Comparison

GlaShield vs MyGlaucoma App

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

Head to head
About

GlaShield

Features
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GlaShield is a free, senior-friendly glaucoma app that brings eye drop reminders, eye pressure (IOP) tracking and medical visit records together in one simple place. Living with glaucoma means daily eye drops and regular check-ups. GlaShield helps you stay on schedule, keeps your eye pressure and visit history easy to read, and takes some of the everyday effort out of managing your care. ■ EYE DROP REMINDERS THAT HELP YOU STAY ON TRACK • Daily reminders at the times you choose, for multiple eye drops and multiple doses a day • Tap "I took it" right on the notification to record the dose • Even if you hide eye drop names in notifications, they show the scheduled time so you know which one it is • If you haven't recorded a dose, GlaShield reminds you once more 30 minutes later (set per alarm) • Choose from five notification sounds ■ TODAY'S EYE DROPS AT A GLANCE • Record each dose with one tap from today's list, and undo it if you tapped by mistake • Once the next dose time of the same eye drop has passed, the earlier dose is marked "skip it" to prevent a double dose. If you did take it, record it with "I had taken it" • A 30-day view shows how many days you used each eye drop • Quickly record eye drops that don't have an alarm • Add and change your eye drops and alarms from the same screen ■ VISIT RECORDS WITH AN EYE PRESSURE CHART • Record the clinic, right and left eye pressure, whether you had a visual field test or an OCT / fundus photo, your next visit date and notes • See your eye pressure trend on a chart, and set the target pressure your doctor gave you right below it to draw it as a line • Your next visit date is shown above your visit records (and on the Eye Drop Records tab from 7 days before), with reminders the day before and on the day ■ KEEP YOUR RECORDS SAFE • Save a backup file and restore it when you switch phones ■ EASY TO SEE, EASY TO USE • Choose Standard, Large or Extra large text (on top of your device's text size setting) • Dark mode that follows your device setting • Works with VoiceOver and TalkBack PERFECT FOR: • People with glaucoma who want help managing daily eye drops • Anyone who sometimes forgets their eye drops and wants a reminder • Patients who want to track eye pressure and make the most of ophthalmology visits • People who like to review their eye drop routine together with family • Anyone looking for a simple health app with large, easy-to-read text WHY GLASHIELD? 1. SENIOR-FRIENDLY DESIGN Large text and clear buttons make GlaShield easy to use, even if you're new to smartphones. 2. SIMPLICITY THAT KEEPS YOU GOING Just three tabs: Eye Drop Records, Visit Records and Settings. Open the app, tap a few times, and your record is saved. Daily care should be effortless. 3. YOUR RECORDS STAY ON YOUR PHONE Your eye drop, visit and eye pressure records are stored on your phone, and the app never sends them to an external server. No account needed. GlaShield shows a small ad at the bottom of the screen so it can stay free. You can remove ads with a one-time purchase at the top of Settings. Glaucoma care is a long journey. Take it at your own pace — GlaShield is with you every step of the way. Disclaimer: This app is not a medical device. It is a personal record-keeping tool and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your doctor before changing how often you use your eye drops or switching medications, and about any medical condition.

About

MyGlaucoma App

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Glaucoma is an app designed for patients with glaucoma to help manage treatment and monitor eye health. Key Features: Pressure Monitoring: record intraocular pressure for each eye, view history and trends. Medication Management: list of prescribed drugs, reminders, and intake history. Photo Documentation: save and view categorized eye photos. Tomography & Perimetry: store and analyze results over time. Appointments: manage doctor visits with reminders. Notifications: for medications, appointments, and important health updates. Security: local data storage and backup. Multilingual Support: interface available in multiple languages. Benefits: Simple and user-friendly interface All data in one place Works offline Free to use Glaucoma helps ensure timely treatment, track progress, and stay connected with your doctor. IMPORTANT: This app is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this app. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

Screenshots

GlaShield4 screens
MyGlaucoma App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MyGlaucoma App at none against GlaShield's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GlaShield versus MyGlaucoma App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlaShieldMyGlaucoma App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNobuchika MaruyamaКазахский НИИ Глазных Болезней

In-app purchases

None

GlaShield

No in-app purchases

None

MyGlaucoma App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlaShield free?
GlaShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyGlaucoma App free?
MyGlaucoma App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GlaShield or MyGlaucoma App have ads?
GlaShield shows ads; MyGlaucoma App does not.
Which is updated more often, GlaShield or MyGlaucoma App?
GlaShield ships an update every 5 weeks, and MyGlaucoma App every 5 weeks. Most recently, GlaShield was updated on October 6, 2026 and MyGlaucoma App on September 29, 2026.

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