Comparison

SmartDR vs ComRec

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

Head to head
About

SmartDR

This application digitalizes a phoropter for ophthalmologists and optometrists. It offers both digital and manual operation modes, wireless data communication, and integrated patient data management. Easily share patient measurements via email or print them using AirPrint.

Highlights
  • Digital and manual phoropter modes
  • Wireless data communication via Bluetooth
  • Integrated measurement data management
  • Email patient data via Wi-Fi
  • AirPrint data printing
  • Remote control of visual acuity charts
Features
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SMART DR19: Digitalized / Manual Phoropter in the palm of your hand! SMART DR19 developed for Ophthalmologists and Optometrists provide High-visibility of Universal U.I design and two types of operation mode - Digital operation mode controlled with simple method and Manual phoropter mode which convergence the advantage of both digital and manual phoropters. Manual phoropter mode is very useful for those who are familiar with manual phoropter. You can use for free if you already have SMART DR13. Features *Easy and Fast control by one step *Wireless data communication and Wireless control between all refraction devices with Bluetooth chip (authorized MFi Manufacturing Licensees, March 2013) *Integrated management of all measurement data (Smart Series) *Email patient’s measurement data via Wi-Fi network. *Print data by AirPrint. Lists of MEDIZS’s Ophthalmic Medical Device supported by this APP. *Smart RK 11 – Send measurement data to APP *Smart CP 11 – By tapping the Controller of App, you can remote the visual acuity chart quick and easy, which reduce the refraction time efficiently. The app provides the 16 steps of standard programs, and also provides 5 types and maximum 20 steps of customized program that can be defined by the user. *Smart DR 13 – Provide two types of operation mode, Digital operation mode & Manual phoropter mode. The app provides various functions; One-touch automatic test window open & close function, measurement of PD value, Monocular test, Wireless control function, presbyopia and near vision tests. *Smart LC 13 - To control fuction for Chart System(LC13/CP13) and Digitalized Refractor(DR19) at once, allows users to experience convenient and speedy refraction. ※ Caution!! If you prescribing glasses or lenses through this device, be sure to seek medical advice.

About

ComRec

Features
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Doctor Mate is your companion while you're on the go, it gives you instant access of loads of details regarding many things once connected to ComRec Solutions HUB of your organization(s). With Doctor Mate you can: - Examine attached imagery for patient's diagnostics - Review Prescriptions, Vision details .. etc. - Review history of different visits per patient - Live view of your waiting patients - Detailed view of your appointments for today and future days - Search Patients with their name, ID or phone number - Ability to start a call with your patients from the app (regular call) .. And much more. Working in different places operating with ComRec Solutions, no worries, we've got you covered, you can connect the app to different organizations and access all your data from those organizations with a simple tap.

Screenshots

ComRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ComRec at 3 against SmartDR's 1. SmartDR's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SmartDR versus ComRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartDRComRec
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMEDIZS Inc.ComRec Solutions Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

SmartDR

No in-app purchases

None

ComRec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartDR free?
SmartDR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ComRec free?
ComRec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartDR or ComRec have ads?
Neither SmartDR nor ComRec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartDR or ComRec?
SmartDR ships an update monthly, and ComRec monthly. Most recently, SmartDR was updated on September 24, 2026 and ComRec on September 29, 2026.

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