Comparison

Visual Vertical vs Pencil Pushups

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

Pencil Pushups

Features
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Pencil Push-Ups uses precise distance measurements to help with vision therapy exercises. Perfect for those working on convergence insufficiency exercises with comprehensive progress tracking and health integration. Key Features: Customizable guided exercise sessions (30-120 seconds) Movement speed monitoring with optional warnings Comprehensive session history and detailed analytics Advanced progress charts and trend analysis Apple Health integration for workout tracking Export data in CSV format for healthcare providers Visual pencil graphic for focus training Award system to encourage consistent practice Clean, distraction-free interface No data collection - everything stays on your device Advanced Analytics: Session frequency tracking over time Near point of convergence progress monitoring Weekly and monthly performance metrics Customizable timeframe analysis (week, month, quarter, year) Detailed trend visualization and data insights Health Integration: Automatically log sessions as workouts in Apple Health Track exercise consistency alongside other health metrics Export detailed progress reports for medical consultations Seamless integration with your health data ecosystem How it works: Hold your phone at arm's length (about 40cm from your face) Focus on the pencil graphic displayed on screen Slowly move the phone closer until you see double vision Move back to single vision and repeat for the session duration Perfect for: Vision therapy patients tracking their progress Eye care professionals monitoring patient compliance Anyone working on convergence exercises Healthcare providers needing detailed exercise data Users wanting comprehensive health integration The app includes detailed instructions and follows established vision therapy protocols. All exercise data is stored locally on your device for privacy, with optional health app integration. This app is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program.

Screenshots

Visual Vertical4 screens
Pencil Pushups4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pencil Pushups at $3.99 against Visual Vertical's $11.99. Pencil Pushups also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 38 months). 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 Pencil Pushups $3.99 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, Pencil Pushups daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visual Vertical versus Pencil Pushups: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual VerticalPencil Pushups
Price$11.99$3.99 — better
Rating2.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperClear Health MediaMy Call Bag LLC

In-app purchases

None

Visual Vertical

No in-app purchases

None

Pencil Pushups

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Vertical free?
Visual Vertical costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pencil Pushups free?
Pencil Pushups costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual Vertical or Pencil Pushups have ads?
Neither Visual Vertical nor Pencil Pushups shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Vertical or Pencil Pushups?
Visual Vertical ships an update every 38 months, and Pencil Pushups daily. Most recently, Visual Vertical was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pencil Pushups on September 28, 2026.

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