Comparison

StairClimbs vs Opthy

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

Head to head
About

StairClimbs

This app tracks your daily floor climbs with a visual progress meter to help you reach your goals. It also includes a timer feature for timed challenges. Compatibility is limited to devices with specific motion processors.

Highlights
  • Tracks floors climbed
  • Visual progress meter
  • Daily goal setting
  • Timer for challenges
  • Motion processor compatibility
Features
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Designed with simplicity in mind, StairClimbs tracks the number of floors you’ve climbed in a day. The visual progress meter gives a clear representation of how close you are to reaching your daily stair-climbing goal. Like to climb against time? Take advantage of the timer feature and race against the clock. ***Compatibility Note*** StairClimbs will only work on devices containing the M7, M8, M9, or M10 motion processor and barometer. The combination of these features can only be found in iPhone 6 and newer devices. StairClimbs will not work on iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone SE, or older devices.

About

Opthy

Measure your Pupillary Distance (PD) accurately with this app, leveraging advanced technology for personalized glasses fitting. It transforms your iPhone into a measurement device, enabling confident online prescription glasses purchases.

Highlights
  • Contactless PD measurement
  • Quick IPD for far vision
  • Order prescription glasses online
  • iPhone 3D body scanner
  • Personalized fit for glasses
Features
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Pupillary Distance: The key to your perfect glasses. Discover Opthy, powered by global eyewear expert EssilorLuxottica. Get your Pupillary Distance just right with Opthy, the solution backed by EssilorLuxottica’s eyewear experts. Swiftly measure your Pupillary Distance (PD) with a few clicks, so you can find a comfortable and personalized fit for your perfect glasses. Moreover, experience the cutting-edge capability of turning your iPhone into a 3D body scanner and measurement device for purchasing prescription Rx glasses online with Opthy. Key Features: • Advanced contactless tool for PD measurements: Opthy's cutting-edge technology specializes in swiftly capturing Pupillary Distance (PD) measurement, revolutionizing the conventional process. • Quick IPD measurements for far focal lengths: Opthy offers quick Interpupillary Distance (IPD) measurements for far vision, allowing you to find a comfortable viewing experience for distant distances. • Order online prescription glasses with confidence: Opthy empowers you to confidently order prescription glasses online, knowing that you obtained personalized measurements for achieving a comfortable fit. About Pupillary Distance: Pupillary Distance is the distance between the center of your pupils, measured in millimeters. An average PD measurement is about 63mm. This crucial metric is essential when buying glasses, as it indicates the specific lens area you look through, helping you to achieve optimal comfort and clarity in your visual experience. Swift and User-friendly: Opthy has streamlined the process for you. All you need is your iPhone; the Opthy app will walk you through the quick and seamless scan. Once done, you'll receive the all-important Pupillary Distance measurement. Suitable for Everyone: Whether you wear glasses or not, Opthy caters to all adult users. It provides personalized Pupillary Distance measurements for compatible prescriptions. Prescription Compatibility: Opthy is compatible with single-vision prescription lenses between -5D and +5D. Please note that it is unsuitable for higher-powered prescriptions, bifocals, progressives, or multifocals. Professional in-person PD measurements are recommended for achieving the best fit and visual experience for individuals requiring more complex prescriptions. Age Restriction: For user safety, Opthy is not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. EssilorLuxottica prioritizes the well-being of our users and adheres to age-appropriate guidelines. Experience Cutting-edge Technology: Opthy harnesses cutting-edge technology to enhance your eyewear selection process. Its innovative approach to measuring Pupillary Distance (PD) empowers you with your personal PD so you can make confident decisions when purchasing glasses or adjusting your virtual reality (VR) headset.

Screenshots

StairClimbs3 screens
Opthy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Opthy at 4.5 against StairClimbs's 2.9. Opthy also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). StairClimbs's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

Opthy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opthy has 2.9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of StairClimbs's written reviews are positive against 13% of Opthy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StairClimbs ships an update every 5 months, Opthy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StairClimbs versus Opthy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStairClimbsOpthy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (10 ratings)4.5 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better13.2% of reviews
Number of ratings102.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB217 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJustin JemisonLuxottica Group SPA

Customer experience

StairClimbs

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

Opthy

All ratings2,938 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative80.8%

Bugs and requests

StairClimbs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Opthy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Face not detected despite proper lighting
  • Incompatible with certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Voice guidance for instructions
  • Progress indicator during measurement
  • Ability to save and view past measurements

In-app purchases

None

StairClimbs

No in-app purchases

None

Opthy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StairClimbs free?
StairClimbs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Opthy free?
Opthy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StairClimbs or Opthy?
Opthy is rated higher. StairClimbs averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Opthy averages 4.5 from 2.9K ratings.
Do StairClimbs or Opthy have ads?
Neither StairClimbs nor Opthy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StairClimbs or Opthy?
StairClimbs ships an update every 5 months, and Opthy monthly. Most recently, StairClimbs was updated on October 7, 2026 and Opthy on October 19, 2026.

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