# Type One Style vs Pair Eyewear

The clearest difference is ads: Pair Eyewear at none against Type One Style's shown. Pair Eyewear also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 190). Type One Style's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 — 4.8 for Type One Style against 4.9 for Pair Eyewear. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pair Eyewear has 3.4K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.

Type One Style ships an update every 5 weeks, Pair Eyewear every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Type One Style | Pair Eyewear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-one-style/id6443504461/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-eyewear/id6763945541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 190 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Type One Style Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646642173) | [Pair Eyewear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895567267) |

## What reviewers say

### Type One Style

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-one-style/id6443504461)

This app offers vibrant, high-quality patches to personalize and protect diabetes monitoring devices. It aims to make managing diabetes more colorful and positive, fostering a supportive community and offering discounts on products.

**Highlights:** Device protection patches, Personalize medical devices, Diabetes community access, Discount on first order, Raise diabetes awareness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and quick ordering
- 👍 Great app design and usability
- 👍 Stays on well, even in water/warm weather
- 👍 Good for sensitive skin
- 👍 Cute and varied designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to peel off backing
- 🐛 Sticky residue left on devices
- 🐛 Delivery takes too long for the fee
- 🐛 App spams notifications
- 🐛 Colors not as bright as online

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in to account
- Tracking information shows nothing for shipped orders
- Automated replies to customer service inquiries

**Requested features**

- More Medtronic stickers
- Option to turn off specific app notifications (e.g., promotional)
- Cut out for Dexcom or Omnipod


### Pair Eyewear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-eyewear/id6763945541)

Shop for customizable glasses and sunglasses with swappable magnetic tops. Explore exclusive styles, save favorites to a wishlist, and earn rewards on purchases. Virtually try on frames before buying.

**Highlights:** Swappable magnetic top frames, Virtual try-on feature, Customizable wishlists, Exclusive app-only products, Loyalty rewards program, Streamlined shopping and checkout

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Type One Style free?

Type One Style is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pair Eyewear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Type One Style or Pair Eyewear?

Pair Eyewear is rated higher. Type One Style averages 4.8 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Pair Eyewear averages 4.9 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Type One Style or Pair Eyewear have ads?

Type One Style shows ads; Pair Eyewear does not.

### Which is updated more often, Type One Style or Pair Eyewear?

Type One Style ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pair Eyewear every 4 weeks. Most recently, Type One Style was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pair Eyewear on October 16, 2026.

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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.*