Comparison

Vision Compensatory Training vs Peripheral Vision Trainer

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

Head to head
About

Vision Compensatory Training

This app helps individuals with visual field loss, often due to stroke, by training the brain to look towards the affected side. It features a maze game and a reading aid to improve visual overview and adaptation to vision loss.

Highlights
  • Maze game for visual field loss training
  • StreamLights reading aid
  • Improves visual overview
  • Adaptation to vision loss
  • Designed for stroke rehabilitation
Features
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A stroke can result in double-sided loss of visual field.Vision Compensatory Training (VCT) trains the brain to look in the direction of field loss using the Maze game and the StreamLights reading aid. VCT aims to help patients suffering from homonymous hemianopia, e.g., following a stroke, to improve their visual overview. It includes two functions: The Maze – a labyrinth-like game that trains the patient to look in the direction of their vision loss. StreamLights – a reading aid . For best effect, VCT should be run on an iPad, but an iPhone may also be used. Please note that VCT can never cure homonymous hemianopia but can help you adapt to your vision loss.

About

Peripheral Vision Trainer

Enhance your visual processing, reaction time, and memory with this brain training app. Utilizing the Schulte Table method, it helps improve focus, speed reading, and overall cognitive function through engaging tap-the-numbers exercises.

Highlights
  • Boost speed reading and concentration
  • Tap-the-numbers reflex training
  • Progressive difficulty grids (4x4 to 7x7)
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Improve visual processing and focus
  • Enhance memory and cognitive skills
Features
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◆ IMPROVE FOCUS, REFLEXES, AND MEMORY Speed reading, memory, reflexes. Tap numbers—and your brain begins to react faster. This app strengthens peripheral vision, reaction speed, and concentration— all essential parts of what we call “visual thinking.” ◆ WHY IT WORKS Over 80% of external information enters through your eyes. How quickly and accurately you recognize and respond to visual input directly affects your brain’s performance. Peripheral Vision Trainer uses the Schulte Table method, developed by German psychiatrist Walter Schulte. It’s a psychological training technique proven to improve: - Attention - Processing speed - Visual search skills That’s why it’s effective for: - Speed reading - Reflex training - Memory improvement ◆ WHAT YOU’LL IMPROVE <Visual Skills> - Peripheral vision - Expanded field of view - Reaction time and reflexes - Visual processing - Focus and sustained concentration <Cognitive Skills> - Memory - Attention - Judgment - Cognitive control - Right-brain activation ◆ CORE FEATURES • Boost speed reading, concentration, and processing speed • Tap-the-numbers gameplay for reflex and reaction time • 4×4 to 7×7 training grids with progressive difficulty • Compete with global users in the leaderboard • Free with ads, or go ad-free with upgrade ◆ PERFECT FOR • Anyone looking to improve memory or cognitive focus • Students training speed reading or brain efficiency • Esports players and athletes needing sharp reflexes • Seniors maintaining visual and mental agility • People wanting a simple, effective daily brain workout ◆ REAL USER FEEDBACK “It’s a really simple app, but I feel like it actually makes you use your peripheral vision. And I’m not a bot lol.” “Completely free app. Feels like developers put their soul into it!” “Awesome. Helping with memory problems.” “The best peripheral vision training app I’ve ever tried.” “Very good—very supportive to train a reading speed.” “My brain gets tired—in a good way. Totally addictive.” “Perfect warm-up before studying or working.” “Simple, but I can really feel my field of view expanding.” “Best app I've found for training peripheral vision.” ◆ START NOW — SEE THE DIFFERENCE Just 3 minutes a day to train your focus, reflexes, and memory. Tap into your brain’s hidden potential — one number at a time. ◇ Terms of Use: http://thomsons.jp/sp/vw_terms.htm

Screenshots

Vision Compensatory Training4 screens
Peripheral Vision Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Peripheral Vision Trainer at Free against Vision Compensatory Training's $4.99. Peripheral Vision Trainer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). Vision Compensatory Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Peripheral Vision Trainer is free to download; Vision Compensatory Training costs $4.99 up front. Peripheral Vision Trainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Vision Compensatory Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Peripheral Vision Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peripheral Vision Trainer has 183 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Vision Compensatory Training's written reviews are positive against 77% of Peripheral Vision Trainer's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Vision Compensatory Training versus Peripheral Vision Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVision Compensatory TrainingPeripheral Vision Trainer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (183 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews77.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2183 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVisumetrics ABTHOMSON Inc.

Customer experience

Vision Compensatory Training

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Peripheral Vision Trainer

All ratings183 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Vision Compensatory Training

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Peripheral Vision Trainer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro (annual)$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro (lifetime)$11.99

Questions

Is Vision Compensatory Training free?
Vision Compensatory Training costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Peripheral Vision Trainer free?
Peripheral Vision Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vision Compensatory Training or Peripheral Vision Trainer?
Peripheral Vision Trainer is rated higher. Vision Compensatory Training averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Peripheral Vision Trainer averages 4.7 from 183 ratings.
Do Vision Compensatory Training or Peripheral Vision Trainer have ads?
Peripheral Vision Trainer shows ads; Vision Compensatory Training does not.

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