Multifocal Lens Analyzer vs Star Walk 2 Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Multifocal Lens Analyzer
This application assists vision science professionals in measuring visual acuity defocus curves for multifocal lenses. It offers basic features for free and advanced functionalities through a pro subscription, enhancing clinical practice and research.
- Visual Acuity Defocus Curves
- Defocus Lens Range Selection
- Snellen Optotypes
- Contrast Sensitivity Defocus Curve
- Historical Database Storage
- Data Export to .CSV
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THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL APP BASED ON EVIDENCE JUST FOR PROFESSIONALS IN VISION SCIENCES The most popular method in clinical practice for evaluating the visual performance through the field with a Multifocal Intraocular Lens or a Multifocal Contact Lens is the Visual Acuity Defocus Curve. This application allows you to measure Defocus Curves with several advantages versus conventional charts. The application is based on a Freemium model, just downloading the App you will have access to the following options: 1.- Visual Acuity Defocus Curves 2.- Two possible distances (2 m and 4 m), 3.- Selecting a range of possible Defocus Lenses from +5.00 D to -5.00 D 4.- Snellen optotypes. BEFORE DOWNLOADING ON IPHONE YOU SHOULD KNOW: The functionalities differ depending on the installation on an iPad or iPhone: 1.- You need an iPad for conducting the Defocus Curve measurement 2.- If you install the MLA in an iPhone this only serves as a remote control, you will still need an iPad to measure the Defocus Curve 3.- You can access to more information about the procedure at: https://defocuscurve.com/en/testing-defocus-curve A PRO version is also included with several options such as: 5.- Contrast Sensitivity Defocus Curve 6.- Optional steps of +/- 0.25D around de 0D step 7.- Sloan Optotypes (ETDRS) 8.- Auto-calculation of Sphere with Rx, Defocus and Distance 9.- Remote Control with another IOS device 10.- Historical Database to Store Defocus Curves 11.- Assign Defocus Curves to several Protocols (MIOLs or MCLs) 12.- Store Additional information (pupil, Rx, month, etc) 13.- Export Data to .CSV 14.- Calibrated considering several iPad models or the possibility of a personalized calibration. 15.- Area under the defocus curve calculation. INFORMATION ABOUT PRO SUBSCRIPTION The Multifocal Lens Analyzer is a freemium app. If you want to access to all the services you have to buy a PRO auto-subscription for 49.99€ (prices can vary between countries) for a period of 1 year. The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You can find our terms and privacy policy at https://www.defocuscurve.com/en/2-documentation/25-terms-conditions SUPPORT AND QUESTIONS You can access our webpage www.defocuscurve.com to view all the research validation papers or the authors that have used the App in their research. You can also join our community in order to ask any question or to receive support: www.facebook.com/groups/qvisionacademy/
Star Walk 2 Plus
Explore the cosmos with a real-time sky map. Point your device to identify stars, planets, and constellations. Discover celestial events and learn about the universe with detailed information and 3D models.
- Real-time sky map
- 3D constellation models
- Time machine feature
- Deep sky object identification
- Augmented reality mode
- Celestial event tracking
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Star Walk 2 Plus is an exquisite stargazing app that enables you to explore the sky through the screen of your device. Make an effortless journey through thousands of stars, planets and constellations. All you have to do is point your device to the sky! ⁕BEST OF 2014: The next generation of the best-selling Star Walk, winner of Apple Design Award, used by over 10 million people⁕ The app uses your device’s sensors and the GPS to determine the exact position of stars, planets, constellations and other objects in the sky. “She’s a beauty.”- The Next Web “Star Walk 2 is a terrific introduction to astronomy for young and old. It’s also handy for serious stargazers for observing planning.” - TUAW “Star Walk 2 is visually stunning.” - PCmag “This is a very beautiful and unusual application that turns your phone into a real planetarium.” - Free apps for me “For those who enjoy the original app, Star Walk 2 is worth the upgrade — the interface is gorgeous. Anyone with even a passing interest in astronomy should grab Star Walk 2.” - iLounge “It is worth every penny.” - PadGadget Star Walk 2 Plus in travel & tourism industry: ‘Rapa Nui Stargazing’ based on Easter Island uses the app for sky observations during its astronomical tours. ‘Nakai Resorts Group’ in the Maldives uses the app during astronomy meetings. Main features: ◆ Map of the sky in real time ◆ 3D models of constellations and other sky objects ◆ “Time machine” ◆ Deep sky objects ◆ Rich info about celestial bodies and sky events ◆ The sky at different wavelengths ◆ Augmented reality mode ◆ "What's new" section with the latest astronomical news ◆ "Visible Tonight" section ► Star Walk 2 Plus shows the real-time map of the sky on your screen in whatever direction you are pointing the device (the Star spotter feature). As you point your device towards the sky, the star map follows your motions using the built-in gyroscope to match the map on your screen to the stars seen from your location. ► What's up in the sky tonight? Open the "Visible Tonight" section and learn about the upcoming astronomical events and celestial objects that will be visible from your location. ► Be aware of the latest news from the world of space and astronomy. The app's "What's new" section will tell you about the most outstanding celestial events in time. ► Create shortcuts to take your stargazing experience to a whole new level. Go to the "Visible Tonight" section and add the shortcut to Siri. Next time when you want to access the list of astronomy events for your location, ask Siri and get it quicker than ever. ► Touching a clock-face icon at the upper-right corner of the screen allows you to select any date and time and watch the sky of different periods. ► Get a deeper understanding of the constellation`s scale and place in the night sky. Enjoy observing wonderful 3D models of constellations, turn them upside down, read their stories. ► Find and study deep sky objects such as meteor showers, planetary nebulae, star clusters, etc. The app is ad-supported and contains In-App Purchases. If you want to use the app without ads, download the paid Star Walk 2 app or remove ads from Star Walk 2 Plus with a special In-App Purchase. Star Walk 2 Plus offers an optional subscription that gives you access to all additional content and removes ads from the app. It is an auto-renewable subscription with one week free trial. At the end of each subscription duration (1 month), the subscription will automatically renew until you choose to cancel it. Users can manage their subscriptions in their account settings on the App Store. Privacy policy: http://vitotechnology.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of use: http://vitotechnology.com/terms-of-use.html Start your best stargazing experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Star Walk 2 Plus at 4.6 against Multifocal Lens Analyzer's 3.0. Star Walk 2 Plus also leads on ratings volume (96K vs 1). Multifocal Lens Analyzer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Multifocal Lens Analyzer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $45.99 per year and Star Walk 2 Plus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Star Walk 2 Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Walk 2 Plus has 96K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Multifocal Lens Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, Star Walk 2 Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multifocal Lens Analyzer | Star Walk 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (96K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 96K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 373 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qvision, Departamento de Oftalmología | Vito Technology Inc. |
Customer experience
Multifocal Lens Analyzer
Star Walk 2 Plus
Bugs and requests
Multifocal Lens Analyzer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Star Walk 2 Plus
Reported bugs
4 issues- Compass and location tracking issues
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Purchased upgrades not syncing across devices
- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add more detailed information about stars and constellations
- Improve widget functionality and visibility of planets/satellites
- Implement a dark mode for better visibility at night
- Allow customization of the display and overlay options
- Enhance the augmented reality experience
In-app purchases
Multifocal Lens Analyzer
- Pro$45.991 Year
Star Walk 2 Plus
- StarWalk2 Ads+ Monthly Premium7 Days trial2 variants$0.991 Month
- StarWalk2 Ads+ Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- StarWalk2 Ads+ Yearly Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Year
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- StarWalk2 Ads+ Yearly Premium$5.991 Year
- Discover Solar System Objects$0.99
- Satellite Tracker in the Sky$0.99
- Night Sky View: without Ads$2.99
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- Night Sky Map: Limited Offer$5.99
- Night Sky View: No Ads$8.99
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