Glasses vs OptoFitting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glasses
Magnify small text and objects with your phone's camera, even in low light. Use the front camera as a handy mirror for quick touch-ups. Save and archive images for later viewing.
- Digital magnifier with flashlight
- Up to 12x magnification
- Front-facing camera as a cosmetic mirror
- Quick zoom by double-tapping
- Continuous zoom by swiping
- Freeze image with tap and hold
- Image archiving and saving
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Glasses turns your iPhone into a simple, powerful magnifier you can always have with you. Use it to read labels and menus, check receipts and price tags, examine clothing labels, see fine details, or simply get a closer look at anything that’s hard to see. Glasses is designed to be fast and effortless. Point your iPhone at what you want to see and use the large, simple controls to magnify the image — all easily operated with one hand. • Magnify text, objects and fine details • Illuminate what you’re viewing in low light • Freeze an image so you can examine it comfortably • Keep useful images in your private Image Archive • Quickly return to images you may want to see again • Share or save an image whenever you choose • Use the front camera as a convenient close-up mirror Private by design. Glasses does not require an account, does not contain advertising or analytics, and does not upload your images. Your Image Archive stays on your iPhone unless you choose to share or export something yourself. Whether you’ve forgotten your reading glasses, need to inspect something tiny, or simply want a clearer view, Glasses is ready when you need it.
OptoFitting
Streamline progressive and single-vision lens fitting with precise, repeatable measurements. This app guides you through capturing key fitting parameters using a 3D printed jig and your device, reducing errors and speeding up the process for eyewear professionals.
- Precise fitting measurements
- Step-by-step workflow
- 3D printable jig included
- Tutorial videos and FAQs
- Reduces fitting errors
- Fast workflow for professionals
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*** 3 months free trial *** Make precise, repeatable fitting measurements for progressive and single‑vision lenses — fast, simple, and professional. Free trial: 3 months free with subscription. What it does: Guides you through measuring key fitting parameters (e.g., fitting height, pantoscopic tilt, vertex distance) for progressive and single‑vision glasses with a clear, step‑by‑step workflow. How it works: After subscribing you’ll receive a downloadable 3D print file (.STL). Print the small jig at a local 3D lab, place the printed tool on the customer’s frame, then follow the in‑app instructions to capture accurate measurements. Resources included: High‑quality tutorial videos, FAQs, and practical tips to improve consistency and reduce fitting errors — available both in the app and at www.faroptic.com.. Who it’s for:Optometrist, Opticians, dispensers, labs, and eyewear professionals who need reliable, repeatable measurements and a fast workflow. Subscription & delivery: Subscription unlocks the .STL download and all premium features; the measuring workflow runs entirely on your device. Privacy and terms: Terms of use follow Apple’s standard EULA — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Get consistent, professional fitting data in minutes — reduce remakes and speed up your fitting process.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Glasses at 7.8K against OptoFitting's 1. OptoFitting's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Glasses sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and OptoFitting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OptoFitting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glasses has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Glasses's written reviews are positive against 100% of OptoFitting's.
Glasses ships an update every 5 months, OptoFitting monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glasses | OptoFitting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.8K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yodel Code | Alireza Nazer |
Customer experience
Glasses
OptoFitting
Bugs and requests
Glasses
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes during use
- Difficulty returning to live view after taking a snapshot
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save and retrieve magnified images
- Option to adjust brightness/contrast
- Support for higher zoom levels
- Compatibility improvements for newer devices
OptoFitting
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Glasses
- Patron$1.99
- Backer$2.99
- Hero$4.99
OptoFitting
- Premium 1 Month(+3 Month free)3 Months trial$19.991 Month
- Premium 6 Month(+3 Month free)3 Months trial$106.996 Months
Questions
Is Glasses free?
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