Comparison

Eye Remote vs Optonet Vision Unit

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Optonet Vision Unit

Features
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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

Screenshots

Eye Remote3 screens
Optonet Vision Unit4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Eye Remote versus Optonet Vision Unit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye RemoteOptonet Vision Unit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBanjoSoftOptonet

In-app purchases

None

Eye Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Optonet Vision Unit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eye Remote free?
Eye Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Optonet Vision Unit free?
Optonet Vision Unit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eye Remote or Optonet Vision Unit have ads?
Neither Eye Remote nor Optonet Vision Unit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eye Remote or Optonet Vision Unit?
Eye Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Optonet Vision Unit every 6 weeks. Most recently, Eye Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Optonet Vision Unit on November 2, 2026.

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