Comparison

HVC Viewer vs S

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

Head to head
About

HVC Viewer

This application uses augmented reality to demonstrate the visual effects of different spectacle lenses. It helps spectacle wearers understand lens performance in real-life situations, aiding in sales consultations. Features include modules for progressive, single vision, indoor, anti-reflection, polarized, and photochromic lenses.

Highlights
  • Interactive Augmented Reality demonstrations
  • Progressive lens performance comparison
  • Single vision lens design visualization
  • Indoor lens solution explanation
  • Anti-reflection coating benefits
  • Polarized and Photochromic lens features
Features
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Combine efficient business with the freedom to go wherever you please with the Hoya Vision Consultant Viewer application for your iPad. This is the first app with fully interactive Augmented Reality for the perfect, consumer-oriented sales consultation. A simple way of making the visual effects of different spectacle lenses easier to understand for spectacle wearers. Your clients can instantly see the difference in performance between lenses in a ‘real life’ situation. Anytime, anywhere.... In your practice or testing room. The Hoya Vision Consultant Viewer application consists of five modules: Module 1: Progressive lenses •Demonstrate the difference in performance across the range of progressive designs. •Depending on designs, fields of view and areas of distortion will change. •Easily adjust the lens power and addition to represent the clients prescription. Module 2: Single vision lenses •Demonstrate the difference between a bi-aspherical, aspherical and standard designs. •Show how different distortion levels may affect visual and binocular perception. •For a more precise experience, you can adjust the sphere, cylindrical power and axis of the lens. Module 3: Indoor lenses •Explain the variety of indoor solutions available based on the functional needs of your clients, from standard reading glasses to the most sophisticated premium indoor lens. •The visual representation will adapt based on the chosen design. Module 4: Anti-Reflection coatings •Easily demonstrate the benefits of an anti-reflection coating in terms of comfort, such as glare reduction, contrast improvement and increased sharpness of vision. Module 5: Polarised lenses •Show how polarised lenses enhance visual contrast and reduce glare creating increased wearer comfort. Module 6: Photochromic Lenses •This feature highlights the benefits of wearing photochromic lenses demonstrating how comfortable and natural vision can be achieved in all lighting conditions. •Compare the performances between clear and photochromic lenses (available in brown and grey). Let your customer ‘experience’ the variety of lens options in order to choose the best lens for their visual needs. All the features at your fingertips! Visit your Hoyanet website or contact your local Hoya area sales manager for further information.

About

S

Features
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S-Pass Alles für dich in einer App: Mit dem S-Pass, der Salzburger Jugendkarte, hast du Vorteile, News, Events, Gewinnspiele und deine digitalen Jugendkarten direkt auf deinem Smartphone. Alle Features im Überblick: Digitale Karten Alle wichtigen Karten jederzeit griffbereit – direkt in der App. • S-Pass inklusive Altersnachweis • Lehrlingscard inklusive Altersnachweis • s'COOL-CARD bzw. SUPER s'COOL-CARD News Bleib immer informiert über aktuelle Aktionen, neue Partner, Gutscheine und wichtige Neuigkeiten. Vorteile Entdecke Ermäßigungen und Angebote in Salzburg und ganz Europa. Events Finde spannende Veranstaltungen aus den Bereichen Musik, Sport, Kultur, Kino und Freizeit – viele davon mit S-Pass-Vorteil. Gewinnspiele Gewinne Konzerttickets, Festivalpässe, Kinokarten und viele weitere attraktive Preise. Quiz Teste dein Wissen und entdecke spannende Themen. Ferialjobbörse Finde Sommerjobs und Praktika in Salzburg. Die S-Pass App ist dein kostenloser Begleiter für Freizeit, Schule und Jugendangebote in Salzburg. Beim Herunterladen von Inhalten können – abhängig von deinem Mobilfunktarif – Datenkosten entstehen.

Screenshots

S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: S at Free against HVC Viewer's $99.99. S also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). HVC Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

S is free to download; HVC Viewer costs $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HVC Viewer ships an update every 5 months, S every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HVC Viewer versus S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHVC ViewerS
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoya Holdings NVakzente salzburg

In-app purchases

None

HVC Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HVC Viewer free?
HVC Viewer costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is S free?
S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HVC Viewer or S have ads?
Neither HVC Viewer nor S shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HVC Viewer or S?
HVC Viewer ships an update every 5 months, and S every 2 months. Most recently, HVC Viewer was updated on November 1, 2026 and S on November 1, 2026.

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