Comparison

Visual Vertical vs Pupillary Distance

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Pupillary Distance

Features
Currently charting
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- Accurate Measurements: Utilizes augmented reality to measure pupillary distance (PD). - Binocular and Monocular PD: Get both overall and individual eye measurements. - Near Binocular and Monocular PD estimates. - User-Friendly Interface: Simple, intuitive design for effortless use. - Instant Results: See your measurements in real-time on the screen. - Share Function: Easily share your results via email, messages, or save to notes. - Detailed Instructions: In-app guide explains PD and how to get the best results. What is Pupillary Distance? PD is the distance between the centers of your pupils. This crucial measurement ensures that the optical center of each lens in your glasses aligns perfectly with your pupils, providing the best possible vision and comfort. Who Needs This App? - Anyone ordering glasses online - Eyecare professionals - People curious about their eye measurements How It Works: 1. Open the app and follow the on-screen guide. 2. Position your face as directed. 3. The app will detect your pupils and nose bridge. 4. Review your measurements on screen. 5. Share or save your results as needed. Note: This app requires an iPhone with TrueDepth camera capabilities.

Screenshots

Visual Vertical4 screens
Pupillary Distance3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pupillary Distance at $1.99 against Visual Vertical's $11.99. Pupillary Distance also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 38 months) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Visual Vertical costs $11.99 and Pupillary Distance $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Vertical ships an update every 38 months, Pupillary Distance every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Visual Vertical versus Pupillary Distance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual VerticalPupillary Distance
Price$11.99$1.99 — better
Rating2.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank—#189 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperClear Health MediaMy Call Bag LLC

In-app purchases

None

Visual Vertical

No in-app purchases

None

Pupillary Distance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Vertical free?
Visual Vertical costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pupillary Distance free?
Pupillary Distance costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual Vertical or Pupillary Distance have ads?
Neither Visual Vertical nor Pupillary Distance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Vertical or Pupillary Distance?
Visual Vertical ships an update every 38 months, and Pupillary Distance every 9 days. Most recently, Visual Vertical was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pupillary Distance on September 3, 2026.

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