Comparison

MaculaTester vs FoveApp

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

Head to head
About

MaculaTester

This app provides an interactive version of the Amsler Grid to help users detect early changes in their vision that may indicate macular problems. It allows for recording distortions, saving results with dates, and setting reminders for regular testing.

Highlights
  • Interactive Amsler Grid
  • Record distortion by touching screen
  • Save results with date and time
  • Compare to previous images
  • Reminders for regular testing
  • Digital Amsler Grid
Features
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The MaculaTester® - A New Way to Monitor Visual Function! Diseases that affect the macula (the center of the retina) including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy are the main causes of blindness worldwide. The best defense against these macular diseases is early detection. This simple test of your vision can alert you to early changes that may indicate a problem with your macula caused by diabetes or macular degeneration. The MaculaTester (Pat. No. 8,047,652), is an INTERACTIVE version of the Amsler Grid - the standard test used by eye doctors to test macular function for over 50 years. Image distortion is often the first visual change that patients notice when the condition is starting or advancing. Since the distortion can be subtle and difficult to notice at first, the Amsler Grid is used to help detect it as early as possible - while it is still treatable. Most doctors give their patients a card with an Amsler Grid to test themselves at home between eye exams. Unfortunately, many patients loose it or forget to use it. The MaculaTester performs the same function as the Amsler Grid but with several distinct advantages: • It is interactive - allowing you to record the area of distortion by touching the screen. The recorded image is saved with date and time so you can show it to your doctor, as well as compare to previous images to look for any changes. • It resides on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch - so you won't lose it. • It reminds you to perform the test at regular intervals - so you won't forget to use it. * This app is intended for use only as an early screening test for macular dysfunction. It is not designed or intended to be used as a tool to diagnose macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or any other disease process. This test is not a substitute for an examination by a qualified eye care professional. Developed by Citruslab.

About

FoveApp

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The Amsler Grid is a proven method for monitoring changes in your central vision, helping detect potential issues with your eyesight early on. With FoveApp, this tool is brought to life in a user-friendly app, making eye health monitoring convenient for everyone. Detect changes in your central vision and act promptly to safeguard your eye health. Please be aware that before making any medical decisions, it is essential to consult with a healthcare professional. Additionally, we recommend seeking advice from a doctor in conjunction with using this app.

Screenshots

MaculaTester4 screens
FoveApp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FoveApp at Free against MaculaTester's $2.99. FoveApp also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). MaculaTester's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On 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

FoveApp is free to download; MaculaTester costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaculaTester ships an update every 6 weeks, FoveApp daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MaculaTester versus FoveApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaculaTesterFoveApp
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (111 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings111 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB2 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSabina Technology, LLPPatrik Rajs

In-app purchases

None

MaculaTester

No in-app purchases

None

FoveApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MaculaTester free?
MaculaTester costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FoveApp free?
FoveApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MaculaTester or FoveApp have ads?
Neither MaculaTester nor FoveApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MaculaTester or FoveApp?
MaculaTester ships an update every 6 weeks, and FoveApp daily. Most recently, MaculaTester was updated on October 14, 2026 and FoveApp on September 30, 2026.

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