# PDCheck AR vs My Shave Den

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDCheck AR at none against My Shave Den's 9. PDCheck AR also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 155) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). My Shave Den's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Shave Den sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PDCheck AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PDCheck AR against 4.8 for My Shave Den. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDCheck AR has 4.1K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of PDCheck AR's written reviews are positive against 89% of My Shave Den's.

PDCheck AR ships an update every 3 months, My Shave Den every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDCheck AR | My Shave Den |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdcheck-ar/id1563806777/reviews)** | [4.8 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shave-den/id1581646387/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EyeQue Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127114607) | [Matthew Spadafora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581646389) |

## What reviewers say

### PDCheck AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdcheck-ar/id1563806777)

Instantly measure your pupillary distance using your phone's camera and augmented reality. This app provides accurate measurements for both distance and near viewing, essential for ordering glasses or adjusting VR headsets. Compatible with Face ID-enabled iPhones.

**Highlights:** Measures far pupillary distance, Measures near pupillary distance, No external tools required, Compatible with Face ID iPhones, Share results via email, Useful for ordering eyewear, Adjust VR headset fit

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Straight-forward, no fuss
- 👍 Accurate and consistent measurements
- 👍 Detailed measurements (far PD, near PD, individual eye PDs)
- 👍 Convenient for online orders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate measurements
- 🐛 Doesn't work on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Measure button not working
- Measurements changing every time

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save and share measurements


### My Shave Den

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shave-den/id1581646387)

This app helps you meticulously track your wet shaving equipment and log every shave. Remember which combinations yield the best results, manage your inventory, and discover new favorites. It's your personal digital den for all things shaving.

**Highlights:** Track razor, blade, and soap combinations, Log detailed shave information, Randomize shaves with equipment, Automatic blade use tracking, Archive unused equipment, Export den equipment to CSV, Add custom scent tags

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Pro User | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Pro User | $2.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Pro User | $4.49 | per year |
| Pack of Blades | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shave Stick | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alum Block | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shave Soap | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | one-time |
| Grand Supporter | $799.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for organization
- 👍 Tracks shaves and inventory
- 👍 Easy to log shaves
- 👍 Good for SOTD posts
- 👍 Helpful for wet shaving hobby

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required after 8 shaves
- 🐛 Usage percentage calculation is inaccurate
- 🐛 Camera function crops photos poorly
- 🐛 Unable to add photos on iPad
- 🐛 App crashes when adding photos

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding photos
- Loses some shaves sometimes
- Mentholated button resets to 'no' when edited
- Usage stats lost when hardware name changed
- Doesn't record item usage correctly for some users

**Requested features**

- Include cost for each item
- Show number of uses for hardware items on list page
- Make displayed info selectable in settings
- See all statistics entries, not just 10
- Detailed export with pictures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDCheck AR free?

PDCheck AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Shave Den free?

My Shave Den is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDCheck AR or My Shave Den?

PDCheck AR is rated higher. PDCheck AR averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while My Shave Den averages 4.8 from 155 ratings.

### Do PDCheck AR or My Shave Den have ads?

Neither PDCheck AR nor My Shave Den shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDCheck AR or My Shave Den?

PDCheck AR ships an update every 3 months, and My Shave Den every 6 weeks. Most recently, PDCheck AR was updated on November 11, 2026 and My Shave Den on November 3, 2026.

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