Comparison

APGS vs Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)

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

Head to head
About

APGS

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The Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society (APGS) was established to facilitate contact between glaucoma specialists in the region, to encourage collaborative research and service projects, to increase the opportunities for exchange of skills and knowledge in this rapidly advancing field, and to assist our comprehensive ophthalmological colleagues and other eye care workers (whether medically trained or not) to be up to date with advances in all aspects of glaucoma diagnosis and management. This app will enable you to collaborate with fellow glaucoma experts, see who is presenting in past or present congress' and network with industry leaders. APGS membership is open to all glaucoma specialists, ophthalmologists, eye care health professionals, doctors with an interest in glaucoma/ophthalmology, researchers in glaucoma, and any incorporated association wishing to support the objectives of the Society.

About

Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)

This utility app automatically extracts biometric data from documents for use in an IOL Calculator. It streamlines data entry by scanning and uploading documents, requiring user verification for accuracy.

Highlights
  • Automatic biometric data extraction
  • Document scanning and upload
  • Streamlined data entry
  • IOL Calculator integration
  • User verification required
Features
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The Biometry Scanner app extracts data from biometry prints automatically for use in the IOL Calculator. Configure once, upload documents, enter automatically. No calculations are ever made inside this app. The sole purpose of this app is automatic data entry. The scanner may make mistakes so double verification by the user is required.

Screenshots

APGS3 screens
Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: APGS at none against Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)'s shown. APGS also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 38 months). On price and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APGS ships an update every 38 months, Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
APGS versus Biometry Scanner (IOL Power): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPGSBiometry Scanner (IOL Power)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMCI Group AustraliaOcuMetric Innovations LTD

In-app purchases

None

APGS

No in-app purchases

None

Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APGS free?
APGS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) free?
Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do APGS or Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) have ads?
Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) shows ads; APGS does not.
Which is updated more often, APGS or Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)?
APGS ships an update every 38 months, and Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) every 9 months. Most recently, APGS was updated on November 2, 2026 and Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) on November 5, 2026.

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