Comparison

NEForm vs COA Vision

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

Head to head
About

NEForm

This native iOS application streamlines eSource data collection for studies, supporting both eCRFs and ePROs. It converts complex protocols into user-friendly formats with secure, offline capabilities and real-time validation.

Highlights
  • eSource data collection
  • ePRO and eCRF support
  • Offline operation
  • Real-time validation and audit trails
  • Role-based permissions
  • Secure data capture
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Smart eSource Data Collection with NEForm Get cleaner data faster without disruptions using out fully native, innovative application for iOS. NEForm supports study eSource data capture and ePRO all on one platform. Using our technology, we can convert complex protocols into user-friendly formats. Our design system allows us to mimic existing forms, making integration with existing systems quick and painless. Despite our agile development cycle, we don't sacrifice data security or reliability. *ePRO* - Collect PROs on-site or from patients' personal mobile devices with our fast and secure app deployment and authentication. - Intuitive and user-friendly data entry interface. - Simple synchronization process for data upload and download - Data collected within the app is protected with highest security - All user interactions are recorded with a timestamp *eCRFs* - No reliance on internet connection to operate: virtually no delays on page turns and app responses within a CRF - Records audit trails with real-time validation and edit checks - Supports role-based permissions - Users can create and resolve queries within the app - Monitor real-time subject enrollment and adverse event data from report website - Eliminates the need for double data entry

About

COA Vision

This app promotes the optometry profession and advocates for quality eye healthcare for Californians. It serves as a resource for professionals and the public.

Highlights
  • Promotes optometry profession
  • Advocates for eye healthcare
  • Resource for Californians
  • Professional development
Features
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The California Optometric Association (COA) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the profession of optometry to assure quality healthcare for all Californians.

Screenshots

NEForm2 screens
COA Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: COA Vision at 70 against NEForm's 4. NEForm's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NEForm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: COA Vision has 70 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NEForm ships an update every 5 weeks, COA Vision every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NEForm versus COA Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEFormCOA Vision
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (70 ratings)
Number of ratings470 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB86 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNew England Survey Systems, incCalifornia Optometric Association

Customer experience

NEForm

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

COA Vision

All ratings70 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%

In-app purchases

None

NEForm

No in-app purchases

None

COA Vision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NEForm free?
NEForm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COA Vision free?
COA Vision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NEForm or COA Vision?
NEForm is rated higher. NEForm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while COA Vision averages 4.8 from 70 ratings.
Do NEForm or COA Vision have ads?
Neither NEForm nor COA Vision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NEForm or COA Vision?
NEForm ships an update every 5 weeks, and COA Vision every 2 months. Most recently, NEForm was updated on September 8, 2026 and COA Vision on August 28, 2026.

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