Comparison

COA Vision vs Vision Expo Connect

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

Head to head
About

COA Vision

This app promotes the optometry profession and advocates for quality eye healthcare for Californians. It serves as a resource for professionals and the public.

Highlights
  • Promotes optometry profession
  • Advocates for eye healthcare
  • Resource for Californians
  • Professional development
Features
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The California Optometric Association (COA) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the profession of optometry to assure quality healthcare for all Californians.

About

Vision Expo Connect

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Make the most of your time at Vision Expo with Vision Expo Connect—the official networking and planning app for the event. Whether you're an attendee or exhibitor, this app helps you discover new brands, schedule meetings, expand your network, and stay connected with real-time updates. Features include: - Smart meeting scheduling with exhibitors and attendees - Personalized agenda builder for advanced planning - Attendee directory for easy networking and discovery - Real-time event updates and push notifications - Perfect for optical professionals, eyewear retailers, and anyone attending Vision Expo.

Screenshots

COA Vision4 screens
Vision Expo Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: COA Vision at every 6 weeks against Vision Expo Connect's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

COA Vision ships an update every 6 weeks, Vision Expo Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
COA Vision versus Vision Expo Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOA VisionVision Expo Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (88 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB100 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCalifornia Optometric AssociationRelx Inc.

In-app purchases

None

COA Vision

No in-app purchases

None

Vision Expo Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is COA Vision free?
COA Vision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vision Expo Connect free?
Vision Expo Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do COA Vision or Vision Expo Connect have ads?
Neither COA Vision nor Vision Expo Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, COA Vision or Vision Expo Connect?
COA Vision ships an update every 6 weeks, and Vision Expo Connect every 3 months. Most recently, COA Vision was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vision Expo Connect on October 30, 2026.

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