Comparison

3 vs GlassesUSA.com

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

GlassesUSA.com

Discover and try on eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contacts with an AI stylist and virtual try-on feature. Browse over 10,000 styles from top brands and find lenses for every need. Manage your account and enjoy fast, secure checkout.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personal stylist
  • Virtual try-on feature
  • Visual search for similar styles
  • Large selection of brands and styles
  • Variety of lens options
  • Personalized account management
Features
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Find Your Perfect Pair – Effortlessly Discover the easiest way to shop for eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contacts with the GlassesUSA.com app – trusted by over 3 million happy customers. Why You’ll Love It: AI-Powered Personal Stylist Not sure where to start? Our Pairfect Match quiz uses smart AI to recommend frames based on your face shape and personal style. Visual Search: Find Similar Glasses Snap a photo of your current glasses or a pair you love, and we’ll instantly find similar styles from our collection. Virtual Try-On See how the frames look on your face in real time – all from the comfort of your home. The Largest Selection of Styles, Colors & Brands Online Browse over 10,000 options, including top names like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Gucci, Prada, and Versace – starting at just $29. Lenses for Every Lifestyle From single vision to progressives, blue light protection, and Transitions® lenses – we’ve got what you need. Personalized Account Track orders, save your favorites, and manage everything from one convenient place. Fast, Secure Checkout Pay your way with Apple Pay, PayPal, or Klarna – shop now, pay later. ------------------ With the GlassesUSA.com app, finding your next pair is simple, smart, and stress-free. Download today and find your perfect pair.

Screenshots

34 screens
GlassesUSA.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GlassesUSA.com at 4.8 against 3's 4.4. GlassesUSA.com also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 713). 3's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

GlassesUSA.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlassesUSA.com has 13K ratings behind it against 713, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of 3's written reviews are positive against 39% of GlassesUSA.com's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3 ships an update monthly, GlassesUSA.com every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3 versus GlassesUSA.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3GlassesUSA.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (713 ratings)4.8 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews — better39.1% of reviews
Number of ratings71313K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB451 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBespoke, Inc.Optimax Investments

Customer experience

3

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

GlassesUSA.com

All ratings12,149 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative56.0%

User reviews

3

From 713 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Exceptional fitting experience
  • 🚀 Brilliant and user-friendly app
  • 💎 High-quality and comfortable glasses
  • 🤩 Customizable frames and colors
  • 🎨 Helpful virtual try-on feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🤔 Inconsistent and inaccurate facial scans
  • ⏱️ Long wait times for order fulfillment
  • 🤷‍♀️ Limited frame and color options
  • 💰 Expensive compared to alternatives

GlassesUSA.com

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Excellent customer service
  • 🎯 Accurate prescription fulfillment
  • 💯 High-quality products
  • 🚀 Fast delivery
  • 👍 Easy ordering process

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Poor customer support (automated responses, difficult to reach live agents)
  • 🚫 Unreliable order fulfillment (delays, wrong prescriptions)
  • 💸 Deceptive pricing practices (hidden fees, coupon issues)
  • 📱 Buggy and limited mobile app experience
  • 🤔 Inconsistent return/exchange policies

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

GlassesUSA.com

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues with app
  • Prescription scanning feature not working as expected
  • Incorrect order fulfillment (wrong prescriptions, missing items)
  • Difficulty accessing order history and status

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve customer support (provide phone number, responsive live chat)
  • Enhance mobile app functionality (better search/filtering, saved prescriptions)
  • Streamline return/exchange process
  • Offer more transparent and consistent pricing

In-app purchases

None

3

No in-app purchases

None

GlassesUSA.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3 free?
3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlassesUSA.com free?
GlassesUSA.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3 or GlassesUSA.com?
GlassesUSA.com is rated higher. 3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 713 ratings, while GlassesUSA.com averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.
Do 3 or GlassesUSA.com have ads?
Neither 3 nor GlassesUSA.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3 or GlassesUSA.com?
3 ships an update monthly, and GlassesUSA.com every 2 weeks. Most recently, 3 was updated on November 2, 2026 and GlassesUSA.com on November 8, 2026.

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