Visual Vertical vs OKNDrum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visual Vertical
This medical app offers a quick, accurate, and low-cost method for measuring subjective visual vertical. It's designed for neurologists and vestibular rehabilitation specialists to test patients, especially for brainstem lesions and otolithic function, using just an iPhone or iPad.
- Measure subjective visual vertical
- Accurate and low-cost testing
- Suitable for neurology and vestibular rehab
- Tests for brainstem lesions
- Evaluates otolithic function
- Multiple readings and averaged results
- Single, one-off readings
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Visual Vertical makes high-grade subjective visual vertical (SVV) testing accessible to every practitioner — no expensive equipment required. SVV testing is a sensitive, validated measure for brainstem lesions and otolithic dysfunction, widely used in neurology and vestibular rehabilitation. Until now, accurate testing required bulky, costly apparatus. Visual Vertical changes that: all you need is your iPhone, a bucket, and a small piece of Blu Tack. How it works Mount your iPhone inside the bottom of a bucket using Blu Tack. The patient holds the bucket to their face and adjusts a line on screen until it appears vertical to them. The app records the deviation and calculates your result — accurate readings in minutes, at a fraction of the traditional cost. What you can measure - Left eye, right eye, or both eyes open - Single readings or full sequences across all conditions - One or three readings per condition, with automatic averaging Clean, minimal results screens make it easy to record and communicate findings.
OKNDrum
This app provides a digital alternative to a physical optokinetic drum for evaluating neurological, otological, and ophthalmological disorders. It allows for easy adjustment of stripe color, width, speed, and direction, making it a convenient tool for medical professionals.
- Digital optokinetic drum replacement
- Evaluates neurological, otological, ophthalmological disorders
- Adjustable stripe color, width, speed, direction
- 7 scrolling speeds
- Red or black stripe colors
- Easy-to-hide menu
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Replace your bulky optokinetic drum with OKNDrum. OKNDrum is the easy-to-use alternative to a physical optokinetic drum. Our app is used to evaluate neurological, otological, and ophthalmological disorders. To use OKNDrum simply place the iPhone or iPad in front of the eyes to elicit the response. The stripe color, width, speed, and direction can be adjusted easily. OKNDrum features: - 7 Scrolling Speeds - Red or Black Stripe Colors - Adjustable Scroll Direction - Adjustable Stripe Size - Easy-to-hide Menu - Easy-to-follow Instructions Feel free to contact us with any questions or feedback. *** OKNDrum was developed with the help of medical professionals and with the help of research papers. *** OKNDrum IS NOT a substitute for medical support. Consult your doctor for any advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual Vertical at 100% against OKNDrum's 50%. OKNDrum's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and price ($3.99 vs $11.99). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Visual Vertical costs $11.99 and OKNDrum $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OKNDrum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OKNDrum has 142 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Visual Vertical's written reviews are positive against 50% of OKNDrum's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Visual Vertical ships an update every 38 months, OKNDrum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visual Vertical | OKNDrum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.0 (5 ratings) | 4.7 (142 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 142 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #129 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Clear Health Media | Angel Vazquez |
Customer experience
Visual Vertical
OKNDrum
In-app purchases
Visual Vertical
No in-app purchases
OKNDrum
No in-app purchases








