Comparison

IOL Reference vs Focus

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

Head to head
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

About

Focus

Features
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Focus – Cataract Cases is a professional surgical case log designed for ophthalmologists performing cataract and phaco-refractive procedures. The app enables structured per-eye documentation of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative data, helping surgeons maintain a clear and organized surgical record within their daily clinical workflow. Key Features • Structured per-eye surgical documentation • Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative data entry • Case filtering and chronological tracking • Clinical activity overview and performance metrics • Secure local data storage on device • Clean and distraction-free interface Focus is designed as a documentation and self-audit tool, allowing surgeons to log and review their cases efficiently and consistently. All data is stored locally on the user’s device. The app does not transmit or share data with external servers. This app is intended for professional use only and does not provide medical advice or clinical decision support.

Screenshots

IOL Reference4 screens
Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

IOL Reference and Focus are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
IOL Reference versus Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIOL ReferenceFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size823 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGurpal VirdiMartin Puzo

In-app purchases

None

IOL Reference

No in-app purchases

None

Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IOL Reference free?
IOL Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IOL Reference or Focus have ads?
Neither IOL Reference nor Focus shows ads.

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