Comparison

3 vs VEA Store

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

Head to head
About

3

This app uses your device's FaceID sensor to create a precise 3D scan of your face. It then extracts your facial measurements to recommend perfectly tailored eyewear from a database of branded products, enhancing online and in-store shopping experiences.

Highlights
  • Accurate 3D face scanning
  • Facial measurement extraction
  • Personalized eyewear recommendations
  • Integration with e-commerce
  • Precise optical measurement for Rx lenses
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Please note: Device with FaceID required (iPhone XR and newer models, except the iPhone SE). Topology, the leading provider of augmented reality and optical measurements technology in the eyewear market, has re-imagined the way people shop for eyewear. Our 3-D Face Scan app unlocks the convenience and safety of online shopping with the professional guidance and precise optical measurements of the in-store experience. This is Topology's Touchless Optical Platform. Our groundbreaking process begins with an incredibly accurate 3D scan of your face, made possible by the amazing FaceID sensor embedded in compatible Apple devices. Our algorithms extract all your facial measurements, compare them against a growing database of branded eyewear products, and return the subset that are perfectly-tailored to you - viewable on the retailer's e-commerce website or on our retail iPad app and seamlessly integrated into the in-store shopping experience. Topology also uses your 3D scan to measure, with amazing precision, all necessary 3D optical measurements, enabling the delivery of even the most complicated and sophisticated of Rx lenses. For the first time, vision needs such as a strong Rx, high astigmatism, and/or progressive lenses are dispensed with unrivaled clarity.

About

VEA Store

Create custom eyewear using your phone's camera to scan your face and virtually try on different frame styles and colors. Design your perfect pair and pick them up at a local store.

Highlights
  • 3D facial scanning
  • Virtual try-on
  • Customizable frame colors
  • Personalized eyewear design
  • In-store pickup
Features
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REQUIRES: iPhone X, XR, XS, 11 ,11 Pro, 11 Pro Max; iPad Pro 2018. Our heart is in the Dolomites, in our headquarter in Domegge Di Cadore, where we pionereed biometric customization of eyewear. A step into the future: we use your unique biometric measurements to create a frame that fits you perfectly! We identify the best matches for your face by filtering our existing products, you choose the model and you are free to express yourself mixing the colors: you are the designer with V.E.A. HOW TO GET YOUR UNIQUE FRAME: • SCAN: using your smartphone camera, V.E.A. APP creates an accurate 3D scan of your face. • CUSTOMIZE: choose the shape of the frame, unlimited colors combinations, virtually try them on your digital 3D face and look at it as if you were looking into a mirror. • SHARE: Confirm the model, choose the color and when the frame is ready, go to the closest store to pick it up! Share your personal eyewear on social media to show your style to friends! INNOVATION, DESIGN and PERSONALIZATION. The world changes, now you can change the way you choose your eyewear!

Screenshots

34 screens
VEA Store4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VEA Store at 5.0 against 3's 4.4. VEA Store also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 16.0). 3's advantage is ratings volume (714 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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

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

VEA Store holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 has 714 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of 3's written reviews are positive against 50% of VEA Store's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3 ships an update monthly, VEA Store every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3 versus VEA Store: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3VEA Store
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (714 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings714 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBespoke, Inc.Thema Optical Srl

Customer experience

3

All ratings714 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative52.8%

VEA Store

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

3

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Email confirmation link does not work
  • Facial scanning and video recording issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Zipcode and login issues in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Show frame dimensions for better fit
  • Add more frame styles and color options
  • Improve facial scanning and virtual try-on
  • Provide order tracking and status updates
  • Offer more affordable pricing options

VEA Store

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

3

No in-app purchases

None

VEA Store

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3 free?
3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VEA Store free?
VEA Store is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3 or VEA Store?
VEA Store is rated higher. 3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 714 ratings, while VEA Store averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 3 or VEA Store have ads?
Neither 3 nor VEA Store shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3 or VEA Store?
3 ships an update monthly, and VEA Store every 3 months. Most recently, 3 was updated on October 13, 2026 and VEA Store on October 3, 2026.

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