LensDirect vs StantonOptical
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LensDirect
Shop for eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses at low prices. Virtually try on frames, measure your pupillary distance, and manage contact lens subscriptions. Enjoy free shipping and earn rewards with every purchase.
- Virtual try-on for frames
- Purchase name-brand contact lenses
- Manage contact lens subscriptions
- Measure pupillary distance (PD)
- Free shipping and returns
- Earn LD Rewards
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Our app provides the easiest way to shop for LensDirect vision care products, including eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and accessories. But shopping is just the beginning. App benefits/features: - Purchase name-brand contact lenses at a fraction of the cost. - Virtually try on frames anytime, anywhere (For iPhone X and above). - Enjoy free shipping and easy peasy returns. - Easily manage your contact lens subscription. - Measure your pupillary distance (PD) in real-time (For iPhone X and above). - Earn LD Rewards with every purchase. - Receive notifications when you might be running low on contact lenses. - Find the best frames for your face shape with a face scan (For iPhone X and above). Think of LensDirect as your dedicated vision care companion (kinda like your BFFAEAE). Shop for eyewear, contact lenses, and more—all in one place – in the palm of your hands. And yes, our prices are unbelievably low, without compromising quality or service. Here’s the deal though: We use Apple’s TrueDepth API. To use these features, users must agree to LensDirect’s terms and conditions of use. Only when using the LensDirect app does the TrueDepth feature analyze multiple data points on the user’s face. Once the analysis is done, it’s over. We do not save or store any face scan data or share it with third parties. We take privacy seriously. With our free Pupillary Distance (PD) and facial width measurement scan, when the user selects ‘Okay’ – the user is agreeing to give us access to use the camera on your face and measure facial features. Remember, we don’t store or share those results without your permission. Once the measurements are completed, the user has the choice to share those with whomever (hopefully us, so we can give you the best optical shopping experience). With our Virtual Try-On technology, when you tap ‘Okay’ – you’re agreeing to give us access to your camera and to measure your features. Once it’s done, it’s gone. We do not store or share that data with any third party. Terms & Conditions of Use: https://www.lensdirect.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.lensdirect.com/privacy-policy
StantonOptical
Easily book eye exams, find nearby stores, and shop for eyewear. Virtually try on frames, measure your pupillary distance, and manage your prescriptions and order history.
- Book eye exams
- Find nearby stores
- Shop eyewear
- Virtual try-on
- Guest checkout
- Manage prescriptions
- Measure pupillary distance
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Experience the smarter way to shop for eyewear with the Stanton Optical app. Whether you're shopping as a guest or logged in, enjoy easy access to everything you need for vision care. Key Features: 1. Book Eye Exams: Schedule in-store eye exams at your preferred Stanton Optical location. 2. Find Nearby Stores: Quickly locate Stanton Optical stores near you using GPS search. 3. Shop Eyewear: Browse and buy contact lenses, eyeglasses, and sunglasses with ease. 4.Virtual Try-On (VTO): Try on frames virtually—available to both guests and signed-in users. 5.Guest Checkout: No account needed to shop. Use Apple Pay or credit/debit cards for a smooth checkout experience. 6.Account Benefits: Sign in or create an account to: - Save and manage your prescriptions - View your order history - Track your eye exam bookings - Store shipping addresses for faster checkout - Favorite products for quick access - Update your profile anytime - Access exclusive discounts and personalized offers 7. PD Measurement: Easily measure your pupillary distance for accurate lens fitting. With Stanton Optical, shopping for eyewear is fast, flexible, and personalized. Get started today—whether you’re exploring as a guest or managing your vision care as a returning customer.
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Verdict
LensDirect and StantonOptical both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of LensDirect's written reviews are positive against 0% of StantonOptical's. LensDirect also leads on ratings volume (657 vs 97). StantonOptical's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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.
StantonOptical holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LensDirect has 657 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of LensDirect's written reviews are positive against 0% of StantonOptical's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
LensDirect ships an update every 10 days, StantonOptical every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LensDirect | StantonOptical |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (657 ratings) | 4.9 (97 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 657 — better | 97 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | LensDirect LLC | Now Optics, LLC |
Customer experience
LensDirect
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In-app purchases
LensDirect
No in-app purchases
StantonOptical
No in-app purchases
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