Comparison

Eye Test vs Calculate VA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Eye Test

This application provides a visual acuity test based on the Tumbling E-test, using the logMAR scoring metric. It helps users assess their vision and provides results that can be shared with eye care professionals. The test ends if fewer than three answers are correct per line.

Highlights
  • Tumbling E-test (ETDRS based)
  • logMAR scoring metric
  • Decimal equivalent scoring
  • Test results sharing
  • Photo capture of tested eye
Features
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The Tumbling E-test(ETDRS based) is a test of visual acuity. The results are based on the logMAR scoring metric - the Line Scoring Method. The corresponding decimal equivalent is also included. For this app, logMAR measures range from -0.2 to 0.70 and the decimal equivalent from 0.2 to 1.58. A decimal score below decimal 1.0 is considered below normal, requiring a test by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. Less than three correct answers per line of five will end the test. If this is the case for the first line no result is calculated. How to use the app: 1. Have a helper hold the device and swipe the screen in the direction you are pointing. 2. At a distance of 3 metres to the screen, ask your helper to start the test when seated and ready. Take your time. 3. Add a photo of the tested eye(s). 4. Share your result with your optometrist or ophthalmologist.

About

Calculate VA

Instantly convert between common visual acuity measurements. This tool is designed for eye care professionals needing to fluidly switch between Snellen, Decimal, logMAR, and ETDRS Letter formats. Get accurate conversions with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Instant visual acuity conversions
  • Supports Snellen 20/20
  • Supports Snellen 6/6
  • Supports Decimal
  • Supports logMAR
  • Supports ETDRS Letters
Features
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Calculate VA gives you a quick and accurate way to easily convert between common measures of visual acuity. Conversions are made instantly when you enter one of the visual acuity measurements and press "Calculate". Choose from: * Snellen 20 * Snellen 6 * Decimal * logMAR * ETDRS Letters This is useful for any optometrist or ophthalmologist who needs to convert fluidly between all 5 of the common visual acuity measures.

Screenshots

Eye Test1 screens
Calculate VA1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculate VA at 100% against Eye Test's 0%. Calculate VA also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.9). Eye Test's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 12 months). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Calculate VA is free to download; Eye Test costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculate VA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Eye Test's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calculate VA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eye Test ships an update every 6 months, Calculate VA every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Eye Test versus Calculate VA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye TestCalculate VA
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRoar Slot NielsenDavid Kramer

Customer experience

Eye Test

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Calculate VA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eye Test

No in-app purchases

None

Calculate VA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eye Test free?
Eye Test costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calculate VA free?
Calculate VA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eye Test or Calculate VA?
Calculate VA is rated higher. Eye Test averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Calculate VA averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Eye Test or Calculate VA have ads?
Neither Eye Test nor Calculate VA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eye Test or Calculate VA?
Eye Test ships an update every 6 months, and Calculate VA every 12 months. Most recently, Eye Test was updated on October 24, 2026 and Calculate VA on October 21, 2026.

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