Comparison

What They See vs 5X CNC Operator

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

Head to head
About

What They See

This app simulates various vision conditions and color blindness in real-time using your device's camera. Explore how different visual impairments and animal vision affect perception, with educational guides and sharing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Real-time vision condition simulation
  • Colorblindness simulation
  • Animal vision simulation
  • Dyslexia text transformation
  • In-depth educational guides
  • Photo and video capture with simulation
  • Sharing capabilities
Features
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Ever wondered what the world looks like through someone else's eyes? What They See turns your iPhone camera into a real-time vision simulator. Point it at anything and instantly see how someone with colorblindness, cataracts, myopia, or dyslexia experiences the world. Built with optometrists and educators in mind, but made for anyone who's ever been curious about how other people (and animals) see. VISION CONDITIONS - Myopia and hyperopia with depth-aware blur powered by LiDAR - Glaucoma, macular degeneration (dry and wet), retinitis pigmentosa, and diabetic retinopathy - Cataracts: nuclear, cortical, posterior, and mixed types - Astigmatism with full prescription and axis support, plus keratoconus - Presbyopia with an age slider from 40 to 70 - Floaters, visual snow, and night blindness - Drunk vision that shows how alcohol affects sight - Baby vision from newborn through 52 weeks of development COLORBLINDNESS - Deuteranopia, protanopia, tritanopia, and monochromacy - Adjustable severity so you can see mild to complete color shifts DYSLEXIA - Multiple research-backed simulation types available in 39 languages - Point your camera at any text and see it transform in real time ANIMAL VISION - See the world as a dog, cat, deer, bee, eagle, shark, octopus, fly, spider, owl, snake, mantis shrimp, and more - Ever wonder why your dog can't find the orange ball in green grass? Now you'll know. LEARN MORE WITH DEEP DIVES - Every simulation includes an in-depth educational guide - A deep dive for every simulation, with statistics, interactive charts, diagrams, and world maps - Understand the science behind each condition, not just what it looks like USE YOUR OWN PHOTOS - Import any photo from your library and apply any filter CAPTURE AND SHARE - Take photos and record video with any simulation active - Share what you see with family, students, patients, or friends NO SUBSCRIPTIONS - Buy only the filters you want, or unlock everything once. No subscriptions, ever. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING "I can totally see how this is useful from a patient education perspective. Like showing a parent what their child's vision is like." - Optometrist "This would be extremely helpful! I have parents all the time asking me to describe what their kids see." - Optometrist "The colorblind filters are genius for helping me decide what colors to choose when trying to make things more accessible." - Board game designer "This is amazing! I'll probably be using it every day!" - Optometrist Whether you're an eye care professional explaining a diagnosis, a teacher building empathy in your classroom, a parent understanding your child's vision, or just someone curious about the world, What They See lets you step into someone else's perspective. Download now and see the world through new eyes. What They See is designed for educational purposes and is not intended for medical diagnosis. Vision is deeply personal, and individual experiences may vary. Our simulations are built on published research and developed in consultation with optometrists, special education teachers, dyslexia specialists, and veterinary professionals.

About

5X CNC Operator

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5X CNC Operator puts a full 5-axis machining center control panel in your hands: industrial MDI keyboard, electronic handwheel (MPG), emergency stop, feed/spindle overrides, tool offsets and a faithful control state machine with alarms and M-code PLC logic. Whether you are a CNC student, a trainee preparing for your first real machine, or an operator refreshing G-code skills, this simulator gives you the muscle memory of a real panel — anywhere, offline, with no subscription. WHAT YOU TRAIN ON • Full-size horizontal control panel with MDI keyboard • Electronic handwheel (MPG) with axis selection and step control • Real control state machine: EDIT / MEM / MDI / HANDLE / JOG modes • 5-axis coordinate display: X Y Z A C with machine and absolute views • G-code interpreter with canned cycles, tool compensation and canned logic • Alarms and diagnostics system, PLC M-code simulation • Tool magazine T1–T10, spindle control with gear ranges • Graphic tool-path display on the built-in CNC screen WHY OPERATORS CHOOSE IT • Realistic panel behavior — buttons, modes and alarms respond like real hardware • 100% offline — perfect for classrooms, workshops and travel • One-time purchase. No ads. No subscription. No tracking. • English and Chinese interface Privacy Policy URL: https://sunspire.site/mobile-applications-security-policy/ Terms of Service URL: https://sunspire.site/terms_of_service.html

Screenshots

What They See4 screens
5X CNC Operator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: What They See at Free against 5X CNC Operator's $9.99. 5X CNC Operator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads 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

What They See is free to download; 5X CNC Operator costs $9.99 up front. What They See sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 5X CNC Operator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

What They See ships an update fortnightly, 5X CNC Operator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
What They See versus 5X CNC Operator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhat They See5X CNC Operator
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.2 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSpecial Glasses LLC旭 陈

In-app purchases

10 purchases

What They See

One-time10
  • Astigmatism$1.99
  • Cataracts$1.99
  • Protanopia$1.99
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  • Tritanopia$1.99
  • Baby Vision$2.99
  • All Color Blindness$3.99
  • All Dyslexia Simulations$4.99
  • All Vision Impairments$12.99
  • Unlock Everything$14.99
  • Unlock Everything$24.99
None

5X CNC Operator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is What They See free?
What They See is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5X CNC Operator free?
5X CNC Operator costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do What They See or 5X CNC Operator have ads?
Neither What They See nor 5X CNC Operator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, What They See or 5X CNC Operator?
What They See ships an update fortnightly, and 5X CNC Operator every 3 weeks. Most recently, What They See was updated on October 30, 2026 and 5X CNC Operator on October 31, 2026.

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