EyeDropAlarm vs Glaucoma Vision Simulation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EyeDropAlarm
This app helps you remember to take your eye drops on schedule. It features a large database of medications, customizable alerts, and instructions for proper application. It's designed for various eye conditions and post-surgery care.
- Extensive eyedrop database
- Customizable medication schedules
- Specific alerts for eye and cap color
- Step-by-step application instructions
- Apple Watch notifications
- Automatic spacing between drops
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Eye Drop Alarm reminds you to put in your eyedrops. • Quick set up. No login required. • Recommended as "Top App for Patients" at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Conference. • Simply select your eyedrops from the app's extensive database. No need to type in each medication. • Alerts clearly indicate which eye and the bottle cap color. • Can set up schedule in advance. Ideal for drops prescribed before / after eye surgery (i.e., cataract surgery, LASIK, retina surgery, etc.). • Helpful reminders for people with glaucoma, dry eyes, allergies, infections, and uveitis (ocular inflammation). • Can set up alarms to match your doctor’s prescription (alarms can be as often as every hour if needed). • Automatically puts recommended gap between drops scheduled for the same time of day. • Includes step by step instructions on how to best put in eyedrops. • Includes a variety of alarm sounds to choose from. • Can view alerts on Apple Watch.
Glaucoma Vision Simulation
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Glaucoma vision simulator is a simulator app for the iPhone and iPad designed to help understand vision loss due to Glaucoma. Health care professionals can help their patients understand these conditions using picture from the iPhone/ iPad camera and can increase severity using a slider control. This app has been prepared under the supervision of Aiko Iwase MD, Ph.D. and made available free of charge by Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The images are an approximation of what a patient might experience with progressive glaucoma disease. Individual patients’ real vision may vary. The images may not be used as a diagnosis nor substitute for consulting a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Glaucoma Vision Simulation at every 3 months against EyeDropAlarm's every 22 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EyeDropAlarm ships an update every 22 months, Glaucoma Vision Simulation every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EyeDropAlarm | Glaucoma Vision Simulation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (166 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 166 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kayur Shah | Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
EyeDropAlarm
Reported bugs
8 issues- Alarm notifications fail to trigger for scheduled doses
- Time shifts backward one hour when switching from daylight saving time
- Military time display with no easy conversion to civilian time
- App displays blank white screen and becomes unresponsive
- Inconsistent behavior with multiple drops scheduled at same time
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- Alarm still triggers after dose is marked complete
- Time discrepancies when adding new schedules mid-treatment
- App confusion during time zone changes
Requested features
11 requests- Ability to add custom medications not in database
- History/logging feature to track completed doses over time
- Larger and bolder font options for visually impaired users
- More comprehensive international medication database
- Automatic alarm cancellation when dose is marked complete early
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- Separate scheduling for same medication at different times per eye
- Time range feature to limit reminders between specific hours
- Louder or customizable alarm sounds
- Data export capability to share with doctors
- Dose history that can be sent to healthcare providers
- Adaptation for other medications (not just eye drops)
Glaucoma Vision Simulation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EyeDropAlarm
No in-app purchases
Glaucoma Vision Simulation
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is EyeDropAlarm free?
Is Glaucoma Vision Simulation free?
Do EyeDropAlarm or Glaucoma Vision Simulation have ads?
Which is updated more often, EyeDropAlarm or Glaucoma Vision Simulation?
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