Comparison

The Framery vs Virtual Vision Test

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

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About

The Framery

Measure your pupillary distance (PD) and scan your current glasses to get prescription details from home. This app uses advanced technology to provide key optical parameters needed for online eyewear shopping.

Highlights
  • Measure PD quickly
  • Scan glasses for Rx values
  • Extract Sphere, Cylinder, and Axis
  • Clinically tested accuracy
  • User-friendly guided flow
  • Free PD measurement
  • Free glasses scan
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The easiest way to measure your pupillary distance (PD) and get your glasses prescription, right from your iPhone. Ready to buy glasses online but missing a measurement or two? The Framery is your glasses toolkit. Measure your PD, scan your lenses for your full Rx, and shop with confidence. No appointment, no waiting room, no runaround. MEASURE YOUR PUPILLARY DISTANCE (PD) — FREE Your pupillary distance is the measurement between the centers of your pupils. It's what aligns your prescription lenses to your eyes, and it's almost never included on your prescription. The Framery measures your pupillary distance in under 60 seconds. All you need is your iPhone and any credit card-sized card. No ruler, no mirror, no hassle. Get your PD. Get your glasses. Done. SCAN YOUR LENSES. GET YOUR FULL GLASSES PRESCRIPTION. Can't find your glasses prescription? No need to call your doctor. The Framery's Lens Scanner reads your prescription details directly from the lenses in your current glasses. Sphere, cylinder, axis, and pupillary distance. Your complete glasses Rx in 2 to 5 minutes. All you need is your iPhone, a flat computer screen (12 to 27 inches), your current glasses, and any credit card-sized card. Happy with your current prescription? Now you can reorder without the hassle. YOUR NEXT PAIR OF GLASSES STARTS HERE Once you have your PD and prescription, you're ready to shop The Framery's full collection. Hundreds of frames, fair prices, and a virtual try-on so you can find your perfect pair before you buy. WHY THE FRAMERY APP - Free pupillary distance measurement in under 60 seconds - Glasses prescription scan with full Rx in 2 to 5 minutes - Shop hundreds of frames after you measure - Works with any credit card-sized card - Clinically tested accuracy (ANSI-80.17: Rx within 0.25D, PD within 2mm) - FDA, CE & TGA listed IS THE LENS SCANNER RIGHT FOR YOU? Designed for adults 18+ with a stable single vision prescription between -6.00 and +3.00 and cylinder up to -2.50. Not recommended for multifocal, bifocal, or progressive lenses, prescriptions with prism correction, or anyone with a condition affecting eye health. When in doubt, check with your doctor. We respect your privacy. Full policy at glasseson.com/privacy The Framery (formerly GlassesOn) is a registered Class 1 Exempt Medical Device (FDA), CE self-declared Class 1 (EU), and registered Class 1 Medical Device (TGA). The Framery does not provide medical advice and does not replace a comprehensive eye exam. We recommend visiting your eye doctor regularly.

About

Virtual Vision Test

Renew your existing eyeglasses or contact lens prescription from your phone in about 10 minutes. This app guides you through a simple vision test, and results are reviewed by an eye doctor. You'll only be charged if your prescription is renewed.

Highlights
  • Prescription renewal
  • Phone-based vision test
  • Eligibility quiz
  • Doctor assessment
  • Remote renewal
Features
Currently charting
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Still seeing well out of your current glasses or contacts prescription, but now it's expired? Virtual Vision Test by Warby Parker lets you renew it from home in 10 minutes using just your phone! And it starts at just $15. *Pricing* - You’ll only be charged if we can renew your prescription - You’ll hear back from our doctors within 48 hours. If the doctor renews your prescription, you’ll pay just $15. For multiple prescriptions you'll pay $25. - If they cannot renew your prescription and instead recommend you get an in-person, comprehensive eye exam, you will not be charged. *Eligibility* To use Virtual Vision Test, you must meet eligibility requirements set by state regulations and our doctors. Virtual Vision Test is great for anyone who: - Is between 18 and 65 years old - Does not live in one of the following states: AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, NV, NJ, NM, ND, RI, SC, SD, VA, WA, WV - Has a single-vision distance Rx (not readers or progressives) - Has no eye health concerns or symptoms - Sees well with their current glasses or contacts How it works! It’s as simple as reading the eye chart at the doctor’s office—but on your phone. You just need your eyeballs, your glasses or contacts, and your phone. 1. We’ll guide you through a simple (but thorough) eligibility quiz to make sure the app is a good fit for you. 2. If you’re eligible, the app takes you through an equally simple vision test. You'll need to complete it in a quiet, well-lit spot where you have about 10 feet of space. 3. In about 48 hours, an eye doctor will assess your results. If they determine that you're still seeing well out of your current prescription, then the doctor may renew it and you'll pay the $15, or more, if you have multiple prescriptions. FYI: Virtual Vision Test by Warby Parker is not a comprehensive eye exam and it isn’t meant to replace visits to your eye doctor. It’s important to get your eye health examined periodically, even if you aren’t experiencing any vision problems, so please follow the advice of your doctor. Good to keep those peepers in check.

Screenshots

The Framery4 screens
Virtual Vision Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Framery at none against Virtual Vision Test's shown. The Framery also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 32%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Virtual Vision Test's advantage is chart position (#210 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Framery against 4.8 for Virtual Vision Test. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of The Framery's written reviews are positive against 32% of Virtual Vision Test's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Framery ships an update every 6 weeks, Virtual Vision Test monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
The Framery versus Virtual Vision Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe FrameryVirtual Vision Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings) — better4.8 (19K ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better32.4% of reviews
Number of ratings11K19K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#210 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer1-800 CONTACTS, Inc.Warby Parker Inc

Customer experience

The Framery

All ratings11,233 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative35.1%

Virtual Vision Test

All ratings17,487 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative62.5%

User reviews

The Framery

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 👍 Clear instructions
  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 💡 Useful for ordering glasses online

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent results
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with credit card scanning
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices/monitors
  • 🐛 Crashes or freezes during use

Virtual Vision Test

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy, fast and inexpensive vision test
  • 👍 Convenient, effortless experience
  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 🚀 Straightforward, one-step process
  • 👍 Fantastic app for an eye exam

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, frequent crashes and technical issues
  • 🚫 Location restrictions, not available in all areas
  • 🚫 Ineligible for certain prescriptions (bifocals, progressive)
  • 🚫 Doesn't work with certain devices (iPad, older iPhones)
  • 🚫 Misleading, glorified doctor referral app

Bugs and requests

The Framery

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to scan glasses properly
  • Difficulty getting the card/dots to register correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to measure each eye separately
  • Ability to save/export measurement results
  • More user-friendly interface for older users

Virtual Vision Test

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent recalibration issues, distance detection problems
  • App crashes and loses progress
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Prescription review/approval delays

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow use for bifocal/progressive prescriptions
  • Improve device compatibility
  • Add more communication/status updates
  • Provide clearer eligibility information upfront

In-app purchases

None

The Framery

No in-app purchases

None

Virtual Vision Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Framery free?
The Framery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Virtual Vision Test free?
Virtual Vision Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Framery or Virtual Vision Test?
The Framery is rated higher. The Framery averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Virtual Vision Test averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.
Do The Framery or Virtual Vision Test have ads?
Virtual Vision Test shows ads; The Framery does not.
Which is updated more often, The Framery or Virtual Vision Test?
The Framery ships an update every 6 weeks, and Virtual Vision Test monthly. Most recently, The Framery was updated on September 26, 2026 and Virtual Vision Test on September 25, 2026.

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