Comparison

vision Pad vs VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity)

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

Head to head
About

vision Pad

Features
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VisionPad is a software that turns the iPad into a visual acuity measurement tool and a complete platform for vision function testing. It makes it simple and accurate to run a wide range of visual tests, displaying optotypes β€” letters, numbers, and symbols β€” directly on the iPad screen. Testing distance is configurable from 40 cm to 5 meters. Available tests: - Distance and near visual acuity (letters, numbers, symbols, Snellen E) - Contrast sensitivity - Mesopic and twilight vision - Glare sensitivity and recovery time - Lens performance evaluation - Low vision tests: reading speed and eccentric fixation localization Patient management: VisionPad includes a built-in patient archive with full visit records: refraction, visual acuity, tonometry, clinical notes, and over-time progress charts. Rehabilitation exercises: Visual exercises can be prescribed and transferred to the VisionHT app via Bluetooth or QR code. Results sync automatically at the end of each session. Remote control: The VisionRemote iPhone app lets the operator control VisionPad from a distance.

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VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity)

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VisionC is the first ETDRS chart completely configurable to be presented at any distance from 20 cm to 400 cm (1 cm step) and for any Contrast from 0 to 100% (1% step). It is the only one that allows you to control de luminance of the background and the optotype with a low-cost external luminance meter. You can use PicoDisplay App and Pico (Palette) device for this purpose. The visual acuity with the ETDRS is usually measured at three distances (far, intermediate and near) but research studies sometimes differ in the specific distance for each one of the categories. With VisionC you can select the specific distance for each one of these three configurations in such a way you can rapidly access to the specific distance you desire. The App comes with a different set of letters in order to avoid memorization. Therefore either letters for distance, intermediate and near or right, left and both eyes differ to prevent memorization. You can join our community in order to ask any question or to receive support: www.facebook.com/groups/qvisionacademy/

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) at $79.99 against vision Pad's $119.99. VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). vision Pad's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

vision Pad costs $119.99 and VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) $79.99 up front. vision Pad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vision Pad ships an update every 4 days, VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
vision Pad versus VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametervision PadVisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity)
Price$119.99$79.99 β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS16.010.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGiovanni CiaffoniQvision, Departamento de OftalmologΓ­a

In-app purchases

4 purchases

vision Pad

One-time4
  • Glare and mesopic test$5.99
  • REX$5.99
  • Patient database$24.99
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  • Home Training Pro$299.99
None

VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vision Pad free?
vision Pad costs $119.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) free?
VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) costs $79.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do vision Pad or VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) have ads?
Neither vision Pad nor VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vision Pad or VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity)?
vision Pad ships an update every 4 days, and VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) every 8 months. Most recently, vision Pad was updated on September 20, 2026 and VisionC (ETDRS Visual Acuity) on September 7, 2026.

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