Comparison

Progressive Identifier for ECP vs My Varilux®

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

Head to head
About

Progressive Identifier for ECP

This app helps identify progressive lenses by their engravings or names. It provides detailed information on over 1200 lenses, including availability, materials, and fitting heights. Search visually or by text for engravings and lens details.

Highlights
  • Identify lenses by engraving or name
  • Detailed lens information (materials, fitting height)
  • Search engravings visually or by text
  • Over 1200 lenses and engravings
  • Data for USA, Canada, Germany, UK
  • Includes digital, therapeutic, and anti-fatigue lenses
Features
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Need to identify a progressive lens from its engravings? Or want to know what engravings a particular lens has. Look no further as ours is the only app that does it both ways in a swift and easy manner. Each progressive lens has its availability, materials, filters, recommended minimum fitting height and lots of other information. Over 1200 lenses and over 1200 unique engravings. New lenses added on a regular basis. • Lenses data for USA, Canada, Germany and the UK • Search engravings an symbols visually or by typing text • Search within lenses names or see by Manufacturer name • Minimum Fitting Height, Fitting Cross Position and discontinuation indication. • Now includes Digital Single Vision, Therapeutic and Anti-Fatigue Lenses in additional to Standard and Custom Progressive and Near Variable Focus Lenses. _____________________________________________ About Subscription: • You may subscribe to our service for a free trial. This subscription auto-renews yearly at the specified price. • This subscription provides you full access to all our current and future lens listings. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • You may manage the subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase the subscription. • Our Privacy Policy is available at http://www.lens-shapers.com/privacy • Our Terms of Use are available at http://www.lens-shapers.com/terms _____________________________________________ Disclaimer: All lens names, trademarks, logos and engravings are registered and/or common law trademarks of their respective owners.

About

My Varilux®

This application assists Eye Care Professionals with lens measurement. It requires contact with a local representative for access. Designed for professional use in optometry.

Highlights
  • Lens measurement tool
  • Professional eye care application
  • Requires representative contact for access
  • iPad compatible
Features
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The My Varilux® application is a lens measuring solution designed for Eye Care Professionals. To access the application, please contact your local Essilor representative.

Screenshots

Progressive Identifier for ECP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My Varilux® at 5.0 against Progressive Identifier for ECP's 4.4. My Varilux® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). Progressive Identifier for ECP's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Progressive Identifier for ECP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. My Varilux® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Varilux® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Progressive Identifier for ECP has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progressive Identifier for ECP ships an update every 14 months, My Varilux® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Progressive Identifier for ECP versus My Varilux®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressive Identifier for ECPMy Varilux®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (36 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLens ShapersESSILOR

Customer experience

Progressive Identifier for ECP

All ratings36 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

My Varilux®

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Progressive Identifier for ECP

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

My Varilux®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Progressive Identifier for ECP free?
Progressive Identifier for ECP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Varilux® free?
My Varilux® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Progressive Identifier for ECP or My Varilux®?
My Varilux® is rated higher. Progressive Identifier for ECP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while My Varilux® averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Progressive Identifier for ECP or My Varilux® have ads?
Neither Progressive Identifier for ECP nor My Varilux® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Progressive Identifier for ECP or My Varilux®?
Progressive Identifier for ECP ships an update every 14 months, and My Varilux® every 2 months. Most recently, Progressive Identifier for ECP was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Varilux® on November 7, 2026.

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