Comparison

EyeQue PDCheck vs Pupillary Distance Ruler

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

Head to head
About

EyeQue PDCheck

Easily measure your pupillary distance (PD) using your smartphone and specialized frames. This app guides you through a simple selfie process to get an accurate PD measurement, essential for ordering glasses or using VR headsets.

Highlights
  • Measure pupillary distance (PD)
  • Use smartphone camera for measurement
  • Requires PDCheck Frames
  • Selfie or friend-assisted photos
  • Adjustable pupil markers
Features
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EyeQue PDCheck is the fastest, easiest, and most accurate way to measure your Pupillary Distance (PD) to order glasses or enjoy your favorite VR headset. PDCheck Frames are REQUIRED for app access. Purchase the PDCheck frames on EyeQue.com! Measure your pupillary distance in three easy steps: Put on your PDCheck Frames Take a selfie (or ask a friend to take a picture of you) using the PDCheck App Adjust the markers to the center or your pupils AND frames Check out our award-winning at-home vision testing products at EyeQue.com.

About

Pupillary Distance Ruler

Accurately measure your interpupillary distance (PD) using advanced iPhone sensors. Get precise results in seconds for ordering glasses, setting up VR, or tracking vision. Offers both free basic measurements and advanced pro features via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • TrueDepth sensor accuracy
  • Fast, no-guesswork measurements
  • Free basic PD measurement
  • Pro features via in-app purchase
  • History and profile saving
  • PDF report export
Features
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Measure your interpupillary distance (IPD / PD) in seconds using the same advanced TrueDepth sensors that power Face ID. No rulers, no mirrors, no accounts, no guesswork. Just accurate results you can trust: perfect for ordering glasses online, setting up VR headsets, or keeping track of your family’s vision. Why Choose This App? * Advanced Sensor Accuracy * Uses the iPhone’s TrueDepth camera to calculate your eye centers in 3D space, far more precise than a ruler and mirror. * Safe and Private: Your face never leaves your device. No cloud, no servers, no tracking. The app uses Apple’s secure ARKit APIs and stores only the results you choose to keep. * Simple and Fast: Hold your iPhone in front of you, follow the on-screen guide, and get your PD in less than 10 seconds. Free Features * Quick PD measurement (distance PD) * Live camera guidance with stability detection * One-tap result in millimeters * Educational tips on why PD matters for glasses and VR Pro Features (In-App Purchase) * Advanced Accuracy Mode: more samples, smarter outlier rejection, and a confidence interval with every result * Monocular PD: measure left and right eyes separately — critical for VR headset alignment and premium glasses * History & Profiles: save multiple results over time, track growth in kids, or measure friends and family Export & Share: generate a professional PDF report or share your results instantly with your optician Who It’s For * Anyone ordering glasses online who doesn’t know their PD * VR enthusiasts looking for the sharpest, most comfortable headset fit * Parents who want to measure and track their children’s PD as they grow * Optics hobbyists and tech lovers who want to see what the iPhone’s sensors can really do Privacy First * We believe your face belongs to you. * 100% on-device processing * No photos, meshes, or videos are stored * No logins or accounts * Only the numerical results you choose to save remain on your device Why Pay? * Opticians may charge $20–$40 for a PD measurement. This app gives you accurate, repeatable results for a fraction of the cost: anytime, anywhere. Download today and see your eyes in a whole new way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EyeQue PDCheck4 screens
Pupillary Distance Ruler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EyeQue PDCheck at none against Pupillary Distance Ruler's 2. EyeQue PDCheck also leads on ratings volume (130 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Pupillary Distance Ruler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.0 vs 3.6). On price 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. Pupillary Distance Ruler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. EyeQue PDCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pupillary Distance Ruler holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EyeQue PDCheck has 130 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of EyeQue PDCheck's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pupillary Distance Ruler's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EyeQue PDCheck versus Pupillary Distance Ruler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeQue PDCheckPupillary Distance Ruler
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (130 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings130 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEyeQue CorporationKrueger Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

EyeQue PDCheck

All ratings130 ratings
Positive65.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative62.9%

Pupillary Distance Ruler

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

EyeQue PDCheck

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pupillary Distance Ruler

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Forever$9.99

Questions

Is EyeQue PDCheck free?
EyeQue PDCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pupillary Distance Ruler free?
Pupillary Distance Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EyeQue PDCheck or Pupillary Distance Ruler?
Pupillary Distance Ruler is rated higher. EyeQue PDCheck averages 3.6 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Pupillary Distance Ruler averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do EyeQue PDCheck or Pupillary Distance Ruler have ads?
EyeQue PDCheck shows ads; Pupillary Distance Ruler does not.

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