MRF Glaucoma Lite vs Chart2020 Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MRF Glaucoma Lite
This app allows patients, doctors, and researchers to test visual fields for conditions like glaucoma. It detects abnormalities centrally and peripherally, offering various test modules and longitudinal comparison of results.
- Full visual field testing
- Macular region testing
- Screening test
- Longitudinal comparison
- Data export
- Online result portal
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** This version allows maximum number of field saves to 8 times. This version has limited functionality and for demonstration purpose. ******* Melbourne Rapid Fields (MRF) is designed to be used by patients, doctors and researchers to test users' visual field. Problems in the visual field occurs in eye conditions such as glaucoma, retinal disease and other optic neuropathies, as well as in neurological conditions (stroke, MS). MRF Glaucoma has been designed to detect abnormalities in the visual field both centrally and in the periphery (up to 30 degrees from central fixation point). MRF is a TGA (Aus) registered Perimeter. MRF Glaucoma is at present designed to be used only by clinicians (ophthalmologist, optometrists) or vision researchers or by patients under the direct guidance of the aforementioned professionals. The use of the software by patients without the guidance of clinicians or vision researcher is not supported. This software is not to be used for self diagnosis vision conditions. It is not a substitute for formal eye testing by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. Modules within the MRF Glaucoma application include: 1. Full threshold test for entire visual field up to 30 degree from fixation. (average test time 3-4 minutes) 2. Full threshold test for macular region. (average test time 2 minutes) 3. Screening test for entire visual field up to 30 degrees (average test time 1.5-2 minutes) Longitudinal comparison of test results is performed at the end of each test. Test results are stored and can be accessed through an online portal. Test results can be exported as comma separated values (.CVS) format and imported into Excel for detailed point-to-point analysis (for vision research purpose). Features: 1. Full field test 2. Central field only test (primarily for neurophthalmic use) 3. Macular test 4. Full threshold test and screening test 5. Respond to spots either using screen touch or Bluetooth Keyboard. 6. Longitudinal test result comparison with progression analysis. 7. Saving of test results under multiple testing accounts. 8. Automatic saving of data online and access data via online portal. 9. Calculation of Mean Deviation, Pattern Deviation and Visual Capacity percentage. 10. Recording of false positives, false negatives and fixation losses. 11. Export data in CVS form. 12. Link patient accounts to clinician account online. MRF is developed by Dr George Kong, an ophthalmologist with subspecialty interest in glaucoma (and developer of first and popular prototype VisualField easy app that was supported by AMP Tomorrow Maker Foundation) and Prof Algis Vingrys, vision scientist and optometrist with 20+ years of research and clinical experience.
Chart2020 Lite
This app provides a digital eye chart with various testing options, including different chart types and masking features. It offers remote control capabilities via a companion iPhone app or an optional Bluetooth remote, making it suitable for professional and home use.
- Multiple chart types (Sloan/Snellen, Balancing, Astigmatism)
- Customizable testing distance
- Variety of letter/number/symbol sets
- Masking and randomization options
- Companion iPhone app for remote control
- Optional Bluetooth remote control
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Chart Types * Sloan / Snellen Charts * Balancing Charts * Astigmatism Charts Chart Features * Set exact testing testing distance * Quickly switch to near distance testing with distance selector * Letters, Numbers, Kids, E, C, HOTV, 6 Global Fonts * 4 Masking options * Randomize letter set Controllers * Control direct on the iPad * Use the companion iPhone app * See the displayed letters on the iPhone (no neck turning) * Control every feature from the iPhone * Order the Bluetooth Remote Control to control with a 6 button controller Uses * Ophthalmologist and Optometrists * Completely mobile for school testing * Emergency Room * Functional Evaluation Capacity for Companies * Home Use * Students The Chart2020 iPad App comes with a 30 day free trial. After this period you may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. (If you do not maintain a subscription you can only use the App for thirty days and then it will expire) • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($29.99) / 1 Year ($199.99) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. http://chart2020.com/privacy-policy https://www.chart2020.com/terms-of-use
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MRF Glaucoma Lite at 5.0 against Chart2020 Lite's 1.0. MRF Glaucoma Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Chart2020 Lite sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. MRF Glaucoma Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
MRF Glaucoma Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
MRF Glaucoma Lite ships an update every 2 months, Chart2020 Lite every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | MRF Glaucoma Lite | Chart2020 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glance Optical Pty Ltd | Shemesh Health Solutions PTY Ltd |
Customer experience
MRF Glaucoma Lite
Chart2020 Lite
In-app purchases
MRF Glaucoma Lite
No in-app purchases
Chart2020 Lite
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription1 Month trial$7.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
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- Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$149.991 Year
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