Eye Remote vs Optonet Vision Unit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eye Remote
This application allows healthcare professionals to remotely control an iPad eye test chart from an iPhone. It enables setup of test charts at various distances and modes, with randomized letter presentation to prevent memorization. It's designed to offer a professional alternative to traditional equipment.
- Remote control for iPad eye test charts
- Operate from iPhone
- Peer-to-peer connection without Wi-Fi
- 3 or 6 Meter working distance setup
- Standard or Mirrored Mode
- Randomized letter presentation
- Professional alternative to traditional charts
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Please note, this remote control software is for use with EYE TEST CHART PRO - available only on IPAD. This is the first true alternative to traditional Eye Test Consulting Room Equipment. “Eye Test Chart Pro” works by remote control from an IPHONE Peer to Peer without the need for a Wifi network. DISCLAIMER NOTICE - This software is intended for use by healthcare Professionals only. If used by unqualified you should seek a suitable Professional Opinion before making any diagnosis and acting upon it. Now you can set up your Ipad as test chart at 3 or 6 Meter working distance in Standard or Mirrored Mode and operate it from your consulting room chair while testing the Patient. Or you can take it with you on your Domiciliary visits and finally get that professional look. No more small plastic charts…. you can also Select Randomised Letter Presentation to stop Patient memorising the text lines. “Eye Test Chart Pro” contains a full compliment of all the Test Charts you will need during your standard routine. To run this system you will need to download the app “Eye Test Chart Pro” along with this FREE remote control software. Please note that there will be free updates available for both Apps. So try it, use it and let me know if there are any specific charts you would like us to add. We will add all the most popular requests. This app has been extensively tested in Practice and is extremely stable. If you have any questions prior to purchase please Email us at banjosoft@gmail.com and we can promise you a prompt reply. Our privacy policy can be found within the app and by following this link. https://www.banjosoft.co.uk/privacy-remote.html
Optonet Vision Unit
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WARNING: This application is designed for iPad and iPhone with a screen greater than 5.5" and a minimal resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p). To sign in is required a Optonet Vision Unit user account (https://optonet.es). Optonet Vision Unit contains an extense selection of tests for a complete vision exploration, including the refraction state studying, binocular and health visual system. It's targeted to Optometric health proffesionals, as a essential clinic tool. The Unit allows to explore the following visual functions: - Refraction - Visual Acuity - Astigmatism - Accommodative Response - Binocular Vision - Next Convergence Point - Measure of the Heterophoria (von Graefe and Maddox) - AC / A ratio - Horizontal and Vertical Fixing Disparity - Associated Phoria - Cycle deviation - Suppression (Foveal and Worth Test) - Aniseiconia - Stereopsis - Prescription of Prisms - Eye Health - Macular and neuronal function - Contrast Sensitivity - Incomitant deviation valuation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Eye Remote at every 2 weeks against Optonet Vision Unit's every 6 weeks. Optonet Vision Unit's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Eye Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Optonet Vision Unit every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eye Remote | Optonet Vision Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BanjoSoft | Optonet |
In-app purchases
Eye Remote
No in-app purchases
Optonet Vision Unit
No in-app purchases
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