Comparison

Visual Acuity Remote vs Eye Workout

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

Head to head
About

Visual Acuity Remote

This application allows users to remotely control vision testing software on an iPad or Mac. It is designed for vision care specialists using companion desktop or tablet applications. User guides are available online for detailed setup and usage instructions.

Highlights
  • Remote control for iPad app
  • Remote control for Mac app
  • Companion to vision care software
  • User guide available online
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Read full description

Remote app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to remotely control the "Visual Acuity XL" app available exclusively on the iPad or the "Visual Acuity" app available on the Mac. To learn more about our mobile and desktop solutions for vision care specialists, check out the User Guide available online in PDF format: iPad: http://iphone.kybervision.com/visualacuityxl/VisualAcuityXL_UserGuide.pdf Mac: http://mac.kybervision.com/visualacuity/VisualAcuity_UserGuide.pdf

About

Eye Workout

This app offers guided eye exercises to reduce strain, improve focus, and support visual comfort. Short, daily routines can be done anywhere, helping to combat the effects of prolonged screen time. Unlock all programs and features with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Relieve eye tension and fatigue
  • Improve focus and visual comfort
  • Support eye circulation
  • Reduce impact of screen time
  • Guided workout programs
  • Daily reminders
  • Progress statistics
Features
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With regular practice, eye exercises can help you: • relieve eye tension and fatigue • improve focus and visual comfort • support blood circulation around the eyes • reduce the impact of long screen time Short, simple workouts fit easily into your daily routine — at home, at work, or on the go. Main features: • Relax, Improve, Prevent, and Refresh workout programs • Clear voice-guided instructions — no reading required • Daily reminders to build a healthy habit • Weekly, monthly, and lifetime statistics • iCloud sync across your devices Upgrade to Premium to get the full experience: • Access to all workout programs • Customizable reminders • Support ongoing indie development Your eyes work hard every day. Give them a few minutes of care — and feel the difference. If you decide to get the Eye Exercises Premium subscription, your purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. One year costs $29.99. Active subscriptions will be auto-renewed 24 hours before the expiry date. You can manage subscriptions from an Account in iTunes after subscribing, and you’ll also be able to cancel the auto-renewing subscription at any time. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to Eye Exercises Premium before your trial expires. Terms & Conditions: https://yahenskyi.dev/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://yahenskyi.dev/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Visual Acuity Remote4 screens
Eye Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Eye Workout at 4.2 against Visual Acuity Remote's 3.0. Eye Workout also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 14 months). Visual Acuity Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Eye Workout sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Visual Acuity Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eye Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eye Workout has 235 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Visual Acuity Remote's written reviews are positive against 38% of Eye Workout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Acuity Remote ships an update every 14 months, Eye Workout every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Visual Acuity Remote versus Eye Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Acuity RemoteEye Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.2 (235 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2235 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS7.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKYBERVISION JAPAN LLCVolodymyr Yahenskyi

Customer experience

Visual Acuity Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Eye Workout

All ratings235 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative55.0%

Bugs and requests

Visual Acuity Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Eye Workout

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App is unusable for some
  • Dialogue too fast
  • Exercises too close together
  • Not unlocking after purchase
  • Developer not responding to issues
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  • Micro transactions are greedy

Requested features

9 requests
  • Show timeline of exercises and progress
  • Link to a timer or 20 20 20 Rule app
  • Break down instructions into individual steps with countdowns
  • Add a timer with sound
  • Improve voice options
Show 4 more
  • Offer more than 4 exercises
  • Add vision testing
  • Provide more than just 'Relax' mode for free
  • Update app description to reflect paid features

In-app purchases

None

Visual Acuity Remote

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Eye Workout

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly plan2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Monthly plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual plan1 Year trial$23.991 Year
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  • Yearly plan$29.991 Year
  • Yearly plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime plan$49.99

Questions

Is Visual Acuity Remote free?
Visual Acuity Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eye Workout free?
Eye Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Acuity Remote or Eye Workout?
Eye Workout is rated higher. Visual Acuity Remote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Eye Workout averages 4.2 from 235 ratings.
Do Visual Acuity Remote or Eye Workout have ads?
Neither Visual Acuity Remote nor Eye Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Acuity Remote or Eye Workout?
Visual Acuity Remote ships an update every 14 months, and Eye Workout every 9 days. Most recently, Visual Acuity Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Eye Workout on October 7, 2026.

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