Comparison

Glaucoma Vision Simulation vs The Glaucoma Community

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

Head to head
About

Glaucoma Vision Simulation

Features
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Glaucoma vision simulator is a simulator app for the iPhone and iPad designed to help understand vision loss due to Glaucoma. Health care professionals can help their patients understand these conditions using picture from the iPhone/ iPad camera and can increase severity using a slider control. This app has been prepared under the supervision of Aiko Iwase MD, Ph.D. and made available free of charge by Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The images are an approximation of what a patient might experience with progressive glaucoma disease. Individual patients’ real vision may vary. The images may not be used as a diagnosis nor substitute for consulting a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

About

The Glaucoma Community

This app provides glaucoma patients with up-to-date article summaries on research, treatments, and living tips. It fosters a community for sharing experiences and offers a secure Patient One-Sheet for storing important medical information. Users can also find resources like clinical trials and financial assistance.

Highlights
  • Glaucoma article summaries
  • Patient community forum
  • Secure Patient One-Sheet
  • Clinical trial access
  • Financial assistance resources
  • Support group finder
Features
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Key Features: • With The Glaucoma Community app, you’ll receive a continuous stream of updated, Glaucoma-related article summaries on every important topic, including research, treatments, and living tips - all reviewed and vetted by our Content Advisory Council members at Prevent Blindness. • Connect with other patients like you and join a growing patient community to share stories, advice, and experiences. • Keep everything in one place with our Patient One-Sheet, a secure, printable, and shareable form that allows you to easily store and maintain all your basic information – doctors, insurance info, medications, and other key data. • Find access to useful resources such as clinical trials, financial assistance, and patient support groups. "Responsum Health reminds our community members that content on our platform is not meant to be taken as medical advice; but rather helpful and informative insights to help you manage your condition and under the care of your physician. It's imperative that you work with your doctor and get their insights before making any changes, adjustments or modifications to your established care plan."

Screenshots

Glaucoma Vision Simulation3 screens
The Glaucoma Community4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Glaucoma Community at every 5 weeks against Glaucoma Vision Simulation's every 3 months. Glaucoma Vision Simulation's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glaucoma Vision Simulation ships an update every 3 months, The Glaucoma Community every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Glaucoma Vision Simulation versus The Glaucoma Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlaucoma Vision SimulationThe Glaucoma Community
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSanten Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Responsum Health

In-app purchases

None

Glaucoma Vision Simulation

No in-app purchases

None

The Glaucoma Community

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glaucoma Vision Simulation free?
Glaucoma Vision Simulation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Glaucoma Community free?
The Glaucoma Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glaucoma Vision Simulation or The Glaucoma Community have ads?
Neither Glaucoma Vision Simulation nor The Glaucoma Community shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glaucoma Vision Simulation or The Glaucoma Community?
Glaucoma Vision Simulation ships an update every 3 months, and The Glaucoma Community every 5 weeks. Most recently, Glaucoma Vision Simulation was updated on October 2, 2026 and The Glaucoma Community on October 9, 2026.

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