complexCataract vs IOL Reference
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
complexCataract
This medical tool aids ophthalmology trainees in calculating cataract surgery complexity using a published scoring system. It helps to potentially minimize operative complications by providing fast and easy calculations based on established research.
- Cataract surgery complexity scoring
- Based on Nderitu and Ursell 2018 work
- Fast and easy calculations
- Aids ophthalmology training
- Minimizes operative complications
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The scoring system utilized by this app is based on work published by Nderitu and Ursell in 2018 on cataract surgery complexity. This app allows for fast and easy calculations to use the suggested classification system, to potentially help minimize operative complications in ophthalmology training. This app allows for application of an outside published recommendation from the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery in 2018; it does not provide medical advice, make medical decisions, nor function as a medical device. As with any application that includes medical content, decisions are not to be made using this app; any and all medical decision making should be made in collaboration with a physician.
IOL Reference
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.
- Searchable IOL database
- FDA-approved lens catalog
- Database updates
- Ophthalmology networking
- Eye care tools
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IOL Reference is a cross-platform ophthalmology utility, social media, and networking service that provides users with a wide array of eye care tools to optimize their outcomes. This unique app allows surgeons to quickly search for an FDA-approved, currently marketed intraocular lens (IOLs) that meets their needs and specifications. The database contains almost 10,000 individually cataloged lenses and will be updated to include newly FDA-approved IOLs, changes to current lenses, and corrections. This app was created by Gurpal Virdi, MD and Matt Hirabayashi, MD
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: complexCataract at 5.0 against IOL Reference's 4.7. complexCataract also leads on iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
complexCataract holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 15 respectively.
| Parameter | complexCataract | IOL Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.7 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 823 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mHealth Wellness LLC | Gurpal Virdi |
Customer experience
complexCataract
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In-app purchases
complexCataract
No in-app purchases
IOL Reference
No in-app purchases
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