# The Framery vs HC PrefNote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Framery | HC PrefNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-framery/id1153638659/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 163 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1-800 CONTACTS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/362333049) | [Zendi Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878852826) |

## What reviewers say

### The Framery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-framery/id1153638659)

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to scan glasses properly
- Difficulty getting the card/dots to register correctly

**Requested features**

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


### HC PrefNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hc-prefnote/id6788975715)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HC PREFNOTE Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| HC PREFNOTE Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Framery free?

The Framery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HC PrefNote free?

HC PrefNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do The Framery or HC PrefNote have ads?

Neither The Framery nor HC PrefNote shows ads.

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