Comparison

Smart Eye Camera (SEC) vs IOL Reference

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

Head to head
About

Smart Eye Camera (SEC)

Features
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Spread the ophthalmologists' view to the world Blindness continues to remain a major problem worldwide.WHO announced that at least a billion people have a visual impairment that can be prevented or has yet to be addressed. Over half of these blindness incidents were caused by cataracts. We found that one of the major problems is that there is no diagnostic device in the areas where blindness is increasing.Therefore, we invented a solution that has the potential to overcome this problem. The solution, Smart Eye Camera (SEC), is a smart phone attachment that can record and evaluate ophthalmological images and video to help make a diagnosis online. SEC makes it possible diagnose diseases in the eyelids, conjunctiva, cornea, anterior chamber, iris, cystal lens and anterior vitreus due to its portable slit-lamp comparable to that of professional grade slit-lamp microscope... all within a smart phone attachment.It is a Japan approved medical device, with some of the toughest regulations worldwide, that was invented through the wisdom of the OUI Inc. founded doctors. Term and Condition(Japanese Only) https://www.ouiinc.jp/terms_of_service/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Searchable IOL database
  • FDA-approved lens catalog
  • Database updates
  • Ophthalmology networking
  • Eye care tools
Features
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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

Screenshots

Smart Eye Camera (SEC)3 screens
IOL Reference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IOL Reference at weekly against Smart Eye Camera (SEC)'s monthly. IOL Reference also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Smart Eye Camera (SEC) ships an update monthly, IOL Reference weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Eye Camera (SEC) versus IOL Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Eye Camera (SEC)IOL Reference
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB823 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOUI inc.Gurpal Virdi

In-app purchases

None

Smart Eye Camera (SEC)

No in-app purchases

None

IOL Reference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Eye Camera (SEC) free?
Smart Eye Camera (SEC) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IOL Reference free?
IOL Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Eye Camera (SEC) or IOL Reference have ads?
Neither Smart Eye Camera (SEC) nor IOL Reference shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Eye Camera (SEC) or IOL Reference?
Smart Eye Camera (SEC) ships an update monthly, and IOL Reference weekly. Most recently, Smart Eye Camera (SEC) was updated on September 26, 2026 and IOL Reference on July 5, 2026.

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