Comparison

VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) vs Eye Charts

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

Head to head
About

VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity)

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VisionC is the first ETDRS chart completely configurable to be presented at any distance from 20 cm to 400 cm (1 cm step) and for any Contrast from 0 to 100% (1% step). It is the only one that allows you to control de luminance of the background and the optotype with a low-cost external luminance meter. You can use PicoDisplay App and Pico (Palette) device for this purpose. The visual acuity with the ETDRS is usually measured at three distances (far, intermediate and near) but research studies sometimes differ in the specific distance for each one of the categories. With VisionC you can select the specific distance for each one of these three configurations in such a way you can rapidly access to the specific distance you desire. The App comes with a different set of letters in order to avoid memorization. Therefore either letters for distance, intermediate and near or right, left and both eyes differ to prevent memorization. You can join our community in order to ask any question or to receive support: www.facebook.com/groups/qvisionacademy/

About

Eye Charts

Measure and track distant vision with optically precise optotypes. Supports various eye chart types and custom test distances. Useful for early detection of vision issues and monitoring progression.

Highlights
  • Optically precise optotypes
  • Multiple eye chart types (Snellen, Tumbling E, Landolt C, ETDRS, HOTV, Numbers, Shapes)
  • Customizable test distances (meters and feet)
  • Mirror and Bluetooth keyboard testing modes
  • Manual and auto-scoring test modes
  • Visual acuity progression tracking
  • LogMAR scoring
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Eye Charts is a vision testing app independently proven most accurate in a peer-reviewed study (JAMA Ophthalmology). Trusted by parents and clinicians to check, record, and track children's vision since 2018. Early detection of myopia allows you to take preventive action, seek medical advice promptly, and prevent pseudomyopia from worsening into myopia or stop nearsightedness from deteriorating further. INDEPENDENTLY EVALUATED ACCURACY Eye Charts was previously published as Visual Acuity Charts and was independently evaluated in a peer-reviewed study published in JAMA Ophthalmology (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7809609/). MORE THAN A DIGITAL EYE CHART Unlike paper charts that can fade, warp, or become memorized, Eye Charts presents randomized optotypes for each test. This helps reduce variability when repeating measurements over time. Choose from: • Snellen • ETDRS • Landolt C • Tumbling E • HOTV • Numbers • Shapes Charts use LogMAR-based sizing and support multiple visual acuity notations, including: • Fraction • LogMAR • MAR • Decimal • VAS FLEXIBLE TESTING Test at different distances to suit small rooms, hallways, clinics, schools, or other available spaces. Eye Charts is self-illuminated on iPhone and iPad, so chart visibility is less dependent on ambient room lighting. Screen brightness can be adjusted, including for longer testing distances such as 6 metres. THREE WAYS TO TEST 1. Doctor and patient — in a clinic or at home 2. Self-test with a mirror — wear an eye patch; the effective testing distance is doubled 3. Self-test with a Bluetooth keyboard — from a few meters away SEE TRENDS, NOT JUST SNAPSHOTS Record test results for individual subjects and visualize changes over time with simple graphs. This makes it easier to notice: • Gradual changes in visual acuity • Stability following an intervention • Differences between visits or repeated tests For parents, this provides a convenient way to monitor a child's visual acuity over time. For healthcare professionals, it provides a practical record for routine screening and follow-up. IMPORTANT MEDICAL NOTICE Eye Charts is a visual acuity screening and measurement tool. It does not replace an examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. It does not diagnose eye conditions such as strabismus, esotropia, exotropia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. Regular professional eye examinations are recommended, and you should seek professional medical advice if you notice changes in vision.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Eye Charts at $4.99 against VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity)'s $79.99. Eye Charts also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity)'s advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) costs $79.99 and Eye Charts $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) ships an update every 8 months, Eye Charts every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) versus Eye Charts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity)Eye Charts
Price$79.99$4.99 — better
Rating—3.5 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—67.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperQvision, Departamento de Oftalmologíazijian huang

In-app purchases

None

VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity)

No in-app purchases

None

Eye Charts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) free?
VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) costs $79.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eye Charts free?
Eye Charts costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) or Eye Charts have ads?
Neither VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) nor Eye Charts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) or Eye Charts?
VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) ships an update every 8 months, and Eye Charts every 2 months. Most recently, VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) was updated on October 26, 2026 and Eye Charts on October 26, 2026.

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