Comparison

3 vs ClearVision Optical Catalog

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

ClearVision Optical Catalog

Explore a vast catalog of eyewear with numerous styles, colors, and sizes. This app allows users to browse and search through multiple collections to find the perfect fit.

Highlights
  • Browse over 10 eyewear collections
  • Search nearly 600 unique styles
  • Variety of shapes, colors, and sizes
  • Find the best fit for customers
Features
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ClearVision Optical Product Catalog. Browse and search over 10 collections (brands) and close to 600 unique styles. Our models range a broad set of shapes, colors, and sizes to match the best 'fit' for our customers.

Screenshots

34 screens
ClearVision Optical Catalog1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClearVision Optical Catalog at 100% against 3's 40%. ClearVision Optical Catalog also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 3's advantage is ratings volume (713 vs 1). 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

ClearVision Optical Catalog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 has 713 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 100% of ClearVision Optical Catalog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3 ships an update monthly, ClearVision Optical Catalog weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3 versus ClearVision Optical Catalog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3ClearVision Optical Catalog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (713 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings713 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBespoke, Inc.CLEARVISION DISTRIBUTION LLC

Customer experience

3

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

ClearVision Optical Catalog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ClearVision Optical Catalog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

3

No in-app purchases

None

ClearVision Optical Catalog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3 free?
3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClearVision Optical Catalog free?
ClearVision Optical Catalog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3 or ClearVision Optical Catalog?
ClearVision Optical Catalog is rated higher. 3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 713 ratings, while ClearVision Optical Catalog averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 3 or ClearVision Optical Catalog have ads?
Neither 3 nor ClearVision Optical Catalog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3 or ClearVision Optical Catalog?
3 ships an update monthly, and ClearVision Optical Catalog weekly. Most recently, 3 was updated on October 26, 2026 and ClearVision Optical Catalog on October 24, 2026.

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