# BIO Camera vs IOL Reference

The clearest difference is rating: BIO Camera at 5.0 against IOL Reference's 4.7. BIO Camera also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). IOL Reference's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

BIO Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IOL Reference has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BIO Camera | IOL Reference |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bio-camera/id1488011088/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iol-reference/id1626671895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 823 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Howard Ellenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488011087) | [Gurpal Virdi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626671897) |

## What reviewers say

### BIO Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bio-camera/id1488011088)

This application simulates a BIO-like view of the retina using an iPhone and VR headset with a specialized lens. It allows users to capture and save time-stamped retinal images in a format resembling traditional fundus photos. Manual camera adjustments can be made for optimal image quality.

**Highlights:** BIO-like retinal view simulation, Capture retinal photos, Manual camera settings, Time and date stamping, Rounded and reversed image format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IOL Reference

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iol-reference/id1626671895)

This ophthalmology utility helps surgeons find FDA-approved intraocular lenses. It features a searchable database of nearly 10,000 lenses, updated with new approvals and changes. The app also serves as a social media and networking platform for eye care professionals.

**Highlights:** Searchable IOL database, FDA-approved lens catalog, Database updates, Ophthalmology networking, Eye care tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BIO Camera free?

BIO Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IOL Reference free?

IOL Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BIO Camera or IOL Reference?

BIO Camera is rated higher. BIO Camera averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IOL Reference averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do BIO Camera or IOL Reference have ads?

Neither BIO Camera nor IOL Reference shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*