UBMe vs Optometry Edcelerate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UBMe
Discover local events and businesses, check in to connect with attendees and businesses in real-time, and share your experiences on a community map. Engage with your local area and inspire others.
- Discover local events and businesses
- Real-time check-in to locations
- Connect with event attendees
- Chat with businesses
- Share moments on a community map
- Purchase tickets/register for events
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UBMe provides users with the ability to discover their local community and connect with others in a unique and engaging way. Through the UBMe map, users can find local restaurants to order from and events to attend at any time of day. Upon attending an event, they can then ‘check-in’ and connect with all other attendees, creating an authentic and unique experience available only for attendees physically present. Available languages in English, Spanish, Chinese and Portuguese Discover You can discover thousands of events on UBMe, where you can check-in with the app and instantly connect with all other attendees. You will be able to discover events, purchase tickets/register for an event and check-in during the event to enjoy a unique experience that is only offered to you and the other users in attendance. Check-In and Chat Use the UBMe app to check-in to your current location and connect with everyone else there, as well to engage and communicate with the business you are visiting. Works at over 100+ million locations worldwide. Share UBMe allows you to share moments from your location and post them to the ‘Moments Map’ for people in your local area to see. Using the ‘Moments Tab’ not only allows you to share relevant, local information, but to share your enjoyment of your local community and inspire others to do the same.
Optometry Edcelerate
This platform connects optometry professionals, educators, and students. Access career resources, mentorship, and industry insights. Stay updated on events and continuing education opportunities within the eye care field.
- Optometry community and networking
- Career and education resources
- Mentorship and collaboration
- Events and continuing education
- Exclusive industry insights
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Edcelerate for Optometry is the premier platform designed exclusively for optometry professionals, educators, students, and industry leaders. Whether you're advancing your career, seeking mentorship, or staying ahead with the latest in optometric education, Edcelerate for Optometry connects you with the people and resources that matter most. Key Features: - Optometry Community & Networking – Engage with a dynamic network of optometry students, educators, and professionals in an exclusive, industry-focused space. - Career & Education Resources – Access cutting-edge research, career development tools, scholarships, and job opportunities tailored to optometry. - Mentorship & Collaboration – Connect with experienced optometrists, industry experts, and peers for guidance, insights, and career advice. - Events & Continuing Education – Stay updated on optometry conferences, workshops, webinars, and certification opportunities. - Exclusive Content & Industry Insights – Explore the latest advancements, case studies, and discussions shaping the future of optometry. Join Edcelerate for Optometry today and accelerate your journey in eye care with a platform built for your success. Download now and connect with the future of optometric education and networking!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: UBMe at 90% against Optometry Edcelerate's 0%. UBMe also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). Optometry Edcelerate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, 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. UBMe sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Optometry Edcelerate asks for nothing beyond the download.
UBMe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UBMe has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of UBMe's written reviews are positive against 0% of Optometry Edcelerate's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UBMe | Optometry Edcelerate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (29 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | UBMe Inc | XPrep Learning Solutions, Inc |
Customer experience
UBMe
Optometry Edcelerate
In-app purchases
UBMe
- 50$0.99
- 100$1.99
- 150$2.99
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- 200$3.99
- 500$7.99
- 800$11.99
- 1600$22.99
- 3300$46.99
Optometry Edcelerate
No in-app purchases
