# 1 vs Virtual Vision Test

The clearest difference is ads: 1 at none against Virtual Vision Test's shown. 1 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (49% vs 32%). Virtual Vision Test's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 1 against 4.8 for Virtual Vision Test. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1 has 143K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of 1's written reviews are positive against 32% of Virtual Vision Test's.

1 ships an update weekly, Virtual Vision Test monthly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 | Virtual Vision Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (143K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-800-contacts/id515430900/reviews)** | [4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-vision-test/id1209102842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **143K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **49.2% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | #154 |
| Size | 45 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1-800 CONTACTS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/362333049) | [Warby Parker Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107693362) |

## What reviewers say

### 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-800-contacts/id515430900)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Easily renew your contact lens prescription with a quick in-app vision exam and order your lenses from the world's largest inventory. Get fast shipping and save with insurance benefits.

**Highlights:** Largest in-stock contact lens inventory, In-app vision exam for prescription renewal, Scan box or search for easy ordering, Next business-day shipping, Apply vision insurance benefits, Free shipping, returns, and exchanges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and convenient ordering
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 💡 Useful app features like prescription tracking and reminders
- 🚚 Timely and reliable delivery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with app glitches and incorrect orders
- 🤔 Confusing prescription verification process
- 💰 Relatively high prices compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing Canadian addresses
- Incorrect contact lens prescriptions being shipped

**Requested features**

- Ability to easily view prescription expiration date
- More color contact lens options
- Better integration between app and website


### Virtual Vision Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-vision-test/id1209102842)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Renew your existing eyeglasses or contact lens prescription from your phone in about 10 minutes. This app guides you through a simple vision test, and results are reviewed by an eye doctor. You'll only be charged if your prescription is renewed.

**Highlights:** Prescription renewal, Phone-based vision test, Eligibility quiz, Doctor assessment, Remote renewal

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy, fast and inexpensive vision test
- 👍 Convenient, effortless experience
- 👍 Great customer service
- 🚀 Straightforward, one-step process
- 👍 Fantastic app for an eye exam

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🚫 Location restrictions, not available in all areas
- 🚫 Ineligible for certain prescriptions (bifocals, progressive)
- 🚫 Doesn't work with certain devices (iPad, older iPhones)
- 🚫 Misleading, glorified doctor referral app

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent recalibration issues, distance detection problems
- App crashes and loses progress
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Prescription review/approval delays

**Requested features**

- Allow use for bifocal/progressive prescriptions
- Improve device compatibility
- Add more communication/status updates
- Provide clearer eligibility information upfront


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1 free?

1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virtual Vision Test free?

Virtual Vision Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 1 or Virtual Vision Test?

1 is rated higher. 1 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 143K ratings, while Virtual Vision Test averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.

### Do 1 or Virtual Vision Test have ads?

Virtual Vision Test shows ads; 1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1 or Virtual Vision Test?

1 ships an update weekly, and Virtual Vision Test monthly. Most recently, 1 was updated on September 27, 2026 and Virtual Vision Test on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 1 or Virtual Vision Test?

1 currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and Virtual Vision Test at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*