Vision Toolbox vs Color Vision Tests
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vision Toolbox
This application provides eye care professionals with over 500 digital test screens and images for vision assessment and screening. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for near vision, distance vision, patient education, and dispensing, all accessible on an iPad.
- Over 500 test screens and images
- Near vision assessment tools
- 3-meter distance vision assessment
- Patient education images and videos
- Digital dispensing tools
- On-screen rulers and protractors
- Eye-related calculation toolkit
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Thomson Software Solutions is the leading provider of software for eye care professionals in Europe and has users all over the world. This application joins a family of software for vision assessment and screening originally devised by Professor David Thomson. Replace all your test types, near charts, near testing units etc. with over 500 test screens and images in one slick application. The Vision Toolbox exploits the superb graphics capabilities of the iPad to provide a huge range of vision assessment tools for eye care professionals (ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists and opticians). Access different tests by simply rotating the iPad and view variations by swiping the screen. Select the test that you want directly by viewing the thumbnail gallery and draw on the screen using your finger. Pan and zoom some of the images or display as a slide show. No eye care professional can afford to be without it! The tools are divided into five categories: Near vision assessment: By holding the iPad at a normal reading distance, The Vision Toolbox can be used to assess a wide range of near vision functions including: - Test types (Adult and children's test types) - LogMAR reading test - LogMAR near charts - Task images (Maps, books, newspaper etc. to ensure the patient can perform these real world tasks) - Binocular vision tests (fixation disparity, binocularity, suppression, stereopsis, 3D red/green anaglyphs) - Duochrome (dots, letters, rings) - Amsler (positive and negative contrast, draw directly on charts and email the results) - Fixation targets (clown, crosses, letters, cartoons) - Miscellaneous (convergence, astigmatism, Maddox rod) 3 metre assessment: View Vision Toolbox from 3 metres and you can assess a wide range of distance vision functions. Handy for home visits, vision screening or testing children. - LogMAR charts - Snellen charts - Single letter charts - Children's visual acuity (Tumbling Es, linear logMAR) - Duochrome (dots, letters, rings) - Cross cylinder (dots and rings) - UK number plate test for driving (actual number plate fonts and correct spacing) - Fixation targets (clown slide show to use during retinoscopy for example) Patient information: Wide range of images to help explain conditions to patients. Select the required image from a thumbnail gallery. Pan and zoom on all images and draw with your finger. - Eye diagrams - Eye disease (photographs of a wide range of anterior segment eye diseases) - Front of the eye (images of the external eye) - Retina (normal and abnormal fundi) - Dispensing images - Videos Dispensing tools: Replace your frame rule with a selection of on-screen rulers, protractors etc. Take advantage of the back-illuminated screen to measure CDs, bifocal heights, varifocals etc. Toolkit: Use the toolkit to perform those tricky eye-related calculations. - Visual acuity (convert between LogMAR, VAR, Snellen metres, Snellen ft, Resolution and Spatial frequency) - LogMAR scorer (help with scoring a LogMAR chart) - Vertex distance calculator - Toric contact lens over-refraction calculator - Transposition calculator
Color Vision Tests
Explore your color perception with a suite of comprehensive tests, including Ishihara and Cambridge. Track your progress over time with an intuitive interface, designed for iOS users curious about their color vision.
- Ishihara color vision test
- Cambridge color vision test
- Pediatric color vision tests
- Progress tracking
- User-friendly interface
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Introducing "Color Vision Test" – Your Personal Guide to Understanding Color Perception! Embark on a vibrant journey to explore your color vision with our all-in-one app, designed meticulously for iOS users. "Color Vision Test" offers an array of comprehensive color vision tests, including the renowned Ishihara, Cambridge, and specialized Pediatric Tests. Whether you're curious about your color vision, monitoring changes over time, or simply engaging in a colorful exploration, our app is your perfect companion. With "Color Vision Test," you can: Take Various Color Vision Tests: Access the Ishihara Test for red-green color deficiencies, the Cambridge Test for a broader spectrum of color vision challenges, and Pediatric Tests designed with engaging visuals. Track Your Progress: Easily review previous tests to monitor changes or improvements in your color vision. Our intuitive interface allows you to navigate through your history, offering insightful reflections on your journey. User-Friendly Interface: Designed with ease of use in mind, our app ensures a seamless and engaging experience. Navigate effortlessly through different tests, access your history, and interpret your results with just a few taps. The "Color Vision Test" app is designed for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While this app offers various color vision tests, including Ishihara, Cambridge, and Pediatric Tests, it should not be used to make any medical decisions or diagnose color vision deficiencies or any other medical conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Color Vision Tests at $1.99 against Vision Toolbox's $59.99. Color Vision Tests also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 34 months). Vision Toolbox's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). On ratings volume, 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
Vision Toolbox costs $59.99 and Color Vision Tests $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Color Vision Tests holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Vision Toolbox ships an update every 34 months, Color Vision Tests every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vision Toolbox | Color Vision Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #194 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 579 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Potters Bar Eye Care Limited | My Call Bag LLC |
Customer experience
Vision Toolbox
Color Vision Tests
In-app purchases
Vision Toolbox
No in-app purchases
Color Vision Tests
No in-app purchases
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