Comparison

vision Remote vs SIMLA

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

Head to head
About

vision Remote

This application allows an iPhone to remotely control visual testing software on an iPad. It facilitates easy navigation through tests, scrolling of optotypes, and setting examination distances, all without manual network configuration.

Highlights
  • Remote control for visual testing
  • Automatic Bluetooth/network connection
  • Scroll optotypes
  • Select test rows
  • Navigate between tests
  • Set examination distance
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VisionRemote is the iPhone remote control for VisionPad. It lets the operator control the visual testing software from a distance. The connection is established automatically via Bluetooth or local network — no manual configuration required. Key features: - Scroll optotypes up and down - Select the row to present to the patient - Navigate between tests - Set the examination distance - Always-visible connection status indicator VisionRemote requires VisionPad installed on iPad.

About

SIMLA

Features
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Screenshots

vision Remote1 screens
SIMLA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SIMLA at Free against vision Remote's $5.99. SIMLA also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 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

SIMLA is free to download; vision Remote costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vision Remote ships an update every 8 months, SIMLA fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
vision Remote versus SIMLA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametervision RemoteSIMLA
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGiovanni CiaffoniIT Dynamic Solutions

In-app purchases

None

vision Remote

No in-app purchases

None

SIMLA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vision Remote free?
vision Remote costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIMLA free?
SIMLA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do vision Remote or SIMLA have ads?
Neither vision Remote nor SIMLA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vision Remote or SIMLA?
vision Remote ships an update every 8 months, and SIMLA fortnightly. Most recently, vision Remote was updated on September 29, 2026 and SIMLA on August 26, 2026.

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