IOL Reference vs Durate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Durate
This app simplifies physician group scheduling by allowing medical staff to view their schedules, submit requests, and swap shifts. It offers an intuitive platform for managing appointments and team coordination.
- View physician schedules
- Submit schedule requests
- Swap shifts with colleagues
- Intuitive interface
- Group scheduling management
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Manage your physician group's scheduling - all in one app. Durate provides a simple, intuitive platform for medical staff to view their schedules, submit requests, swap shifts, and more. Learn more @ durate.com!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Durate at 5.0 against IOL Reference's 4.7. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Durate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively.
IOL Reference ships an update weekly, Durate every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IOL Reference | Durate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 823 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gurpal Virdi | Bonfire Platforms Inc. |
Customer experience
IOL Reference
Durate
In-app purchases
IOL Reference
No in-app purchases
Durate
No in-app purchases
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