# Smart Optometry vs My Varilux®

The clearest difference is rating: My Varilux® at 5.0 against Smart Optometry's 4.4. My Varilux® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Smart Optometry's advantage is ratings volume (529 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Optometry sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. My Varilux® asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Varilux® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Optometry has 529 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Optometry ships an update every 4 months, My Varilux® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Optometry | My Varilux® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-optometry/id1053891266/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-varilux/id1671132055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **529** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hundred Vision d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053891265) | [ESSILOR](https://appshunter.io/developer/408699039) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Optometry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-optometry/id1053891266)

This app offers eye care professionals a suite of 15 interactive and precise digital eye exams for patient screening and testing. It simplifies the examination process with clear guidelines, fast execution, and automated calculations, supporting a more efficient and accurate diagnostic workflow.

**Highlights:** 15 interactive digital eye exams, Automated calculation and diagnosis, Multi-language support, Vertex and visual acuity calculators, Simple and fast user interface, Precise and reliable results

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Visual Acuity + Test | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red Desaturation Test | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Smart Optometry PRO | $9.99 | one-time |
| PRO Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent product
- 👍 Beautifully designed
- 👍 Highly accurate results
- 👍 Super easy to use
- 👍 Masterfully engineered

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App does not open
- 🐛 App stops working
- 🐛 Requires payment for tests
- 🐛 App is full of ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App closes automatically after login
- App stops working after update
- Tests demand payment for Pro version
- Visual acuity unit converter plus button not working

**Requested features**

- Update visual acuity unit converter plus button
- Add inches option for measurement
- Provide explanations for test procedures and expected results
- Make Arabic language available
- Allow calibration of acuity test for different distances


### My Varilux®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-varilux/id1671132055)

This application assists Eye Care Professionals with lens measurement. It requires contact with a local representative for access. Designed for professional use in optometry.

**Highlights:** Lens measurement tool, Professional eye care application, Requires representative contact for access, iPad compatible

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Optometry free?

Smart Optometry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Varilux® free?

My Varilux® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Optometry or My Varilux®?

My Varilux® is rated higher. Smart Optometry averages 4.4 out of 5 from 529 ratings, while My Varilux® averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Optometry or My Varilux® have ads?

Neither Smart Optometry nor My Varilux® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Optometry or My Varilux®?

Smart Optometry ships an update every 4 months, and My Varilux® every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Optometry was updated on November 2, 2026 and My Varilux® on November 3, 2026.

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