# OPTOVERA vs Dog Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OPTOVERA at none against Dog Scanner's 3. OPTOVERA also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dog Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dog Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. OPTOVERA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dog Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dog Scanner has 37K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OPTOVERA ships an update fortnightly, Dog Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPTOVERA | Dog Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optovera/id1294893103/reviews) | **[4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-scanner/id1447489158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOBER-EYE INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190138680) | [Siwalu Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447489157) |

## What reviewers say

### OPTOVERA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optovera/id1294893103)

This app uses your device's camera to record your eye and analyze pupil response to light. It helps you learn about the Pupillary Light Reflex by measuring pupil size changes. It is not intended for medical diagnosis.

**Highlights:** Video capture of eye, Pupil detection and size measurement, Pupil Response to Light analysis, Learning about Pupillary Light Reflex, No medical diagnosis provided

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dog Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-scanner/id1447489158)

Instantly identify dog breeds by taking a photo, recording a video, or uploading an image. The app also recognizes mixed breeds and can even tell you which dog breeds humans resemble. Join a community to share results and participate in gamified challenges.

**Highlights:** Identify dog breeds from photos, Recognize mixed breeds, Human resemblance to dog breeds, Community social feed, Gamified challenges and rankings, Access comprehensive breed database

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Dog Scanner Premium | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate breed identification
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Ability to scan multiple photos
- 👍 Useful for rescue dogs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate breed identification
- 🔍 Issues with specific breeds not in the database
- 🔍 Inconsistent results across multiple scans
- 🔍 Inability to provide feedback on incorrect results
- 💰 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after displaying results
- Freezing and loading issues
- Inability to post or interact with the community

**Requested features**

- Option to suggest breeds not in the database
- Ability to filter results by region/location
- Improved social features with moderation
- Video upload and analysis capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPTOVERA free?

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

### Is Dog Scanner free?

Dog Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OPTOVERA or Dog Scanner?

Dog Scanner is rated higher. OPTOVERA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dog Scanner averages 4.6 from 37K ratings.

### Do OPTOVERA or Dog Scanner have ads?

Dog Scanner shows ads; OPTOVERA does not.

### Which is updated more often, OPTOVERA or Dog Scanner?

OPTOVERA ships an update fortnightly, and Dog Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, OPTOVERA was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dog Scanner on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*