Comparison

PAO Connect vs Eye MG Max

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

Head to head
About

PAO Connect

Features
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This app is for the members of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmologyβ€”to update membership, connect with other members, catch up on what’s going on in the world of Ophthalmology and to continue learning from our local and international colleagues.

About

Eye MG Max

Explore a detailed 3D model of the human eye and related structures. Visualize anatomical parts, view pathologies through videos, and utilize augmented reality for an immersive learning experience. Ideal for ophthalmology students and professionals.

Highlights
  • 3D eyeball model with confocal fundus image
  • Interactive anatomical structure exploration
  • Augmented Reality (AR) overlay of ophthalmic concepts
  • Video gallery of ophthalmic pathologies
  • Customizable views and camera modes
  • Annotated and zoomed views
Features
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In Eye MG Max, a 3D eyeball model with TrueColor confocal fundus image, and all structures related to ophthalmology are provided in a user-friendly interface. In this application multiple views, along with transparency for viewing the structures passing through another model, free camera mode, annotated modes, customized zoomed views and videos related to any ophthalmic pathology is provided. Thus, providing a 3D atlas at the user’s fingertip for comprehensive learning. Free Mode: The user can explore the β€˜3D View’ provided in the app, with Hide/Unhide option for various anatomical parts: - Skin - Skull - Meninges - Brainstem (BS) - Brain - Cranial Nerves (CNs) - Circle of Willis (CoW) - Brainstem Nucleus (BS Nuclei) - Optic Pathway (Optic Path) - Cerebral Venous System (CVS) - Eyeball (Eye) - Extraocular Muscles (EOM) Users can explore these structures separately from the main menu: - Eyeball - Optic Pathway - Brainstem Nucleus - Cranial Nerves - Cerebral Venous System - Circle of Willis - Skull - Supraorbital Fissure AR: AR is a view of the real, physical world in which the elements are enhanced by a computer-generated overlay. AR requires a real world entity that can be overlayed on. For example, the face of a person, or a particular design or QR code. Sometimes even just a plane such as the ceiling, floor or wall would be enough to get the computer generated overlay (augmented world) onto the real world. In Eye MG Max, we just make use of a plane recognition system to overlay ophthalmic concepts and anatomical 3d models over the real world that would help ophthalmic residents and neophytes to experience the real-time structures. Requirements for AR: - iPhone 11 / iPad 2nd Gen or later - iOS 13 / iPad OS or later Permissions: - Camera Permission for AR Other Features: Video Gallery: Videos related to various pathologies are given here. Help Section: Guide on how to use the β€˜Free mode’ using Touch.

Screenshots

PAO Connect4 screens
Eye MG Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PAO Connect at none against Eye MG Max's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Eye MG Max sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per year. PAO Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
PAO Connect versus Eye MG Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAO ConnectEye MG Max
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”75.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size81 MB222 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperReginald Roman BigorniaPrasanna Ramesh

In-app purchases

None

PAO Connect

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Eye MG Max

Subscriptions2
  • Annual Subscription$2.491 Year
  • Annual Subscription$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Annual Subscription$1.99

Questions

Is PAO Connect free?
PAO Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eye MG Max free?
Eye MG Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PAO Connect or Eye MG Max have ads?
Neither PAO Connect nor Eye MG Max shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAO Connect or Eye MG Max?
PAO Connect ships an update monthly, and Eye MG Max monthly. Most recently, PAO Connect was updated on October 25, 2026 and Eye MG Max on October 15, 2026.

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