Comparison

vision Pad vs SIMLA

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

Head to head
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vision Pad

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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 โ€” letters, numbers, and symbols โ€” 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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SIMLA

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SIMLA at Free against vision Pad's $119.99. SIMLA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). vision Pad's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

SIMLA is free to download; vision Pad costs $119.99 up front. vision Pad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SIMLA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vision Pad ships an update every 4 days, SIMLA fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 1 level
vision Pad versus SIMLA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametervision PadSIMLA
Price$119.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size47 MB9 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGiovanni CiaffoniIT Dynamic Solutions

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

SIMLA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vision Pad free?
vision Pad costs $119.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SIMLA free?
SIMLA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do vision Pad or SIMLA have ads?
Neither vision Pad nor SIMLA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vision Pad or SIMLA?
vision Pad ships an update every 4 days, and SIMLA fortnightly. Most recently, vision Pad was updated on September 20, 2026 and SIMLA on September 26, 2026.

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