The Framery vs HC PrefNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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 1800contacts.com/privacy/privacy-policy 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.
HC PrefNote
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HC PREFNOTE — Surgical Preference Cards The fastest way for healthcare professionals to build, search, and share provider preference cards — all offline, no login required. Whether you're a scrub tech, surgical nurse, procedural nurse, or department coordinator, HC PrefNote keeps every provider's preferences at your fingertips so you're always prepared before the case begins. BUILT FOR EVERY DEPARTMENT Stop digging through binders and shared drives. HC PrefNote puts your entire preference card library in your pocket — organized by department, searchable by provider or procedure, and available even without a signal. From the OR to the Cath Lab, Endoscopy, Radiology, Labor & Delivery, and beyond — if your team uses preference cards, HC PrefNote handles it. KEY FEATURES • Preference Cards by Department — Organize cards across any clinical department or specialty • Search by Provider or Procedure — Find any card in seconds with powerful cross-field search • Custom Department Templates — Build templates for any specialty with your own sections and fields • Share Cards with Colleagues — Send cards via AirDrop, Messages, or QR code to other HC PrefNote users • Export to PDF — Generate clean printable preference cards for your team • Photo Attachments — Attach setup photos directly to a card for visual reference • Favorites & Recently Viewed — Quick access to the cards you use most • Color Labels & Tags — Visually organize your library the way you think • Full JSON Backup — Export and import your entire library for safekeeping PRIVACY FIRST HC PrefNote stores everything locally on your device. No account, no cloud, no data collection. Designed exclusively for provider preference notes — not for patient records or protected health information. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to HC PrefNote Pro to unlock: • Advanced search across all fields — equipment, medications, trays, positioning, prep, and notes • Duplicate cards to quickly build variations • PDF export for printing and sharing • Unlimited custom department templates HC PREFNOTE is designed for professional use in clinical settings. It is not a medical device and does not store patient information. Terms of Use: https://zendilabs.com/hcprefnote/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Framery at none against HC PrefNote's 2. HC PrefNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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. HC PrefNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Framery asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The Framery | HC PrefNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1-800 CONTACTS, Inc. | Zendi Labs LLC |
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
HC PrefNote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Framery
No in-app purchases
HC PrefNote
- HC PREFNOTE Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- HC PREFNOTE Pro1 Month trial$39.991 Year







