Vision Test?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy, fast and inexpensive vision test
- 👍 Convenient, effortless experience
- 👍 Great customer service
- 🚀 Straightforward, one-step process
- 👍 Fantastic app for an eye exam

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy, frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🚫 Location restrictions, not available in all areas
- 🚫 Ineligible for certain prescriptions (bifocals, progressive)
- 🚫 Doesn't work with certain devices (iPad, older iPhones)
- 🚫 Misleading, glorified doctor referral app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent recalibration issues, distance detection problems
- App crashes and loses progress
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Prescription review/approval delays

**Most requested features**

- Allow use for bifocal/progressive prescriptions
- Improve device compatibility
- Add more communication/status updates
- Provide clearer eligibility information upfront

## Recent user reviews (10 of 136)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-vision-test/id1209102842/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super convenient

*2026-08-16, version 52.0.0*

Fast and easy - the at-home option was perfect for my busy schedule and allowed me to plan around my own convenience. Will be recommending to my co workers!

### 1/5 — Did not move

*2026-08-03, version 52.0.0*

Had to retake it 3x bc the thing said I moved. I did not move.

### 5/5 — Easy and quick

*2026-07-23, version 52.0.0*

So easy and quick. This is a great tool when you need a rx quick!!

### 1/5 — Terrible experience

*2026-07-14, version 52.0.0*

They sent me the wrong prescription despite multiple emails back and forth. Use another service.

### 1/5 — Distance

*2026-07-10, version 52.0.0*

The app has zero clue how far away you actually are. Even when I finally completed it. I still had to make an account and then take the test all over again. Frustrating is an understatement.

### 5/5 — Fantastic Service

*2026-07-06, version 52.0.0*

This service is so convenient, accurate, and affordable.

### 1/5 — useless app fake ratings

*2026-06-23, version 52.0.0*

this is a useless app that clearly has fake rating. first off i couldn’t even use it bc it says “not available in my region” well im in the US where warby parker is so why even have it if its only for certain regional markets? at least clearly state that. but it turns out that actually saved me time lol because after reading some of the reviews, THEY DONT EVEN TELL YOU YOUR RX NOT EVEN A ROUGH APPROXIMATION, it just goes directly to their ppl and then u have to wait to hear back which ppl in the reviews r saying they never even heard back but even if you do, you know damn well it’s going to be with a sales pitch 🙄 i just want a rough idea of where my vision is at, not this corporate BS!! and the 5 star rating is 100% FAKE!!! even the REAL visual acuity test apps have around 2.5-3.5 stars because they’re not super accurate and at least the one i tried requires a second person but still at least they actually DO what they ADVERTISE, UNLIKE THIS ONE! should’ve known it was garbage as soon as i saw it was by warby parker smh

### 1/5 — Ms F

*2026-06-11, version 52.0.0*

VERY bad experience. After initial test the voice said “great!”.  Then nothing… so started all over.  Second time kicked me out of the app after the test, and third time was “oh, looks like you moved quite a bit!”  Ugh 🙄. So I tried 4th time… nope. Annoyed, want my time back.

### 5/5 — Simple beauty

*2026-03-04, version 51.0.0*

Incredibly simple and elegant process to renew a prescription. Saved me at least 2 hours and took only 5 minutes sitting in my living room.

### 1/5 — Why is this only on iPhone

*2026-02-10, version 51.0.0*

Upsetting

## Frequently asked questions about Virtual Vision Test

### What does the Virtual Vision Test app do?

This app allows you to renew your expired eyeglasses or contact lens prescription from your phone. It guides you through a vision test, and an eye doctor reviews your results to determine if your prescription can be renewed.

### How much does it cost to use the Virtual Vision Test app?

You will only be charged if your prescription is renewed. The cost starts at $15 for a single prescription renewal. If multiple prescriptions are renewed, the cost is $25. If the doctor cannot renew your prescription and recommends an in-person exam, you will not be charged.

### Who is eligible to use the Virtual Vision Test app?

Eligibility requires you to be between 18 and 65 years old, have a single-vision distance prescription, see well with your current prescription, and have no eye health concerns. Certain states are excluded, and you must meet state regulations and doctor requirements.

### Is this app a replacement for a comprehensive eye exam?

No, this app is not a comprehensive eye exam and is not meant to replace visits to your eye doctor. It is important to have your eye health examined periodically, even if you have no vision problems.

### How long does the vision test take?

The vision test itself can be completed in about 10 minutes. After the test, you will hear back from the doctor within 48 hours regarding your prescription renewal.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 52.0.0 — 2026-06-08

Bug fixes and under the hood improvements

### 51.0.0 — 2025-11-05

Bug fixes and under the hood improvements

### 50.0.0 — 2025-08-28

Bug fixes and under the hood improvements

### 49.0.0 — 2025-07-17

Bug fixes and under the hood improvements

### 48.0.0 — 2025-03-14

Bug fixes and under the hood improvements

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